Comparison

AmpliTube CS for iPad vs iMPC Pro 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AmpliTube CS for iPad

This app provides a virtual guitar and bass tone studio with a massive collection of effects, amplifiers, and cabinets. Users can build custom rigs, practice, play, and record with professional sound quality anytime, anywhere. It offers expandable gear models and a live mode for stage performances.

Highlights
  • Virtual guitar and bass rig builder
  • Up to 6 stompbox effects, amp, and cabinet
  • Expandable library of over 150 gear models
  • Live Mode for stage performance
  • 2-track recorder with optional 8-track upgrade
  • Built-in metronome and tuner
  • MIDI controller support
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Want the ultimate mobile guitar and bass tone studio? AmpliTube gives you a massive collection of virtual gear that you can use to practice, play and record with world-class tone anytime and anywhere. Build your own guitar or bass rig with up to 6 stompbox FX, an amplifier and cabinet with mics. Plug your instrument into your iPad with one of IK's interfaces like iRig 2 or iRig HD 2, and get ready to be blown away. AmpliTube CS gives you 7 stompbox effects, 3 amplifiers, 3 speaker cabinets and 2 mics, a free Loop Drummer Rock groove pack and a 2-track recorder. You can expand this via a massive library of over 150 amps and stompboxes from top brands like Fender™, Ampeg®, Orange®, Mesa/Boogie®, and many more, or unlock the rigs of your heroes with gear from Joe Satriani, Dimebag Darrell, and Brian May. Ready to hit the stage? AmpliTube’s Live Mode offers an optimized GUI for live use, with all the settings and controls you need in an easy-to-read format. Control your virtual rig just like real gear: change presets, trigger FX, loops and more all right from your feet. AmpliTube pairs with iRig Stomp I/O for a powerful all-in-one stage rig, works wirelessly with iRig Blueboard, and supports other MIDI controllers as well. AmpliTube also offers innovative ways to play, practice and record with an optional Looper, more drum track loops, a full 8-track recorder and DAW-style studio all available for in-app purchase. Whether it’s at home, in the studio or on stage, AmpliTube is the dream rig you’ve always wanted, in a device that’s always with you! AmpliTube CS features: • Create guitar & bass rigs with up to 6 stomps, 1 amp and 1 cab with 2 mics • Includes 7 stomps, 3 amp, 3 cabinet and 2 mics • Expandable with over 150 gear models available from Fender™, Ampeg®, Orange®, Mesa/Boogie®, Joe Satriani, Dimebag Darrell and Brian May • Live Mode shows your entire rig at a glance, with all the parameters you need on stage easily accessible • Included 2-track recorder (in-app purchase unlocks up to 8-tracks) • Studio mode for intuitive DAW-style editing (unlocked via in-app purchase) • Loop drummer module that plays in sync with the recorder • Includes speed trainer, metronome and tuner • Inter-App Audio and AudioBus support • Project sharing between versions and devices • Import and play songs as backing tracks from your Music Library or computer • Export audio via E-mail, SoundCloud or File Sharing • MIDI controllable and with built-in integration for iRig Stomp I/O, iRig Blueboard and other controllers • Low-latency for real-time playing More info: www.amplitube.com/ios Accessory info: www.ikmultimedia.com/irig

About

iMPC Pro 2

This app is a comprehensive music creation tool that combines a powerful sampler and beatmaker with advanced features for vocal tracks and Audio Units integration. It allows for real-time audio manipulation, flexible song sequencing, and offers a vast library of sound kits and packs to enhance your productions.

Highlights
  • Audio track recording and real-time manipulation
  • Audio Units instrument integration
  • Advanced song sequencing and mixing
  • Extensive sound kits and free sound packs
  • Multi-touch audio clip editing
  • Tutorial series for music production
Features
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iMPC Pro 2 fuses innovative song creation with the iconic MPC workflow. iMPC Pro gave us a powerful sampler and beatmaker, and now iMPC Pro 2 has evolved into a full fledged song creation tool with the addition of vocal tracks, Audio Units integration, a sleek new design and tons of new features! AUDIO TRACKS: Within the audio tracks, you can time warp, pitch shift, and rearrange your audio clips in real time. The sophistication of real time manipulation is captured in a simple workflow and sleek interface. You can choose from multiple input sources to record, including external mic channels, hardware audio interfaces, and IAA. Import existing projects from iMPC Pro and add your vocal tracks easily. AUDIO UNIT TRACKS: You can now load any Audio Units instrument into an Audio Unit Track! Control your AU instrument with a classic piano keyboard interface and an iMPC interface with note variation, Flux Link, Note Repeat, 16 Levels, and more. The app also features an improvement to the workflow for song creation. Song sequencing is faster, more powerful, and more flexible, so you have complete creative control. 100% NEW SOUND KIT AND MORE: Designed exclusively for iMPC Pro 2, these kits cover some of the most iconic and cutting-edge beat genres available, from producers including ADSR, Rawcutz, SampleTools by Cr2, Niche Audio, and Sample Magic. Each kit includes 16 Hi Quality samples featuring sounds from 808’s to melodic hits and stabs, designed for the best user experience possible. iMPC Pro 2 also comes with 5 additional Sound Packs for FREE (valued at $35). Grab these packs in the AudioCopy Content Store: Essential Club Collection, Classic Cuts, Dub 2 DnB, Melodic Collection, and The Diploma! You can use them in hundreds of AudioCopy compatible apps (including iMPC and iMPC Pro). iMPC UNIVERSITY: Unlock producer secrets and learn how to become a full fledged song creator with this tutorial series. iMPCU unlocks one course per day and gives you the tools you need to take your music to the next level. Fun for both new and experienced users, iMPC Pro 2 offers an expansive dive into the world of beatmaking and song editing through these courses. We’re excited for you to try it! FEATURES: Audio Tracks: - Record from built in mic, external mics, audio interfaces, instruments, etc. - Record from Inter App Audio Apps - Warp Tracks and Clips to match tempo - Access several quick editing features on Audio Clips (Pitch shift, Time Stretch, Amplify, Crop, Split, Duplicate) - Drag to arrange Audio Clips, snap them to an adjustable grid setting - Advanced waveform editing AudioUnit integration: - Audio Unit tweak mode with full keyboard support (including 2 dozen scale modes from Chromatic to Blues to Aeolian) --- - 100% New Sound Set, with 5 additional free Sound Packs - Sample sounds from Spotify - 64 Track Mixer with EQ and 4 FX sends (Reverb, Delay, Chorus/Flange, and one Inter App Audio Effect) - Chop-shop provides intuitive multi-touch editing, trimming, auditioning, splicing, splicing and processing samples - Tracks View shows an overview of all the tracks in your song - 16 Levels mode with attack, velocity, length, and tuning settings for quickly creating variations of sounds - Live Sequence queuing for real-time performance and playback - Time correct: 1/8 note - 1/32T with variable swing - MPC Note Repeat featuring 1/8 note - 1/32T timing with latch - IAA and Ableton Link support - Share beats and songs seamlessly to YouTube - 4 Mute Groups and custom-designed envelopes for all pads - AudioCopy and AudioPaste support - Improved integration and support for iMPC Pro Packs and other Sound Packs from the AudioCopy Content Store - Expert MIDI support including multiple maps and more - New Song Arrangement workflow and integrated Song Mode makes song creation easier than ever Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AmpliTube CS for iPad at Free against iMPC Pro 2's $24.99. On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

AmpliTube CS for iPad is free to download; iMPC Pro 2 costs $24.99 up front. AmpliTube CS for iPad sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and iMPC Pro 2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AmpliTube CS for iPad ships an update every 4 months, iMPC Pro 2 every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
AmpliTube CS for iPad versus iMPC Pro 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmpliTube CS for iPadiMPC Pro 2
PriceFree — better$24.99
Rating—4.4 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews34.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size919 MB328 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIK Multimedia US, LLCAkai Professional

Customer experience

AmpliTube CS for iPad

Written reviews620 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative59.5%

iMPC Pro 2

All ratings1,076 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews295 reviews
Positive34.2%
Neutral15.6%
Negative50.2%

User reviews

AmpliTube CS for iPad

From App Store reviews

What we love

  • 💎 Great sound quality
  • 🎨 Excellent emulation of amps and effects
  • 🔊 Useful for practice and jamming
  • 🔥 Impressive features for the price

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔒 Locked content and lack of portability across devices
  • 🤯 Confusing and cluttered user interface

iMPC Pro 2

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great workflow
  • 👍 Powerful features
  • 🔥 Awesome sound quality
  • 💡 Spotify sampling
  • 🎨 Attractive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔍 Difficult to import own samples
  • 🤔 Confusing UI elements
  • 🔇 Lack of metronome in playback
  • 🔌 Compatibility issues with controllers

Bugs and requests

AmpliTube CS for iPad

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Recorded tracks not saving properly
  • Incompatibility with latest iOS versions
  • Noise and audio quality issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved stability and reliability
  • More free content and effects
  • Better integration with other music apps
  • Ability to transfer purchases across devices

iMPC Pro 2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Audio track recording issues
  • Disappearing samples and projects
  • Unstable performance on iPad Pro
  • Exporting problems with static and glitches

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to customize pad sizes
  • Per-track effects and EQ
  • Improved MIDI support
  • Seamless project transfer from previous versions
  • Expanded file management options

In-app purchases

10 purchases

AmpliTube CS for iPad

One-time10
  • Overdrive$3.99
  • Chorus$3.99
  • Wah$3.99
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  • Compressor$3.99
  • Reverb$3.99
  • Clean amp$4.99
  • Metal amp$4.99
  • Bass amp$4.99
  • Recorder + Master FX$19.99
  • Fender Collection 1$24.99
4 purchases

iMPC Pro 2

Subscriptions4
  • Producer Subscription (Monthly)1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • iMPC Pro Professional Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Producer Subscription (Annual)1 Year trial$69.991 Year
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  • Professional Subscription (Annual)1 Year trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is AmpliTube CS for iPad free?
AmpliTube CS for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iMPC Pro 2 free?
iMPC Pro 2 costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do AmpliTube CS for iPad or iMPC Pro 2 have ads?
Neither AmpliTube CS for iPad nor iMPC Pro 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AmpliTube CS for iPad or iMPC Pro 2?
AmpliTube CS for iPad ships an update every 4 months, and iMPC Pro 2 every 5 months. Most recently, AmpliTube CS for iPad was updated on October 24, 2026 and iMPC Pro 2 on October 24, 2026.

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