AmpliTube CS for iPad vs RigShot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
RigShot
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Built for guitarists, this all-in-one app combines tone shaping with amp simulations and effects, practice tools, and performance video recording. Tone processing runs directly on your iPhone, so there’s no need to carry heavy gear. Play with the sound you want, anytime, anywhere. KEY FEATURES • Four amp types, ranging from Clean to High Gain • 13 effects for flexible tone shaping • IR-based cabinet simulation • Record performance videos with your processed guitar tone • Import and play audio files as backing tracks • Drum machine and metronome • Guitar tuner • Save and recall presets BASIC MODE AND FULL MODE Basic Mode is free to use. Some amps, effects, and other features require Full Mode. Full Mode is available through an auto-renewable subscription. You can also unlock Full Mode for a limited time by choosing to watch a rewarded ad. An iPhone-compatible audio interface is required to connect an electric guitar directly to your iPhone. Features and included content may change in future updates. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rigshot.app/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: AmpliTube CS for iPad at none against RigShot's shown. RigShot's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. AmpliTube CS for iPad sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and RigShot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
AmpliTube CS for iPad ships an update every 4 months, RigShot every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | AmpliTube CS for iPad | RigShot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 919 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IK Multimedia US, LLC | Ryo Izumoto |
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
RigShot
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AmpliTube CS for iPad
- 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
RigShot
- RigShot Full Monthly$2.991 Month
Questions
Is AmpliTube CS for iPad free?
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Do AmpliTube CS for iPad or RigShot have ads?
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