Comparison

AmpliTube for iPad vs AEK Tuner

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

Head to head
About

AmpliTube for iPad

This app provides a virtual guitar and bass tone studio with a vast collection of amps and effects. Build custom rigs, practice, play, and record with professional-sounding tones anytime, anywhere. Expand your sound with legendary gear models and optimize for live performance.

Highlights
  • Virtual guitar and bass tone studio
  • Build custom amp and effects rigs
  • Massive library of virtual gear
  • Live Mode for stage performance
  • 2-track recorder (expandable to 8-track)
  • MIDI controller support
  • Speed trainer, metronome, and tuner
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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 gives you 17 stompbox effects, 8 amplifiers, 10 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 features: • Create guitar & bass rigs with up to 6 stomps, 1 amp and 1 cab with 2 mics • Includes 17 stomps, 8 amps, 10 cabinets 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

AEK Tuner

Features
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AEK Tuner; Professional Music Tuning & Learning AEK Tuner is your all-in-one companion for musical instrument tuning and practice. Whether you're a beginner or professional musician, this app provides precise tuning, a versatile metronome, comprehensive chord library, and focused practice exercises to enhance your musical journey. Designed with both simplicity and precision in mind, AEK Tuner offers professional-grade audio analysis for accurate instrument tuning, combined with powerful learning tools to help you master your instrument. Key Features: • Precision Instrument Tuner: Accurately tune guitars, basses, ukuleles, violins, and many traditional instruments with real-time audio analysis • Versatile Metronome: Practice with a fully customizable metronome featuring various time signatures, tempos, and rhythm patterns • Comprehensive Chord Library: Access a vast library of guitar and piano chords with accurate fingering diagrams • Interactive Exercises: Improve your skills with structured exercises for finger dexterity, chord transitions, scale patterns, and rhythm training • Learning Resources: Step-by-step lessons on instrument basics, reading music, rhythm fundamentals, and more • Customizable Tunings: Create and save your own custom tuning profiles for any instrument • Multiple Instrument Support: Switch between various instruments including standard and specialty tunings • Song Library: Practice with beginner-friendly songs featuring chord progressions and playing tips Enhance your musical journey with AEK Tuner - the professional tool that grows with you from your first notes to advanced techniques.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AEK Tuner at Free against AmpliTube for iPad's $24.99. AEK Tuner also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

AEK Tuner is free to download; AmpliTube for iPad costs $24.99 up front. AmpliTube for iPad sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and AEK Tuner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AmpliTube for iPad ships an update every 4 months, AEK Tuner every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
AmpliTube for iPad versus AEK Tuner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmpliTube for iPadAEK Tuner
Price$24.99Free — better
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size919 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIK Multimedia US, LLCUgur Kablan

Bugs and requests

AmpliTube for iPad

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on startup after recent updates
  • Recorded tracks losing audio after closing app
  • Wah pedal functionality not working as expected
  • Incompatibility issues with certain audio interfaces

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add multi-track recording capabilities
  • Improve noise gate and noise reduction
  • Implement AUv3 support for better DAW integration
  • Allow saving and loading of custom presets
  • Add more amp and effect models

AEK Tuner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

AmpliTube for iPad

One-time10
  • Reverb$3.99
  • Compressor$3.99
  • Limiter$3.99
Show 7 more
  • Parametric Equalizer$3.99
  • Graphic Equalizer$3.99
  • VL Complete Bundle$14.99
  • Recorder + Master FX$19.99
  • Complete Fender Bundle$24.99
  • Recorder + Studio$24.99
  • L.A. Rocker Bundle$24.99
1 purchases

AEK Tuner

One-time1
  • AEK Tuner Premium$9.99

Questions

Is AmpliTube for iPad free?
AmpliTube for iPad costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is AEK Tuner free?
AEK Tuner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AmpliTube for iPad or AEK Tuner have ads?
Neither AmpliTube for iPad nor AEK Tuner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AmpliTube for iPad or AEK Tuner?
AmpliTube for iPad ships an update every 4 months, and AEK Tuner every 3 days. Most recently, AmpliTube for iPad was updated on November 1, 2026 and AEK Tuner on November 8, 2026.

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