TestTone vs NAM Loader Pedal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TestTone
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This test signal generator is ideal for checking audio equipment and confirming audible frequency ranges.It can play sine, triangle, sawtooth, and square waves from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, as well as white noise and pink noise. Features • You can switch between preset frequencies, white noise, and pink noise using the frequency preset buttons. You can also tap the frequency display area to enter any desired frequency manually. The frequency can also be adjusted using the left/right buttons or by tapping the frequency display. • Supports switching between sine, triangle, sawtooth, and square waveforms. • Playback starts or stops by tapping the ON/OFF button or the icon at the top. Note Playing at high volumes may cause hearing damage or damage to your audio equipment. Please use with caution.
NAM Loader Pedal
This app allows musicians to load and use neural network-based amplifier models on their iOS devices. It provides authentic guitar amp simulation for practice, recording, or live performance, with support for community-created tones and impulse responses.
- Load .nam neural amp models
- Built-in noise gate
- Tone stack EQ
- Impulse Response (IR) support
- AUv3 plugin compatibility
- Standalone audio effects processor
- MIDI CC mapping
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Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) Loader brings the power of neural network-based amp modeling to your iOS device. Load any .nam model captured from real guitar amplifiers and cabinets, and play through them with the authentic feel and response of the original gear. Whether you're practicing with headphones, recording in GarageBand or AUM, or playing live through your favorite AUv3 host, NAM Loader delivers studio-quality amp simulation with the warmth and character of classic tube amps, the punch of solid-state, or the high-gain tones of modern metal — all from a single neural network model. Tone3000 Community Integration: • Browse thousands of community-created NAM models • Sign in with your Tone3000 account to access your saved tones • Download and load models directly within the app • Search by amp, pedal, or artist to find your perfect sound Key Features: • Load any standard .nam neural amp model • Built-in noise gate to keep your signal clean • Tone stack EQ (Bass, Middle, Treble) to shape your sound • Impulse Response (IR) support for cabinet simulation • AUv3 plugin — works with GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis, and more • Standalone mode with built-in audio input • MIDI CC mapping for hands-free parameter control • Low-latency processing for real-time performance • Perfect companion for Studio Camera and other music apps Note: This app requires an AUv3-compatible host app (such as GarageBand, AUM, or Cubasis) to function as a plugin. In standalone mode, it operates as an audio effects processor with full MIDI control. Download NAM Loader today and unlock the world's largest collection of neural amp models on your iPhone or iPad.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NAM Loader Pedal at every 4 days against TestTone's every 5 months. TestTone's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.4). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
TestTone costs $1.99 and NAM Loader Pedal $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TestTone ships an update every 5 months, NAM Loader Pedal every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TestTone | NAM Loader Pedal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HTLab | Rafael Guilherme Bertholdo |
In-app purchases
TestTone
No in-app purchases
NAM Loader Pedal
No in-app purchases
Questions
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