Comparison

TonePrint vs TONEX Control

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

Head to head
About

TonePrint

Access and beam custom sound profiles to compatible effects pedals. Explore artist-created tones, personalize settings, and save favorites for quick access. Works offline and requires no extra cables.

Highlights
  • Beam TonePrints to pedals
  • Bluetooth support for Plethora X5
  • Deep edit TonePrints
  • Browse by pedal or artist
  • Collect favorite TonePrints
  • Offline access
Features
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The TonePrint app is your golden ticket to the glorious world of TC Electronic TonePrints! With this app in hand you’ve got unlimited access to the farthest corners of your TonePrint effects. You might stumble across your new signature sound while you’re at it – Only one way to find out! With Bluetooth support added for Plethora X5, X3 and X1, use the TonePrint app to deep edit your unique TonePrints to your heart’s delight. Enjoy! The TonePrint Concept Welcome to the TonePrint app – home of tone tinkerers and sound hounds alike. TC Electronic’s ‘TonePrint®’ app lets you use your phone’s speakers to beam TonePrints directly into your guitar pickup to drastically change your TonePrint pedal. Reassign knob functions, tweak parameters, adjust EQ responses – instant inspiration at your fingertips. The app will even work offline if you should happen to be in international waters so you can shred with total impunity. TonePrint App Main Features - Beam any TonePrint in seconds - Bluetooth support for Plethora X5 - Fast. Flexible. Intuitive. - Completely free of charge – Not based on in-app purchases - Cached files – No internet access required - No extra cables required - Browse TonePrints by pedal or artist - Collect favorite TonePrints for super-fast access - Constantly updated with new, amazing TonePrints Please note that your pedal may require a firmware update to receive TonePrints as beams. Check www.tcelectronic.com/toneprints for details.

About

TONEX Control

This free companion app provides guitarists and bassists with wireless control over their TONEX Plug. It offers real-time editing, extensive preset management, and access to a vast online community of tone models and presets. Practice tools like a tuner and metronome are also included.

Highlights
  • Real-time amp, cab, and effect editing
  • Unlimited user preset management
  • Access to ToneNET community
  • Bluetooth streaming for practice
  • Built-in tuner and metronome
  • Instant device connectivity
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Play beyond limits. Real amps. Total freedom. Take full control of your tone from your mobile device with TONEX Control, the official free companion app for TONEX ONE+ and TONEX Plug. Edit, manage, and expand your rig in real time with seamless access to ToneNET, deep tone shaping tools, and complete preset control. Whether you're practicing, recording, or building a pedalboard rig, TONEX Control keeps everything connected and within reach. KEY FEATURES Full Real-Time Editing Shape your sound with intuitive control over amps, cabs, effects, IRs, and EQ. Complete Preset Management Access and edit onboard presets or store unlimited presets on your mobile device. Organize, assign, and back up your sounds with ease. ToneNET Access Explore over 60,000 Tone Models and presets from the global TONEX community. Search, demo, and download new tones instantly. Wireless Control for TONEX ONE+ Connect via Bluetooth for real-time editing, tone transfer, and full control of your pedal. Seamless TONEX Plug Integration Manage and organize your tones on the go while keeping your library synced. Advanced Tone Shaping Edit amps, cabs, VIR and IRs, EQ, noise gate, compression, modulation, delay, and reverb. Built-In Practice Tools Stay in tune and in time with a built-in tuner and metronome. Fast, Connected Workflow Instantly connect and sync presets and settings across the TONEX ecosystem. TONEX Control is your mobile command center for tone. Download now and take full control of your rig, anywhere you play.

Screenshots

TonePrint4 screens
TONEX Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TonePrint at 2.6 against TONEX Control's 1.9. TonePrint also leads on ratings volume (177 vs 15). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TonePrint holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TonePrint has 177 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of TonePrint's written reviews are positive against 17% of TONEX Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TonePrint versus TONEX Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTonePrintTONEX Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (177 ratings) — better1.9 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews22.8% of reviews — better17.2% of reviews
Number of ratings177 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTC ElectronicIK Multimedia US, LLC

Customer experience

TonePrint

All ratings177 ratings
Positive37.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative56.5%
Written reviews539 reviews
Positive22.8%
Neutral8.9%
Negative68.3%

TONEX Control

All ratings15 ratings
Positive13.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative73.3%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive17.2%
Neutral27.6%
Negative55.2%

Bugs and requests

TonePrint

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Beaming tones doesn't work consistently
  • Tones not saving properly
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow editing and saving of custom tones
  • Sync tones between devices and platforms
  • Improve stability and performance
  • Add support for more TC pedal models

TONEX Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TonePrint

No in-app purchases

None

TONEX Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TonePrint free?
TonePrint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TONEX Control free?
TONEX Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TonePrint or TONEX Control?
TonePrint is rated higher. TonePrint averages 2.6 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while TONEX Control averages 1.9 from 15 ratings.
Do TonePrint or TONEX Control have ads?
Neither TonePrint nor TONEX Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TonePrint or TONEX Control?
TonePrint ships an update every 3 months, and TONEX Control every 3 months. Most recently, TonePrint was updated on October 19, 2026 and TONEX Control on October 15, 2026.

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