# DigiTech Stomp Shop vs jAmp 8100

The clearest difference is rating: jAmp 8100 at 5.0 against DigiTech Stomp Shop's 3.2. jAmp 8100 also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 45%). DigiTech Stomp Shop's advantage is ratings volume (71 vs 5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DigiTech Stomp Shop sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and jAmp 8100 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

jAmp 8100 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DigiTech Stomp Shop has 71 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of DigiTech Stomp Shop's written reviews are positive against 67% of jAmp 8100's.

DigiTech Stomp Shop ships an update every 5 weeks, jAmp 8100 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DigiTech Stomp Shop | jAmp 8100 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digitech-stomp-shop/id481957668/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamp-8100/id6450633716/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harman Professional, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/410104207) | [Jan Maes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550506252) |

## What reviewers say

### DigiTech Stomp Shop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digitech-stomp-shop/id481957668)

This app allows guitar and bass players to transform a compatible stompbox into a wide variety of digital effects. Users can browse, demo, and load over 40 different e-pedals, customizing their sound and even their LED light color. It provides a convenient way to explore new sounds without visiting a store.

**Highlights:** Browse and demo over 40 e-pedals, Load new sounds onto iStomp, Manage downloaded e-pedals, Customize LED light color, Listen to audio demos, Learn pedal history and artist associations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DigiTech Vintage Tape Delay | Free | one-time |
| Screamer Overdrive | Free | one-time |
| Lexicon® Large Hall Reverb | Free | one-time |
| Unplugged | Free | one-time |
| Freeze Wah | Free | one-time |
| Angelic Choir | Free | one-time |
| Vashing Point Delay | Free | one-time |
| Swing Shift | Free | one-time |
| Red Coral Dual Detune | Free | one-time |
| Dirty Robot | Free | one-time |
| DigiTech Xul End of the World Fuzz | Free | one-time |
| Magic Fingers Vibrato | Free | one-time |
| Fuzzy | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎸 High-quality effect emulations and sound
- 💡 Innovative concept of downloadable pedals
- 💰 Affordable pedals at $0.99 each
- 🎯 Easy-to-use app interface
- 🔧 Flexible pedal customization and variety

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Massive loss of pedal library (from 47 to 13 pedals)
- 💔 Paid pedals becoming unavailable
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔌 Requires proprietary Apple 30-pin to Lightning adapter
- ⚠️ Server-side errors causing permanent pedal loss

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when loading pedals
- iStomp not recognized/connection errors
- Pedals disappearing from library after updates
- No audio playback on iPad 2 and iPad Air
- iOS 6+ compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Restore all 47 pedals to the library
- New pedal releases and regular updates
- Amp models in addition to effects
- Wireless connectivity (Bluetooth)
- Computer/desktop app for pedal management


### jAmp 8100

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamp-8100/id6450633716)

This app digitally emulates a classic 90s solid-state guitar amplifier, offering authentic tones favored by metal bands. It functions as a standalone app or a plugin within DAWs, featuring a noise gate, compressor, and various effects.

**Highlights:** Marshall Valvestate 8100 emulation, Standalone and AUv3 plugin support, Noise gate and compressor, Ibanez Tube Screamer emulation, Impulse response (IR) loader, MIDI controller support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| jAmp 8100 Activation | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DigiTech Stomp Shop free?

DigiTech Stomp Shop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is jAmp 8100 free?

jAmp 8100 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DigiTech Stomp Shop or jAmp 8100?

jAmp 8100 is rated higher. DigiTech Stomp Shop averages 3.2 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while jAmp 8100 averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do DigiTech Stomp Shop or jAmp 8100 have ads?

Neither DigiTech Stomp Shop nor jAmp 8100 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DigiTech Stomp Shop or jAmp 8100?

DigiTech Stomp Shop ships an update every 5 weeks, and jAmp 8100 every 3 weeks. Most recently, DigiTech Stomp Shop was updated on October 23, 2026 and jAmp 8100 on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*