# DigiTech Stomp Shop vs NAM A2 Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NAM A2 Player at 100% against DigiTech Stomp Shop's 45%. NAM A2 Player also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). DigiTech Stomp Shop's advantage is ratings volume (71 vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DigiTech Stomp Shop sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. NAM A2 Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

NAM A2 Player 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 4, 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 100% of NAM A2 Player's.

DigiTech Stomp Shop ships an update every 5 weeks, NAM A2 Player every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DigiTech Stomp Shop | NAM A2 Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digitech-stomp-shop/id481957668/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nam-a2-player/id6795148533/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 34 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harman Professional, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/410104207) | [Miltos Makris](https://appshunter.io/developer/356672111) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 |

**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


### NAM A2 Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nam-a2-player/id6795148533)

Transform your mobile device into a powerful AI-driven guitar effects processor. Load custom amplifier and pedal models, add cabinet impulse responses, and shape your sound with a variety of effects. Save and recall presets, and use it directly within your favorite digital audio workstation.

**Highlights:** AI-powered guitar rig, AUv3 support for DAWs, Load custom amp and pedal models, Cabinet Impulse Response (IR) loader, Built-in effects (modulation, delay, reverb), Noise gate and EQ, Preset saving and MIDI control, Integrated tuner

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DigiTech Stomp Shop free?

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

### Is NAM A2 Player free?

NAM A2 Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DigiTech Stomp Shop or NAM A2 Player?

NAM A2 Player is rated higher. DigiTech Stomp Shop averages 3.2 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while NAM A2 Player averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do DigiTech Stomp Shop or NAM A2 Player have ads?

Neither DigiTech Stomp Shop nor NAM A2 Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DigiTech Stomp Shop or NAM A2 Player?

DigiTech Stomp Shop ships an update every 5 weeks, and NAM A2 Player every 9 days. Most recently, DigiTech Stomp Shop was updated on November 1, 2026 and NAM A2 Player on October 31, 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.*
