Comparison

StompShare vs Chaos Audio

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

Head to head
About

StompShare

Explore a virtual effects shop for instruments, featuring stomp boxes, rack effects, and amp models. Connect via Bluetooth to audition and try effects before purchasing, then add them to your hardware multistomp effector.

Highlights
  • Virtual effects shop
  • Stomp box and amp emulation
  • Bluetooth hardware connection
  • Audition demo sounds
  • Effect trials with parameter adjustment
  • Categorized effects browsing
Features
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StompShare is a virtual effect shop app that recreates the effects display area of an instrument shop. This shop includes not only popular types of stomp box effects and rack mount effects, but it also offers guitar amp models and emulations of classic effects that can no longer be found new, for example. You can easily audition and even try effects before buying the ones that you like by connecting an MS-100BT hardware multistomp effector and an iOS device by Bluetooth. Then, you can add purchased effects to your MS-100BT and use them like any other hardware effect. We plan to continue adding even more variety of effects to StompShare in the future. ■Current StompShare provides 71 Effects and 23 Amps, total 94. -For Bass 22 effects, 9 amps -For Guitar 49 effects, 14 amps Features ■Connects easily using Bluetooth -Use Bluetooth to connect the iOS device and the MS-100BT without cables. ■Zoom in and out on effects -Double tap, pinch out and pinch in to zoom in and out. ■Select effects by category -Effects are categorized so you can easily find the ones you want. 5 categories Dynamics/Filter Overdrive/Distortion Amplifiers Modulation/SFX Delay/Reverb -You can also choose to view just the newest releases or all the effects at once. ■Explanations for all effects -An explanation for each effect includes information about the effect it models and the tones it can create. ■Audition demo sounds -Listen to demo sounds of every effect in the shop. -Turn the effect on and off while auditioning it. ■Effect trials -Write the effect to an MS-100BT pedal and use it to adjust parameters as you try playing with it. -You can also use the trial effect in combination with other effects already in your unit. For more information http://www.zoom.co.jp/

About

Chaos Audio

This app allows users to control powerful guitar effects pedals and amp modelers, leveraging AI to create custom sounds from text descriptions. It offers a comprehensive platform for practice, recording, and performance, compatible with specific hardware.

Highlights
  • AI FX Builder for custom sound creation
  • Tone Shop for downloading third-party effects
  • Built-in tuner
  • 5-minute hands-free looper
  • Unlimited preset saving and sharing
  • Multi-effect chaining
  • Hands-free switching via Preset Control or MIDI
Features
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THE APP FOR STRATUS® & NIMBUS® Control the most powerful guitar effects pedal and amp modeler on the market, both powered by AI. AI FX BUILDER — CREATE ANY EFFECT YOU CAN IMAGINE Just describe the sound you want: "Give me a dynamic tremolo/phaser that's more tremolo-y and slower when I play softly, but smoothly gets more phaser-y and faster as I dig in." The AI builds it. Not just a preset... a brand new algorithm. No other guitar gear on earth can do this, and it comes FREE with Stratus and Nimbus. --- NEURAL AMP MODELER — 300,000+ AMP & GEAR CAPTURES In partnership with TONE3000, get instant access to a massive community library of Neural Amp Modeler captures — real tube amps, cabs, and gear, modeled with stunning accuracy. Browse, load, and A/B between model variants right in the app, and share NAM-powered presets with anyone through Chaos Cloud. Need cabs too? Add Impulse Responses (IRs) as their own effect, also available from TONE3000 for free in the app. --- BRING YOUR OWN — UPLOAD YOUR CAPTURES & IRs Got your own amp captures or impulse responses? Upload your private NAM captures (.nam) and IRs (.wav) straight from the app and drop them onto your board like any other effect. They stay private to your account — your personal tone collection, ready on any device you sign into. --- TWO PRODUCTS. ONE APP. UNLIMITED TONES. STRATUS® — The Compact Multi-Effects Pedal • Fits anywhere on your pedalboard • Replaces overdrive, distortion, delay, reverb, chorus, phaser, wah & more • 5-minute looper built-in • Built-in tuner • Chain up to 7 effects in any order NIMBUS® — The Most Powerful Modeling Amp • World-class amp modeling with built-in speakers • Dual inputs for guitar, bass, vocals, or any instrument • Full effects platform — same Tone Shop® library as Stratus • Everything a musician needs in one portable unit • Practice, record, and perform with a single device --- KEY FEATURES: • AI FX Builder — Create custom effects from text prompts • Neural Amp Modeler — 300k+ amp & gear captures via TONE3000 • Impulse Responses — Add IRs as effects for cabs, rooms & spaces • Upload your own — Bring your private NAM captures & IRs into the app • Open marketplace — Download effects from top 3rd party brands • Live chromatic tuner — A full-screen tuner keeps you in tune • 5-minute looper — Record, layer, and loop hands-free • Cloud preset backup — Presets auto-saved to your account and restored on any device • Unlimited presets — Save, load, and share (NAM included) with friends • Chain multiple effects — Build complete signal chains, with drag-and-drop reordering • Hands-free switching — Use Preset Control or MIDI • Optimized for iPad & Mac — Big-screen layouts, not a stretched phone view • Regular updates — New effects and features added constantly --- PERFECT FOR: • Worship & church musicians • Rock, blues, jazz & metal players • Tone chasers hunting real amp & gear captures • Singer-songwriters & loopers • Gigging musicians who need portability • Home studio recording • Bedroom players exploring new tones • Anyone tired of hauling heavy gear --- Whether you want classic tube amp tones, ambient soundscapes, or sounds no one's ever heard — Stratus and Nimbus have you covered. Two devices. One app. Unlimited possibilities. Powered by AI. *Note: Stratus or Nimbus hardware required

Screenshots

StompShare3 screens
Chaos Audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Chaos Audio at 4.6 against StompShare's 3.5. Chaos Audio also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 54%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). StompShare's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. StompShare sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Chaos Audio sells 41 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chaos Audio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of StompShare's written reviews are positive against 94% of Chaos Audio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StompShare ships an update every 4 months, Chaos Audio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
StompShare versus Chaos Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStompShareChaos Audio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (10 ratings)4.6 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews94.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1027 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZOOM CORPORATIONChaos Audio

Customer experience

StompShare

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral10.8%
Negative34.9%

Chaos Audio

All ratings27 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

StompShare

One-time12
  • CentaGoldFree
  • ICE DELAYFree
  • ANA234ChoFree
Show 9 more
  • CoronaChoFree
  • DualDigiDlyFree
  • DRIVE ECHOFree
  • SlapBackDlyFree
  • HOLY FLERBFree
  • ShimmerRevFree
  • ParticleRevFree
  • SPACE HOLEFree
  • DYNAMIC DRIVEFree
41 purchases

Chaos Audio

One-time41
  • ApolloFree
  • JCVM Lite$9.90
  • Twin Classic Lite$9.90
Show 38 more
  • Tweaker Lite$9.90
  • MORNING STAR$9.99
  • TALKING HEAD$9.99
  • Smooth Reverb by ChowDSP$10.00
  • Muff Drive by ChowDSP$10.00
  • Opto Phase by Chow DSP$10.00
  • Poly Octave$10.00
  • LUPAN$12.99
  • Schnobel Tone$12.99
  • Galileo$14.90
  • Constellation$14.90
  • Spring Reverb$14.90
  • SUPERNOVA$14.90
  • Tycho$14.90
  • Eclipse$14.90
  • ROTISSERY$14.90
  • Gravity$14.90
  • GEMINI$14.90
  • INVASION$14.90
  • PLUTO$14.90
  • Artemis$14.90
  • URSA MAJOR$14.90
  • ORBITER$14.90
  • URANUS$14.90
  • Cosmos$14.90
  • VOID$14.90
  • Luna$14.90
  • Astro$14.90
  • WORMHOLE$14.90
  • MARINER$14.90
  • PEGASUS$14.90
  • URSA MINOR$14.90
  • WARP SPEED$14.90
  • ODYSSEY$14.90
  • The Leveler by magnetophon$19.49
  • ARES$19.90
  • Dark Matter$24.90
  • Daily Driver$27.90

Questions

Is StompShare free?
StompShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chaos Audio free?
Chaos Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StompShare or Chaos Audio?
Chaos Audio is rated higher. StompShare averages 3.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Chaos Audio averages 4.6 from 27 ratings.
Do StompShare or Chaos Audio have ads?
Neither StompShare nor Chaos Audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StompShare or Chaos Audio?
StompShare ships an update every 4 months, and Chaos Audio every 2 weeks. Most recently, StompShare was updated on October 23, 2026 and Chaos Audio on October 25, 2026.

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