Comparison

StompShare vs BOSS Effect Loader

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

BOSS Effect Loader

This application allows users to load effects into the PX-1 Plugout FX device. It offers a selection of free effects and the option to purchase additional model passes within the app. An internet connection and Roland Account are required for full functionality.

Highlights
  • Load effects into PX-1 Plugout FX
  • 16 free effect models included
  • Purchase additional model passes
  • Bluetooth or USB connection
  • Requires Roland Account
Features
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● BOSS EFFECT LOADER is an app for loading effects into the PX-1 Plugout FX. * Need an internet connection and a registered Roland Account are required to use the BOSS EFFECT LOADER. ● The following 16 models are available for free use: OD-1/SP-1/PH-1/SG-/CS-1/TW-1/SD-1/DS-1/CE-2/OC-2/BF-2/PN-2/DD-2/DF-2 ● Additional Model Passes can be purchased within the app. ● Connect the BOSS PX-1 Plugout FX and your iPhone/iPad via Bluetooth® (*1) or USB cable (*2) to use this app. *1 Set up the Bluetooth connection in the Connection Window displayed after the app is launched. *2 When connecting to an iPhone/iPad equipped with a USB Lightning port, you will need Apple's genuine “Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter.”

Screenshots

StompShare3 screens
BOSS Effect Loader2 screens

Verdict

The call

StompShare and BOSS Effect Loader both sit at 3.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 54% of StompShare's written reviews are positive against 42% of BOSS Effect Loader's. StompShare also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 BOSS Effect Loader sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.5 for StompShare against 3.5 for BOSS Effect Loader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of StompShare's written reviews are positive against 42% of BOSS Effect Loader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StompShare ships an update every 4 months, BOSS Effect Loader every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
StompShare versus BOSS Effect Loader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStompShareBOSS Effect Loader
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (10 ratings)3.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZOOM CorporationRoland Corporation

Customer experience

StompShare

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

BOSS Effect Loader

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative25.0%

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
8 purchases

BOSS Effect Loader

One-time8
  • PW-2 Power Driver$9.99
  • XT-2 Xtortion$9.99
  • CS-2 Compression Sustainer$9.99
Show 5 more
  • DM-2 Delay$9.99
  • DC-2 Dimension C$9.99
  • OD-2 TURBO OverDrive$9.99
  • Bundle for PW-2/XT-2/CS-2$19.99
  • Bundle for OD-2/DC-2/DM-2$19.99

Questions

Is StompShare free?
StompShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BOSS Effect Loader free?
BOSS Effect Loader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StompShare or BOSS Effect Loader?
StompShare and BOSS Effect Loader are both rated 3.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 8 ratings respectively.
Do StompShare or BOSS Effect Loader have ads?
Neither StompShare nor BOSS Effect Loader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StompShare or BOSS Effect Loader?
StompShare ships an update every 4 months, and BOSS Effect Loader every 5 months. Most recently, StompShare was updated on October 6, 2026 and BOSS Effect Loader on October 11, 2026.

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