Comparison

Echo Pad vs AmpliTube Orange

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

Head to head
About

Echo Pad

This app is a highly playable and flexible multi-effects processor focused on delay. It offers a vast range of sounds, from authentic dub echoes to chaotic analog delays and bit-crushed effects. It supports live audio processing, MIDI control, and synchronization with external clocks.

Highlights
  • Multi-effects processor
  • Delay FX
  • Loopers
  • MIDI control
  • Audiobus 3 compatible
  • Inter-App Audio compatible
  • Beat synced delays
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A highly playable and extremely flexible "echo centric" multi effects processor. Echo Pad is capable of an endless range of sounds including authentic dub echo, crystal echoes and multi-tap delay, to chaotic self-oscillating analog delays and bit crushed mayhem. Compatible with Audiobus 3 including full state saving, Inter-App Audio, and USB audio interfaces. Control Echo Pad's parameters via MIDI and sync to external MIDI clock or IAA clock for beat synced delays. Guitarists will appreciate features like delay ducking and gated feedback. Effects include: Tape Echo, Shimmer Delay, Oil Can Delay, Multi-Tap (up to 6 taps), Stereo Delay, Decimator, Flanger, Distortion,Smooth Filter, Loopers and more. >SmiteMatterMusic: "Echo Pad is so innovative all around. I never knew just how much I needed this until I had it in my hands. I recommend giving it a try." (www.smitematter.com) >Jordan Rudess/Wizdom Music: "This is a super fantastic - extremely trippy effects app, which harnesses the power of an iOS device to offer you control that is only possible on a multitouch device. " Process live audio from nearly any input source, including Audiobus and Inter-App Audio compatible hosts such as Auria and Cubasis, use the built in mic, professional audio interfaces such as the Apogee Jam, Apogee MIC, iRig HD, and more. Guitarists can use our effects live by connecting the output of their audio interface to an amp. Visit our YouTube channel for demonstration videos and tutorials on Echo Pad. https://youtube.com/holdernessmedia More info: www.holdernessmedia.com Check out our entire FX series including Caramel, Crystalline, Stereo Designer and Swoopster! COMPATIBILITY: • requires iOS 12.4 or later • iPad Mini/iPad 2 or newer recommended (performance may suffer on older devices) • iPhone 4s/iPod 5 or newer recommended (performance may suffer on older devices) • Audiobus 3 compatible (Effect, state saving ) • Inter-App audio compatible (effect node) • Compatible with DAW apps such as Auria, Cubasis, and Garageband • Export recordings and loops to AudioShare • Core MIDI compatible Features: • Supports Audiobus 3.0 state saving, Effect slot • Inter-App Audio compatible (effect node) • Stereo input and effects processing • Control Echo Pad via MIDI • Sync to external MIDI clock for beat synced delays • Realtime analog style delay/looper • Delay ducking and gated feedback • 18 Effects • 60 factory presets + save custom presets • Multi-touch XY control of effect parameters + stereo panning for expressive control • Automate effects parameters using the Motion Looper. • Sound on sound looper with feedback control for creating layered loops on the fly • Dual mini scratch loopers - record a loop, then scratch like a turntable • Universal app • Select presets via MIDI program change • Works with headphones as well as most iOS and professional USB audio interfaces including: • Apogee Jam • Apogee Mic • iConnectMidi 2+ • iConnectMidi 4+ • iRig • iRig iMic • Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (*requires USB hub) • Apogee ONE (*requires external power thru USB hub) • Apogee GIO (*requires external power thru USB hub) • many more Sharing/Exporting: • Audiobus 3.0 (Effect, State Saving) • Inter-App Audio compatible (effect node) • supports "Export to AudioShare" functionality. Loops and recordings created with Echo Pad can be exported directly to the AudioShare app for easy audio file management. • recordings & loops are also exported to iTunes File Sharing for access on your Mac/PC

About

AmpliTube Orange

Transform your iPhone into a professional guitar and bass multi-effects processor and recording studio. Emulate classic British tones with authentic Orange amp and stompbox models. Record, mix, and share your music with studio-quality features.

Highlights
  • Authentic Orange amp and stompbox models
  • Virtual recording studio with 3D cab miking
  • Multi-track recorder with DAW-style editing
  • Song player for backing tracks
  • Looper and Loop Drummer features
  • Live Mode for stage performance
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Turn your iPhone into the ultimate mobile Orange® guitar/bass multi-FX processor and recording studio! AmpliTube Orange was developed with careful guidance from the tone gurus at Orange to ensure the authenticity of the sound. Derived from the award-winning desktop version AmpliTube Orange, you can choose from 6 Orange amp models and 3 stompbox models. It lets you build your Orange rig with up to 6 stompbox FX, an amplifier and speaker cabinet w/Mic — you can even drag and drop your stomps to sit before or after your amplifier (4 slots pre and 2 slots post). Thanks to AmpliTube's Cab Room, you’ll feel like you’re in your own professional recording studio. Mic your cabinets in full 3D in a beautifully rendered virtual studio environment with 2 iconic guitar mics (expandable to 16 mic models available via in-app purchase). Connect your instrument via IK’s iRig 2 or iRig HD 2 interfaces, or use IK’s new iRig Stomp I/O to connect and control your rig with the same feel as the real gear. AmpliTube Orange also features a robust “song” player section that allows you to play along with songs or backing tracks by importing them directly from your music library. Get creative with loops in AmpliTube via its Super Looper, which is available through in-app purchase. It makes it easy to record, play back, adjust levels and play along with up to 4 loops. Loops are easy to set and trigger, with external control for live use. Need a drummer? Use the built-in Loop Drummer system to jam to killer drum tracks. Use the streamlined built-in 2-track recorder(expandable to 8 tracks via in-app purchase) to record, edit, tweak and share your songs via SoundCloud, file sharing or email. Ready to get out of the studio? AmpliTube’s new Live Mode offers an optimized GUI designed specifically for live use. See your entire rig at a glance, with all the settings and controls you need displayed in an easy-to-read format designed for the stage. If you currently own AmpliTube for iPhone, all AmpliTube Orange gear models are available for in-app purchase as a complete set or a-la-carte. You can even use iCloud to transfer in-app purchases between different AmpliTube versions and devices. AmpliTube Orange features: • 4 stompbox models — Highway Drive, The Shaker, Echo Trip (by registering), and Noise filter • 6 Orange amps with matching Cabinets — OR50™, Rockerverb 50™, Thunderverb 200™, Tiny Terror™, AD 30™, AD 200 Bass MK3™ • “Cab Room" feature that allows 3D miking of cabinets with up to two mics (14 more available via in-app purchase) • Two-track recorder (with re-amping) expands to 8-track studio via in-app purchase • Studio section with DAW-style editing features (available via in-app purchase) • Import songs/backing tracks directly from Music library or computer • Export via E-mail, SoundCloud, FTP or File Sharing • Looper feature (available via in-app purchase) • Loop drummer module plays in sync with the recorder • UltraTuner (available via in-app purchase) • Change tempo (-50% to +200%) of imported songs without affecting pitch • MIDI controllable • Tuner and metronome • Inter-App Audio and Audiobus compatible • MIDI controllable and with built-in integration for iRig Stomp I/O, iRig Blueboard and other controllers • Complete project compatibility between iPhone and iPad More app information: www.amplitube.com/orange Accessory info: www.ikmultimedia.com/irig

Screenshots

Echo Pad2 screens
AmpliTube Orange4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Echo Pad at 86% against AmpliTube Orange's 0%. Echo Pad also leads on price ($4.99 vs $24.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads and monetization model 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

Echo Pad costs $4.99 and AmpliTube Orange $24.99 up front. AmpliTube Orange sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Echo Pad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Echo Pad ships an update every 2 months, AmpliTube Orange every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Echo Pad versus AmpliTube Orange: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEcho PadAmpliTube Orange
Price$4.99 — better$24.99
Rating4.9 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB379 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHolderness MediaIK Multimedia US, LLC

Customer experience

Echo Pad

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive85.6%
Neutral0.9%
Negative13.5%

AmpliTube Orange

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Echo Pad

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

AmpliTube Orange

One-time10
  • LD Metal Pack$4.99
  • LD Rock 2 Pack$4.99
  • LD Rock Pack$4.99
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  • Looper$9.99
  • Microphones Bundle$9.99
  • UltraTuner$9.99
  • Recorder + Master FX$14.99
  • AmpliTube 4 Bundle$19.99
  • Recorder + Studio$19.99
  • All Style Packs 1 & 2$24.99

Questions

Is Echo Pad free?
Echo Pad costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AmpliTube Orange free?
AmpliTube Orange costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Echo Pad or AmpliTube Orange have ads?
Neither Echo Pad nor AmpliTube Orange shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Echo Pad or AmpliTube Orange?
Echo Pad ships an update every 2 months, and AmpliTube Orange every 9 months. Most recently, Echo Pad was updated on September 5, 2026 and AmpliTube Orange on September 25, 2026.

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