Comparison

Super Manetron vs jAmp IR

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

Head to head
About

Super Manetron

Experience the authentic sound of a 1970s tape sampling keyboard. This app captures the unique character of a vintage instrument, complete with motor and mechanical noises. Enjoy a realistic performance feel with no looped sounds and a variety of pre-loaded instruments.

Highlights
  • Authentic 70s tape sampling keyboard sound
  • Motor and mechanical noise simulation
  • Core MIDI compatibility
  • 8-second PCM full sampling per key
  • Scrollable and dual keyboard options
  • No looped sounds for real performance feel
  • Built-in spring reverb effect
Features
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”Big mistake not being able to turn off the background noise” "If one were to record this-heavy use of a noise gate would be needed!" - No,no, you can play with no motor sound. Do not turn on red switch when move to keyboard screen. "out of tune." - Yes, We know. But this is the real feeling of M400S serial number 761 manufactured in the '70s Super Manetron is the vintage tape sampling keyboard for iPhone/iPad/iPod touch. Genuine sound sampled from the most famous white body tape sampling keyboard model number of M400S (serial number 761) manufactured in the 70's. You can see an internal mechanism (tape running animation) and can enjoy with eyes and an ear. Feel the live experience the motor noise and inner mechanical sounds were recorded. Features: - Core MIDI compatible - 35Kyes of sampled sounds from the M400S serial number 761 manufactured in the 70's. - 8 sec PCM full sampling sounds each Key - Scrollable Keyboard & dual Keyboards with switchable key width - No loop sounds (real performance feeling) - Pre-loaded with 7 instruments including Flute, 3violins (Strings), Cello, Oboe, 8-voice Choir, Vibes, Brass - 7 instrument sounds can be set as the favorite position of A,B,C position on setting screen - A+B, B+C mix sounds position - The sound of motor and tape rewind mechanical noise - Tape running animation - Pitch control by accelerometer - Built-in Reverb that simulates spring reverb - Original sounds source are recorded by 96KHz/24 bits - Compiled under the supervision of Fumitaka Anzai (Famous vintage keyboard player & collector of Japan)

About

jAmp IR

This tool loads impulse responses for guitar and bass amp cabinet simulation. It allows mixing two impulse responses and offers fine control over filters, gain, and phase. The app includes five high-quality impulse responses.

Highlights
  • Impulse response loader
  • Cabinet simulator for guitar and bass
  • Mix two impulse responses
  • High and low pass filters
  • Gain control
  • Phase inversion
Features
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jAmp IR is a zero latency impulse response loader tool in AUv3 plugin format. It is designed to be a cabinet simulator for guitar and bass amps. Two impulse responses can be mixed. Furthermore there is fine level control in the form of high and low pass filters, gain control, and phase inversion. The app comes with 5 high quality impulse responses.

Screenshots

Super Manetron4 screens
jAmp IR1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: jAmp IR at Free against Super Manetron's $0.99. jAmp IR also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Super Manetron's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). On review sentiment, 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

jAmp IR is free to download; Super Manetron costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

jAmp IR holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Super Manetron's written reviews are positive against 67% of jAmp IR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Super Manetron ships an update every 3 months, jAmp IR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Super Manetron versus jAmp IR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuper ManetronjAmp IR
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (16 ratings)4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.8% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerinsideout ltd.Jan Maes

Customer experience

Super Manetron

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive61.8%
Neutral19.1%
Negative19.1%

jAmp IR

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Super Manetron

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • No audiobus implementation
  • No MIDI settings
  • App closes immediately upon launch
  • App crashes on iPhone 6s
  • Sound cuts out or becomes short during playback
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  • App is out of tune (9-10 cents sharp)
  • App closes on iPhone 6s title screen
  • Audiobus not recognized
  • Audiobus compatibility stopped working with iOS 8
  • Notes cut off when not intended
  • Keys keep moving while playing
  • Sound cuts out after a second on iPad 2
  • Brass sound becomes Oboe on iPad
  • Mechanical noise volume control does nothing
  • Background noise cannot be turned off

Requested features

29 requests
  • Audiobus implementation
  • MIDI settings
  • AUV3 support
  • Virtual MIDI
  • More instrument options
Show 24 more
  • MIDI programmable pitch/tone/volume knobs
  • More choir racks
  • Inter-app MIDI
  • Pitch wheel that doesn't snap back
  • Ability to set up with keyboard via MIDI
  • More sounds
  • Background audio support
  • Ability to import other libraries (wav, sf2)
  • Virtual MIDI support
  • MIDI Program Change implementation
  • Sustain pedal support
  • Fix scrolling effect
  • Hold lock on screen piano keyboard
  • Mix sounds options
  • Tape animation option
  • ADSR feature
  • New tapes
  • Fine-tuning feature
  • Add old rhythms and grooves
  • Add more tape samples
  • Add MKII brass and guitar sounds
  • Allow pitch to be adjustable and stay
  • Fix brass sound becoming oboe on iPad
  • Add more frames

jAmp IR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Super Manetron

No in-app purchases

None

jAmp IR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Super Manetron free?
Super Manetron costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is jAmp IR free?
jAmp IR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Super Manetron or jAmp IR?
jAmp IR is rated higher. Super Manetron averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while jAmp IR averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do Super Manetron or jAmp IR have ads?
Neither Super Manetron nor jAmp IR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Super Manetron or jAmp IR?
Super Manetron ships an update every 3 months, and jAmp IR every 2 weeks. Most recently, Super Manetron was updated on October 29, 2026 and jAmp IR on October 24, 2026.

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