Comparison

Jam Maestro Lite vs WOW Filterbox

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

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About

Jam Maestro Lite

Compose music with a guitar and drum sequencer. Explore harmonies and note relationships with a unique interface. Share tab ideas instantly with others. This lite version has limitations but offers a glimpse into powerful music creation.

Highlights
  • Guitar and drum tab sequencing
  • Compose short musical ideas
  • Realistic instrument samples
  • Unique interface for harmony
  • Share tab ideas
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Jam Maestro is a powerful music composition tool for musicians interested in making guitar-centric music. In LITE version: Sequence 1x Guitar and 1x Drums in guitar tab/drum tab format, to a max of 4 bars. No save/open ability. In FULL version: Sequence up to 16 instruments together, including Guitar, Bass and Drums, and compose songs in guitar/drum tab format. Midi sequence and play background apps in your compositions using the Midi and Inter-App Audio instrument types. Easily construct harmonies and see the relationship between notes thanks to a unique interface. Instantly share tab ideas with friends and bandmates via Dropbox. Playback with highly realistic samples. Full version features: (NOTE: Not available in the Lite version) - 5 Instrument types: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Midi, Inter-App Audio. - Inter-App Audio Host and Node support. - Connect up to 4x Inter-App Audio Effects. - Effects: Reverb, Delay, EQ, Chorus, Flanger, Vibrato, Tremolo. - Full Midi In/Out compatibility - Midi Sequencing - Import Guitar Pro 3-5 files - Export/Import Midi files - Export tab to PDF/TXT file. - Create your own Drum Kits. - Audiobus 3.0 support, including State Saving - AudioCopy support. - Ableton Link VIDEOS: 
www.jammaestro.com 


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 This is the LITE Version of Jam Maestro, in which you get: • 1x Guitar, Drums • Standard Tuning • 4 bar limit on the guitar tab sequencer • No save/open ability plus a few other limitations. --------- Upgrade to the FULL VERSION inside the app to get:
 INSTRUMENTS: • Realistic sound, OVER 4000+ (painstakingly) recorded samples. • Full guitar fretboard (24 frets). • Palm muted equivalents for every guitar note for that heavy CHUG sound. • Supports 6/7 string guitar, 4/5 string bass. • Any custom guitar tuning in the range of Standard to Drop A possible. (In most cases alternative tunings have been fully resampled for most realistic sound.). Expanded range of tunings beyond this now available. • One-touch Chords allow you to forget tricky finger position (+ define up to 25 of your own). • Unique interface allows dynamic key changing as you play. • Use guitar fretboard or drum pads as a midi controller to play background apps/midi devices. • iPad version ‘Dual Mode’ allows you to play 2 instruments simultaneously, including 2 separate midi compatible apps/devices. DRUM KIT CREATOR: • Use own samples or background midi app sounds. • Up to 20 pads, each which can be assigned with 2 sounds for cut off (eg. Open and Closed Hi-Hat). • Drum Kits using local samples are fully Midi In compatible. • Create Interfaces for background midi drum apps and sequence using internal sequencer. • Easily import and export your custom drum kits and share with others. SOUNDPACKS (* = available in Lite version) All Soundpacks now come unlocked in the Full Version. • Guitar: Acoustic*, Metalcore*, Shimmer, Stoner Doom, Bright Clean, Epic lead. • Bass: Studio Tone, Blacklisted, Hazzard. • Drum: Metal Drums*, Rock Drums. Metal Drums Pro, Rock Drums Pro, Power Drums, Punk Drums, Vintage Drums, Jazz Drums, Vinyl Drums, Bongos, Drum Machine 808, Tabla, Industrial, Atmosphere, Percussion Kit, Timpani TAB: • Guitar/Bass/Drum Tab Sequencer. • Midi Sequencer • Intuitive interface - program in notes just by touching them, rather than messing around with a numpad. • Play in almost any time signature. • Key analysis tools. • Jam Mode means you can record all instruments to tab simultaneously as you jam over your backing instruments. • Tempo/Repeat/Mixer/Panning Control. EXPORT: • Save tabs in .jam format - export via iTunes or straight to Dropbox to share with friends/bandmates instantly. • Export tabs as pdf/txt/midi/wav/m4a files. www.jammaestro.com

About

WOW Filterbox

This app offers a creative multi-filterbox with 21 filter types, analog and digital distortions, and powerful modulation options. It includes an integrated player and recorder, XY-pads for parameter control, and supports MIDI and Ableton Link.

Highlights
  • 21 filter types
  • Analog and digital distortion
  • Step sequencer & wobble generator
  • LFO with multiple waveforms
  • XY-Pads for parameter control
  • Integrated player and recorder
  • MIDI support & Ableton Link
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WOW2 is here! With a future-dripping user interface, 21 incredible filter types with the famous vowel mode. With distortions that cover your tracks with gas and put them on fire. Modulations that cause more trouble than your modular dark room. And finally that warm and juicy sound, that you were looking for. - 21 Filter types like Lowpass, Bandpass, Highpass, Bandreject, Comb and much more. Low pass types up to 48 db, including flavors like SVF, Diode Ladder and Transistor Ladder. The filters and distortions have been designed for best harmonics without aliasing, for high definition audio quality. - Three different analog modeling overdrives and four digital distortion functions are included. Use them pre or post the filter. - Modulation is power. Power is ***. Create stunning trance gates with the step sequencer, do some giant wobbles with the wobble generator or let all the modulators interact with each other. The LFO offers many different wave forms, restart options and sync flavors. - Presets are just one click away. Randomize presets to inspire yourself. Features at a Glance: • Audio Unit v3 & Standalone • XY-Pads to control 6 Parameters simultaneously • Integrated Player (File Sharing, Music Library, Factory Loops) • Integrated Recorder (div. Optionen: Start/Stop/Sync/Länge) • Live Modus (Inputs & Outputs selectable) • MIDI Support, MIDI Learn & Host Automation • Midi Clock Sync • Ableton Link support • Audioshare Import & Preset Share (iCloud)

Screenshots

Jam Maestro Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WOW Filterbox at Free against Jam Maestro Lite's $0.99. Jam Maestro Lite's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 64%) and device support (3 vs 1). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

WOW Filterbox is free to download; Jam Maestro Lite costs $0.99 up front. Jam Maestro Lite sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and WOW Filterbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 — 4.5 for Jam Maestro Lite against 4.6 for WOW Filterbox. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58 and 30 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Jam Maestro Lite's written reviews are positive against 64% of WOW Filterbox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Jam Maestro Lite versus WOW Filterbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJam Maestro LiteWOW Filterbox
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (58 ratings)4.6 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews — better64.3% of reviews
Number of ratings58 — better30
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size292 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid BlakeSugar Bytes GmbH

Customer experience

Jam Maestro Lite

All ratings58 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive75.9%
Neutral7.8%
Negative16.3%

WOW Filterbox

All ratings30 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral10.0%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral11.9%
Negative23.8%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Jam Maestro Lite

One-time8
  • Bass: Blacklisted SoundpackFree
  • Bass: Hazzard SoundpackFree
  • Guitar: Stoner Doom SoundpackFree
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  • Guitar: Shimmer SoundpackFree
  • Guitar: Bright Clean SoundpackFree
  • Guitar: Epic Lead SoundpackFree
  • Effects Pack 1$1.99
  • Jam Maestro Full Version$7.99
1 purchases

WOW Filterbox

One-time1
  • WOW Full Version$19.99

Questions

Is Jam Maestro Lite free?
Jam Maestro Lite costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is WOW Filterbox free?
WOW Filterbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Jam Maestro Lite or WOW Filterbox?
WOW Filterbox is rated higher. Jam Maestro Lite averages 4.5 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while WOW Filterbox averages 4.6 from 30 ratings.
Do Jam Maestro Lite or WOW Filterbox have ads?
Neither Jam Maestro Lite nor WOW Filterbox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jam Maestro Lite or WOW Filterbox?
Jam Maestro Lite ships an update every 4 months, and WOW Filterbox every 4 months. Most recently, Jam Maestro Lite was updated on October 17, 2026 and WOW Filterbox on October 16, 2026.

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