Ampero II Stage vs TONEX Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ampero II Stage
Manage your amp modeler and effects processor with an intuitive interface. Access full effects chains, download and share patches from a growing community, and perform bulk operations on your presets.
- Full effects chain and parameter management
- Download and upload patches via Hotone Community
- Intuitive user interface
- Bulk import/export of preset files
- Batch categorization, annotation, and deletion of presets
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This app is designed to manage the Hotone Ampero II Stage Amp Modeler/Effects Processor. With the app you can get access to full effects chain/parameters, download/upload patches via Hotone Community, etc. • Intuitive Ul The Ampero II Stage app features a straight forward, intuitive user interface which makes tweaking parameters a breeze. • The growing community Sigh in with a Hotone account so you can launch Hotone Community to view Ampero II Stage's growing patch library, download the patches made by worldwide players/artists or just share your stellar patches. • Bulk operations You can not only import/export preset files in bulk through this app, but also batch categorize, annotate, delete, and so on your presets. For more Ampero II Stage information: www.hotoneaudio.com *Bluetooth® is a trademark owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. This trademark was used merely to identify a functional characteristic of the product.
TONEX Control
This free companion app provides guitarists and bassists with wireless control over their TONEX Plug. It offers real-time editing, extensive preset management, and access to a vast online community of tone models and presets. Practice tools like a tuner and metronome are also included.
- Real-time amp, cab, and effect editing
- Unlimited user preset management
- Access to ToneNET community
- Bluetooth streaming for practice
- Built-in tuner and metronome
- Instant device connectivity
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Play beyond limits. Real amps. Total freedom. Take full control of your tone from your mobile device with TONEX Control, the official free companion app for TONEX ONE+ and TONEX Plug. Edit, manage, and expand your rig in real time with seamless access to ToneNET, deep tone shaping tools, and complete preset control. Whether you're practicing, recording, or building a pedalboard rig, TONEX Control keeps everything connected and within reach. KEY FEATURES Full Real-Time Editing Shape your sound with intuitive control over amps, cabs, effects, IRs, and EQ. Complete Preset Management Access and edit onboard presets or store unlimited presets on your mobile device. Organize, assign, and back up your sounds with ease. ToneNET Access Explore over 60,000 Tone Models and presets from the global TONEX community. Search, demo, and download new tones instantly. Wireless Control for TONEX ONE+ Connect via Bluetooth for real-time editing, tone transfer, and full control of your pedal. Seamless TONEX Plug Integration Manage and organize your tones on the go while keeping your library synced. Advanced Tone Shaping Edit amps, cabs, VIR and IRs, EQ, noise gate, compression, modulation, delay, and reverb. Built-In Practice Tools Stay in tune and in time with a built-in tuner and metronome. Fast, Connected Workflow Instantly connect and sync presets and settings across the TONEX ecosystem. TONEX Control is your mobile command center for tone. Download now and take full control of your rig, anywhere you play.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ampero II Stage at 3.6 against TONEX Control's 1.0. Ampero II Stage also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 18%) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ampero II Stage holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ampero II Stage has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Ampero II Stage's written reviews are positive against 18% of TONEX Control's.
Ampero II Stage ships an update every 3 months, TONEX Control every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ampero II Stage | TONEX Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (7 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better | 18.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 224 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hotone | IK Multimedia US, LLC |
Customer experience
Ampero II Stage
TONEX Control
In-app purchases
Ampero II Stage
No in-app purchases
TONEX Control
No in-app purchases
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