Comparison

Ampero II Stage vs TONEX Control

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

Ampero II Stage4 screens
TONEX Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ampero II Stage versus TONEX Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmpero II StageTONEX Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (7 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better18.2% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB130 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHotoneIK Multimedia US, LLC

Customer experience

Ampero II Stage

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

TONEX Control

Written reviews33 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral27.3%
Negative54.5%

In-app purchases

None

Ampero II Stage

No in-app purchases

None

TONEX Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ampero II Stage free?
Ampero II Stage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TONEX Control free?
TONEX Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ampero II Stage or TONEX Control?
Ampero II Stage is rated higher. Ampero II Stage averages 3.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while TONEX Control averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Ampero II Stage or TONEX Control have ads?
Neither Ampero II Stage nor TONEX Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ampero II Stage or TONEX Control?
Ampero II Stage ships an update every 3 months, and TONEX Control every 6 weeks. Most recently, Ampero II Stage was updated on November 4, 2026 and TONEX Control on November 5, 2026.

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