Ampero II Stage vs HX Notes
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.
HX Notes
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HX Notes is a fast, purpose-built note app for guitar players using multi-effects processors like the Line 6 Helix/Helix Stadium Capture preset tweaks, snapshot changes, and tone adjustments in a way that actually makes sense during rehearsal or on stage. Instead of digging through menus or trying to remember what you changed, HX Notes lets you log quick, structured notes tied to specific songs, sections, and sounds—so you can edit your tones later and stay focused on playing. Key Features * Song-based organization Keep all your tone notes tied to specific songs. * Section-level tracking Log changes for Intro, Verse, Chorus, Solo, Outro, and more. * Quick tweak capture Track adjustments like: * Gain / Drive * Delay (Mix, Time, Feedback) * Reverb (Mix, Decay) * EQ (Frequency, Q, Gain) * Modulation and effects * Snapshot-aware notes Document exactly what changes between snapshots. * Clean, rehearsal-friendly UI Designed for fast scanning—not clutter. HX Notes is built for players who want tighter control over their sound without slowing down their workflow.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Ampero II Stage at Free against HX Notes's $8.99. Ampero II Stage also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.4). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Ampero II Stage is free to download; HX Notes costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Ampero II Stage | HX Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $8.99 |
| Rating | 3.6 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 224 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hotone | Chad Jacoby |
In-app purchases
Ampero II Stage
No in-app purchases
HX Notes
No in-app purchases









