GENOME Amp Simulator vs NAM A2 Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GENOME Amp Simulator
This app offers a comprehensive suite for guitarists, featuring amp modeling, effects, and virtual cabinets. It allows for precise sound shaping and customization of signal chains for both studio and live use.
- All-in-one amp modeler
- FX suite and virtual cabinet engine
- Customizable signal chain routing
- TSM™-Ai Amplifiers
- Extensive pedal collection
- DynIR™ Virtual Cabinets
- Studio-grade FX
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GENOME iOS is an all-in-one amp modeler, FX suite and virtual cabinet engine, engineered to deliver the pinnacle of end-to-end tone shaping. Bringing together an ever-expanding roster of amplifiers, pedals, class-leading virtual cabinets and essential studio FX, GENOME iOS is your first—and final—destination for the ultimate in-the-box or hybrid backline. Whether you’re building from scratch or refining an existing setup, GENOME IOS gives you everything you need to construct a fully customised signal chain and shape your sound with precision, flexibility and control. Start Free. Build Your Backline. GENOME is available in three versions: GENOME Intro iOS (Free): A free entry point into the GENOME iOS ecosystem — start building your rig and explore the platform. GENOME iOS (in app purchase): Unlock the full platform via an in-app purchase with an expanded stock arsenal of amplifiers, pedals, DynIR™ cabinets and studio FX GENOME Suite iOS (in app purchase): Dive into the complete GENOME iOS experience. Featuring the full GENOME iOS stock component arsenal plus every current — and future — non-FairTone and non-Artist Series premium Component included as standard, GENOME Suite iOS is ready to build your virtual backline without limits. Core Technology At the heart of GENOME iOS lies a suite of advanced tone-shaping technologies, designed to deliver realism, flexibility and control: TSM™-Ai Amplifiers: Next-generation amp modelling designed to capture the feel, response and behaviour of real amplifiers across their full operating range. Pedals: An extensive collection of drive, modulation, dynamic, EQ, Reverb, Delay, Stereo Enhancement and utility pedals, all modelled for precision, character and control. DynIR™ Virtual Cabinets: Two notes’ proprietary cabinet simulation technology, delivering studio-grade realism with precise microphone positioning and mix-ready control. Studio-Grade FX: Essential processing tools for shaping, refining and finalising your sound, from subtle enhancement to full production-ready tone sculpting. PARADEX (Available in GENOME iOS or GENOME Suite iOS only) Available in GENOME iOS and GENOME Suite iOS, PARADEX is a next-generation component designed to play industry-first multi-parametric AmpNet captures — preserving how an amplifier responds across its full control range, not just a fixed snapshot. Built to work with captures created in Two notes Capture Studio, PARADEX enables dynamic, control-aware tone shaping, allowing you to adjust gain structure, tone controls and response in real time with a level of realism that goes beyond traditional capture workflows. Total Control. Built In. Shape your rig your way with fully flexible signal chain routing, studio-grade processing and real-time control. From simple setups to complex backlines, GENOME iOS gives you the tools to refine, adapt and take complete control of your sound. MIDI GENOME iOS puts MIDI firmly under your control — with comprehensive mapping and intuitive MIDI Learn facilities to bind parameters instantly and take full command from external hardware. No bottlenecks — just pro control that responds when you need it! MIXFIT MIXFIT is GENOME iOS’ integrated tone-shaping and refinement tool, designed to precisely tailor a RIG from input response through to final output. From dynamic feel and tonal character to adaptive enhancement and level maximisation, it delivers a cohesive path to balanced, mix-ready results every time. Global Transpose (Available in GENOME iOS or GENOME Suite iOS only) Shift GENOME iOS’ source input across a ±12-semitone range with ultra-low latency and minimal artifacts harnessing Global Transpose. Engineered to preserve feel, clarity, and articulation, alternate tunings and rapid key changes remain seamless. GENOME is a platform built without compromise — designed to evolve, expand and adapt to your sound, whether you're working in-the-box or integrating into a hybrid setup.
NAM A2 Player
Transform your mobile device into a powerful AI-driven guitar effects processor. Load custom amplifier and pedal models, add cabinet impulse responses, and shape your sound with a variety of effects. Save and recall presets, and use it directly within your favorite digital audio workstation.
- AI-powered guitar rig
- AUv3 support for DAWs
- Load custom amp and pedal models
- Cabinet Impulse Response (IR) loader
- Built-in effects (modulation, delay, reverb)
- Noise gate and EQ
- Preset saving and MIDI control
- Integrated tuner
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NAM A2 Player turns your iPhone or iPad into a complete AI-powered guitar rig, with full AUv3 support. Load your favorite NAM and NAM A2 amplifier or pedal models, add cabinet impulse responses, shape your sound and save complete rigs as presets. Use it as AUv3 in your favorite DAW, add your favorites FXs in standalone version. FEATURES • AUv3 Effect Hosting & AUv3 Audio Effect • NAM A1 and NAM A2 model support with Audio Calibration • NAM A2 submodel selection and metadata • Noise gate with smooth release and AUv3 Audio Effect Hosting • Dedicated Wah & Pedal / Comp modules with AUv3 Audio Effect Hosting • Dedicated NAM amplifier module • Cabinet IR loader with Single and Dual modes, A/B blending, independent levels, Low Cut and High Cut filters and adjustable alignment delay • 10-band graphic EQ • Modulation, delay & reverb effects and AUv3 Audio Effect Hosting, with tails controls and Time-Based FX Dots • Boost and lead controls • Input, output - with peak indicators & precision mode -, CPU and latency meters • 5 presets from Komposition101 • MIDI in standalone and AUv3 versions and MIDI learn in standalone version • User presets with MIDI control in standalone version • Quick Access Libraries with up to 100 captures or IRs in each of three separate Pedal, NAM and IR libraries • Built-in tuner with output mute • Built-in metronome with 1–400 BPM, Tap Tempo, adjustable volume and beat accent • Adjustable audio buffer size • Integrated AI assistant with intelligent tone search • Quick access to TONE3000 • Verified for Mac with Apple silicon Connect a compatible audio interface, load your models and build your dream guitar tone - all inside one app, for free! NAM A2 Player is available for iPhone & iPad and verified for MacOS.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NAM A2 Player at none against GENOME Amp Simulator's 7. NAM A2 Player also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). GENOME Amp Simulator's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. GENOME Amp Simulator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. NAM A2 Player asks for nothing beyond the download.
NAM A2 Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
GENOME Amp Simulator ships an update every 11 days, NAM A2 Player every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | GENOME Amp Simulator | NAM A2 Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 562 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Two notes Audio Engineering | Miltos Makris |
Customer experience
GENOME Amp Simulator
NAM A2 Player
In-app purchases
GENOME Amp Simulator
- GENOME iOS Sub$8.991 Month
- GENOME Suite iOS Sub$19.991 Month
- Access Pass$49.99
- Dirty Boy All Access$99.99
- GENOME iOS$129.99
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- GENOME Suite Upgrade iOS$179.99
- GENOME Suite iOS$299.99
NAM A2 Player
No in-app purchases
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