Ampz vs AmpGate Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ampz
This app offers ultra-low latency guitar amp modeling on iOS, functioning as a standalone app or an AUv3 plugin. It supports custom neural network models and includes a comprehensive effects chain, preset system, and practice tools.
- Native NAM processing
- Ultra-low latency
- 10-slot effects chain
- 100-slot preset system
- IR loader
- Chromatic tuner
- MIDI control
- Drum machine and looper
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Real amp tone in your pocket. Ampz runs Neural Amp Modeler A2 captures natively on iPhone and iPad, so the same .nam models guitarists use on desktop sound just as good on iOS. Plug in, pick an amp from thousands on Tone3000, and play through a full pedalboard with ultra-low latency. Use it on its own, no DAW required, or load it as an AUv3 plug-in in your favorite Audio Unit host to record and mix through your rig. KEY FEATURES • Native NAM Processing — Runs WaveNet and LSTM .nam models at full fidelity using a C++ inference engine optimized for Apple silicon • Ultra-Low Latency — 64-sample buffers at 48kHz through Core Audio. Under 2.5ms total roundtrip • 16-Slot Effects Chain — Reverb, delay, chorus, compressor, EQ, noise gate, IR loader, and more • Flexible Routing • 8 Scenes Per Preset • 100-Slot Preset System — 100 user slots • Tone3000 Integration — Browse, search, and download NAM models and IRs directly in the app • Low-Latency Pitch Shifter: Drop tuning, virtual capo and harmonies. Includes a gritty Analog Octave mode. • IR Loader — Load third-party impulse responses for cabinet simulation • Chromatic Tuner — Built-in, always accessible • MIDI Control — Map any parameter to MIDI CC, program change support • Drum Machine — Built-in patterns for practice and jamming • Looper — Record, overdub, and playback loops • Multi-Channel Support — Works with USB and Thunderbolt audio interfaces • AUv3 effect plug-in Ampz is a one-time purchase. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases. Everything is included.
AmpGate Pro
This app offers a comprehensive neural rig for guitar and bass, featuring high-quality effects, creative routing options, and a full Live mode. It supports the latest Neural Amp Modeler standard and allows users to import their own audio unit plugins.
- Neural rig for guitar and bass
- High-quality effects suite
- Creative signal routing
- Full Live mode
- Supports Neural Amp Modeler A2
- Import custom IRs and AUv3 plugins
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AmpGate Pro is AmpGate reimagined: a complete neural rig for guitar and bass, with a suite of high quality effects, creative routing, a fully fledged Live mode and much more. Now supporting the latest Neural Amp Modeler A2 standard. Try it free for 48 hours. No card, no account, no subscription. TONE3000, BUILT IN - Sign in once and browse the whole catalog of amps, pedals, IRs and full rigs, with search, sorting and endless scrolling - Tap a tone to play through it immediately, tap the heart to keep it in your library - Download cabinet IRs the same way, or import your own .wav IRs from Files THE CHAIN - Up to 64 blocks per preset: drag to reorder, one tap to bypass - Amp, Pedal and Cab blocks that hold as many neural captures and IRs as your device can run, anywhere in the chain - Effects modeled after real hardware: LA, FET and OTA compressors, tube and tape saturation, graphic EQ with Tone Match, envelope filter, ring mod, lo-fi, stereo widener and doubler - 8 modulation modes: Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Tremolo, Vibrato, Ensemble, Uni-Vibe, Rotary - 7 delay modes: Digital, Analog, Tape, Diffuse, Shimmer, Multi-tap and Reverse, with ducking and tempo sync - 5 reverbs: Plate, Room, Convolution, Cloud and Haze - High quality pitch shifting: three engines, up to 24 semitones either way, polyphonic and fast enough to play - A noise gate ahead of the whole chain and a transparent limiter after it - Load your own Audio Unit plug-ins as blocks in the chain ROUTING - Split your signal into up to 4 parallel lanes, each with its own level, pan and gain compensation - Or divide it by frequency band through 2, 3 and 4-way Linkwitz-Riley crossovers - Lane latency is aligned for you, so parallel paths stay in phase PRESETS AND SCENES - Store unlimited presets with search, tags and favourites, and keep 6 of them on the hotswitch bar - Up to 8 scenes per preset, recalled gaplessly, with no reload and no dropout - Full preset and scene tail spillover: delays and reverbs ring on across the change - Export and import presets as files to back them up or share them LIVE - Full screen Live mode with large scene tiles, transport, tuner and click always in reach - Setlist mode: build setlists where every song carries its preset, starting scene, tempo and backing track, and switches automatically - Playlist mode: import your own backing tracks and play them for practice and jamming - Chromatic tuner, metronome and tap tempo, with delays, modulations and reverbs locked to the tempo in note values CONTROL - MIDI learn: map any CC or Program Change to any knob, bypass, preset slot, scene or setlist step - Bluetooth MIDI pairing and MIDI 2.0 support - Siri Shortcuts to recall a scene, step through your setlist and jump straight into Live mode PLUG-IN - AUv3 effect for any host on your iPad or iPhone - Same engine, same library, same presets as the app SOUND AND SETUP - Input calibration, so captures see the level they were recorded at - Mono or stereo output, sample rate and buffer size, input channel and output pair selection on multi channel interfaces - Background audio and a live DSP load meter - Light and dark themes with nine accent colors, resizable blocks, tone curve on or off AmpGate Pro is a one time purchase. No subscription, ever. The 48 hour trial covers the app; the AUv3 plug-in comes with the unlock. Everything runs on your device. Your models, IRs and presets stay yours. Neural Amp Modeler and TONE3000 are trademarks of their respective owners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: AmpGate Pro at Free against Ampz's $9.99. AmpGate Pro also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Ampz's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads 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
AmpGate Pro is free to download; Ampz costs $9.99 up front. AmpGate Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ampz asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ampz holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively.
Ampz ships an update weekly, AmpGate Pro every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ampz | AmpGate Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better | 3.5 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | LNH Enterprises LLC | MATTEO DEMETRIO ZANARDI |
Customer experience
Ampz
AmpGate Pro
In-app purchases
Ampz
No in-app purchases
AmpGate Pro
- Lifetime Unlock$8.99









