Comparison

NAM Loader Pedal vs NAM A2 Player

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

Head to head
About

NAM Loader Pedal

This app allows musicians to load and play through neural network-based guitar amplifier models on iOS devices. It offers studio-quality amp simulation, cabinet emulation, and integration with popular music production apps. Access a vast library of community-created tones for practice, recording, or live performance.

Highlights
  • Load .nam neural amp models
  • Built-in noise gate
  • Tone stack EQ
  • Impulse Response (IR) support
  • AUv3 plugin compatibility
  • Standalone audio effects processor
  • MIDI CC mapping
Features
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Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) Loader brings the power of neural network-based amp modeling to your iOS device. Load any .nam model captured from real guitar amplifiers and cabinets, and play through them with the authentic feel and response of the original gear. Whether you're practicing with headphones, recording in GarageBand or AUM, or playing live through your favorite AUv3 host, NAM Loader delivers studio-quality amp simulation with the warmth and character of classic tube amps, the punch of solid-state, or the high-gain tones of modern metal — all from a single neural network model. Tone3000 Community Integration: • Browse thousands of community-created NAM models • Sign in with your Tone3000 account to access your saved tones • Download and load models directly within the app • Search by amp, pedal, or artist to find your perfect sound Key Features: • Load any standard .nam neural amp model • Built-in noise gate to keep your signal clean • Tone stack EQ (Bass, Middle, Treble) to shape your sound • Impulse Response (IR) support for cabinet simulation • AUv3 plugin — works with GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis, and more • Standalone mode with built-in audio input • MIDI CC mapping for hands-free parameter control • Low-latency processing for real-time performance • Perfect companion for Studio Camera and other music apps Note: This app requires an AUv3-compatible host app (such as GarageBand, AUM, or Cubasis) to function as a plugin. In standalone mode, it operates as an audio effects processor with full MIDI control. Download NAM Loader today and unlock the world's largest collection of neural amp models on your iPhone or iPad.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

NAM Loader Pedal4 screens
NAM A2 Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NAM A2 Player at Free against NAM Loader Pedal's $4.99. NAM A2 Player also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). NAM Loader Pedal's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days) and ratings volume (12 vs 4). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

NAM A2 Player is free to download; NAM Loader Pedal costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NAM A2 Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of NAM Loader Pedal's written reviews are positive against 100% of NAM A2 Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NAM Loader Pedal ships an update every 4 days, NAM A2 Player every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NAM Loader Pedal versus NAM A2 Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNAM Loader PedalNAM A2 Player
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (12 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRafael Guilherme BertholdoMiltos Makris

Customer experience

NAM Loader Pedal

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

NAM A2 Player

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NAM Loader Pedal

No in-app purchases

None

NAM A2 Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NAM Loader Pedal free?
NAM Loader Pedal costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NAM A2 Player free?
NAM A2 Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NAM Loader Pedal or NAM A2 Player?
NAM A2 Player is rated higher. NAM Loader Pedal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while NAM A2 Player averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do NAM Loader Pedal or NAM A2 Player have ads?
Neither NAM Loader Pedal nor NAM A2 Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NAM Loader Pedal or NAM A2 Player?
NAM Loader Pedal ships an update every 4 days, and NAM A2 Player every 9 days. Most recently, NAM Loader Pedal was updated on November 11, 2026 and NAM A2 Player on October 31, 2026.

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