# AMPLIFi Remote vs Overloud THU

The clearest difference is rating: Overloud THU at 4.1 against AMPLIFi Remote's 2.0. Overloud THU also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 26%) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). AMPLIFi Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 35) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Overloud THU sells 35 one-off in-app purchases. AMPLIFi Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Overloud THU holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 156 and 97 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of AMPLIFi Remote's written reviews are positive against 60% of Overloud THU's.

AMPLIFi Remote ships an update every 2 months, Overloud THU every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AMPLIFi Remote | Overloud THU |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amplifi-remote/id763131639/reviews) | **[4.1 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overloud-thu/id1478394489/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **156** | 97 |
| Positive reviews | 26.0% of reviews | **60.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Line 6](https://appshunter.io/developer/356473190) | [Almateq SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025751529) |

## What reviewers say

### AMPLIFi Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amplifi-remote/id763131639)

This app offers a revolutionary guitar experience by wirelessly controlling your Line 6 AMPLIFi device. Explore and download free tones, match song tones from your music library, and share your own creations. Apple Watch integration provides convenient control on your wrist.

**Highlights:** Wireless control of AMPLIFi device, Download free jam tracks and tones, Match song tones from music library, Edit, save, and publish tones to cloud, Apple Watch integration for control, Access over 70 amps and 104 effects

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great concept
- 👍 Flexible and practical
- 👍 Intuitive and well-organized
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 👍 Awesome tones and features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable Bluetooth connection
- 🐛 Disconnects often
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Fails to connect to amp
- Loses connection randomly
- Incompatible with latest iOS versions
- Firmware update bricks the amp

**Requested features**

- Ability to rearrange signal chain
- Ability to override presets
- Improved Bluetooth range
- Ability to use without app
- PC/Mac version of the app


### Overloud THU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overloud-thu/id1478394489)

Transform your iOS device into a powerful guitar and bass amplifier and effects simulator. Build custom rigs with a vast library of amps, cabinets, and pedals, and utilize advanced features for recording, live performance, and practice.

**Highlights:** Guitar and bass amp simulation, Extensive cabinet and pedal effects library, IR Loader, Rig Player for captured tones, AUv3 support for DAWs, MIDI pedalboard control, Amp Tweak customization

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (35)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TH-U FREE Pack | Free | one-time |
| 11201 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 11210 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 11237 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| TH-U RockGuy for Desktop | $0.99 | one-time |
| 11325 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 11327 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 11033 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 11200 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 11211 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Made In Rock - PFL 100 Desktop | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tumble ODS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Randall T2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Darkstar 40 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stryverb | $4.99 | one-time |
| British Classics Rig Library | $12.99 | one-time |
| American Classics Rig Library | $17.99 | one-time |
| Vintage Collection 1 Rig Lib | $17.99 | one-time |
| Choptones Fend Twin65 Rig Lib | $17.99 | one-time |
| Choptones Tone Impera Rig Lib | $17.99 | one-time |
| BHS Sold Rig Library | $19.99 | one-time |
| FX Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| TH-U Made In Rock - PFL 100 | $24.99 | one-time |
| TH-U All Metal Gear | $24.99 | one-time |
| BHS Iconic 1 Hair Metal RigLib | $26.99 | one-time |
| Bass Rigs Vol. 1 Rig Library | $26.99 | one-time |
| Distortion Bundle | $27.99 | one-time |
| TH-U Rock Collection | $29.99 | one-time |
| TH-U Metal Collection | $29.99 | one-time |
| TH-U RockGuy Collection | $29.99 | one-time |
| TH-U 60's Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| TH-U Funk and R&B Collection | $29.99 | one-time |
| Amps & Cabs Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| TH-U Full for Desktop Owners | $59.99 | one-time |
| TH-U Premium | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎸 Excellent amp and guitar tones
- 🔊 Great sound quality and feel
- 🎨 Impressive range of amps, cabs, and effects
- 🤖 Faithful desktop version port to iOS
- 🔍 Detailed and customizable presets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤔 Unintuitive and cluttered user interface
- 🔇 Compatibility issues with certain audio interfaces
- 🔍 Lack of clear documentation and tutorials
- 🔀 Difficulty managing and navigating presets

**Reported bugs**

- MIDI issues and temporary locking up of the app
- Crashes and stability problems with recent updates
- Incompatibility with newer iPad Pro models

**Requested features**

- Add support for loading custom impulse responses
- Implement AUv3 support for better DAW integration
- Improve preset management with better organization
- Add more iconic amp models and effects
- Enhance the looper functionality and usability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AMPLIFi Remote free?

AMPLIFi Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Overloud THU free?

Overloud THU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AMPLIFi Remote or Overloud THU?

Overloud THU is rated higher. AMPLIFi Remote averages 2.0 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Overloud THU averages 4.1 from 97 ratings.

### Do AMPLIFi Remote or Overloud THU have ads?

Neither AMPLIFi Remote nor Overloud THU shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AMPLIFi Remote or Overloud THU?

AMPLIFi Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Overloud THU every 11 days. Most recently, AMPLIFi Remote was updated on October 22, 2026 and Overloud THU on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*