# AMPLIFi Remote vs Black Distortion

The clearest difference is rating: Black Distortion at 5.0 against AMPLIFi Remote's 2.0. Black Distortion also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 26%). AMPLIFi Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 61 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Black Distortion holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AMPLIFi Remote has 156 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of AMPLIFi Remote's written reviews are positive against 67% of Black Distortion's.

AMPLIFi Remote ships an update every 2 months, Black Distortion every 61 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AMPLIFi Remote | Black Distortion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amplifi-remote/id763131639/reviews) | **[5.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-distortion/id1578909355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **156** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 26.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 61 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Line 6](https://appshunter.io/developer/356473190) | [Nembrini Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493296895) |

## 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


### Black Distortion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-distortion/id1578909355)

This audio plugin emulates a classic distortion pedal, offering versatile gain levels from mild overdrive to fuzzy tones. It features a unique filter control to shape high-end frequencies and a volume control for perfect integration with your existing sound. Use it as a primary distortion, a dirty channel for amplifiers, or a boost for solos.

**Highlights:** RAT2 distortion pedal emulation, Adjustable gain from overdrive to fuzz, Legendary filter control for treble shaping, Volume control for clean tone matching, Standalone, AudioUnit v3, and Inter-App Audio support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AMPLIFi Remote free?

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

### Is Black Distortion free?

Black Distortion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AMPLIFi Remote or Black Distortion?

Black Distortion is rated higher. AMPLIFi Remote averages 2.0 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Black Distortion averages 5.0 from 24 ratings.

### Do AMPLIFi Remote or Black Distortion have ads?

Neither AMPLIFi Remote nor Black Distortion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AMPLIFi Remote or Black Distortion?

AMPLIFi Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Black Distortion every 61 months. Most recently, AMPLIFi Remote was updated on October 22, 2026 and Black Distortion on October 24, 2026.

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