# AMPLIFi Remote vs TONEX Control

The clearest difference is ratings volume: AMPLIFi Remote at 156 against TONEX Control's 15. AMPLIFi Remote also leads on review sentiment (26% vs 17%) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.0 for AMPLIFi Remote against 1.9 for TONEX Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AMPLIFi Remote has 156 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of AMPLIFi Remote's written reviews are positive against 17% of TONEX Control's.

AMPLIFi Remote ships an update every 2 months, TONEX Control every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AMPLIFi Remote | TONEX Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.0 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amplifi-remote/id763131639/reviews)** | [1.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonex-control/id6752714564/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **156** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **26.0% of reviews** | 17.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 99 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Line 6](https://appshunter.io/developer/356473190) | [IK Multimedia US, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/323694278) |

## 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


### TONEX Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonex-control/id6752714564)

This free companion app provides guitarists and bassists with wireless control over their TONEX Plug. It offers real-time editing, extensive preset management, and access to a vast online community of tone models and presets. Practice tools like a tuner and metronome are also included.

**Highlights:** Real-time amp, cab, and effect editing, Unlimited user preset management, Access to ToneNET community, Bluetooth streaming for practice, Built-in tuner and metronome, Instant device connectivity

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AMPLIFi Remote free?

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

### Is TONEX Control free?

TONEX Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AMPLIFi Remote or TONEX Control?

AMPLIFi Remote is rated higher. AMPLIFi Remote averages 2.0 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while TONEX Control averages 1.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do AMPLIFi Remote or TONEX Control have ads?

Neither AMPLIFi Remote nor TONEX Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AMPLIFi Remote or TONEX Control?

AMPLIFi Remote ships an update every 2 months, and TONEX Control every 3 months. Most recently, AMPLIFi Remote was updated on October 12, 2026 and TONEX Control on October 15, 2026.

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