# ToneStack vs EG Nodes

The clearest difference is price: ToneStack at $9.99 against EG Nodes's $19.99. ToneStack also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). EG Nodes's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

ToneStack costs $9.99 and EG Nodes $19.99 up front. ToneStack sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and EG Nodes sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EG Nodes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 106 and 93 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of ToneStack's written reviews are positive against 92% of EG Nodes's.

ToneStack ships an update every 2 months, EG Nodes weekly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ToneStack | EG Nodes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$9.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonestack/id870269510/reviews) | **[4.8 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eg-nodes/id6466639463/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **106** | 93 |
| Positive reviews | 77.0% of reviews | **92.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 203 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yonac Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/288670023) | [Elliott Garage](https://appshunter.io/developer/454709866) |

## What reviewers say

### ToneStack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonestack/id870269510)

This app offers a vast collection of virtual guitar amplifiers, cabinets, and effects, meticulously modeled after real analog circuits. It provides an incredibly flexible signal chain, allowing users to combine up to 64 units simultaneously for extensive sound design possibilities. Features include an 8-track recorder, tuner, and metronome.

**Highlights:** Virtual Circuit modeling technology, Extensive amp, cab, and FX library, Up to 64 simultaneous effects, Flexible signal chain routing, 8-track recorder, MIDI learn and preset management

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| inSTUDIO 8 Track | $4.99 | one-time |
| PolyOCT | $5.99 | one-time |
| Metal Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Clean Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Blues Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Custom Shop STUDIO Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bass 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Expansion v.2.0 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Expansion v.3.0 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Motherload v.1.0 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Motherload v.2.0 | $84.99 | one-time |
| Motherload v.3.0 | $84.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great sound quality
- 🎨 Excellent amp and effects models
- 💡 Flexible signal routing with ABY splitter
- 🎛️ Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎶 Vast tonal possibilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with some interfaces
- 🔇 Weak noise gate performance
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for full experience
- 🕰️ Lack of updates and support over time

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Input/output issues with certain interfaces
- Preset and purchase restoration problems
- Latency and timing issues in some cases

**Requested features**

- AUv3 support for better DAW integration
- More amp and effect models
- Improved preset management and sharing
- MIDI mapping and expression pedal support
- Background audio playback


### EG Nodes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eg-nodes/id6466639463)

This app is a clip-based audio unit host and MIDI sequencer for creating musical projects. It offers a variety of built-in MIDI and audio nodes for generating sequences, recording, and sampling. Users can load external Audio Units and automate parameters for unique compositions.

**Highlights:** Clip-based Audio Unit host, Built-in MIDI generators (Note/Chord, Arpeggio, Sequencer), Audio recording and sampling, Load external AU3 instruments and effects, Scene and automation control, Flexible MIDI routing, Standalone and AUv3 modular sequencer

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Innovative concept and workflow
- 🚀 Fast idea generation
- ✨ Inspiring and creative
- 🔧 Powerful and flexible

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sampler won't play correctly
- 🐛 Sampler features inconsistent
- 🐛 Random arming and recording into disabled scenes
- 🐛 Crashes with some apps
- 🐛 Too much crashing results in losing work

**Reported bugs**

- Sampler won’t play correctly
- Sampler features don’t work consistently
- Scenes getting armed and recordings going into them despite disabling them
- Crashes with some apps
- Crashing results in losing work

**Requested features**

- Easy way to report bugs without login/account
- Keep save/refresh options on screen
- Audio recording or looping module
- Audio clip module, like a looper
- 16 steps per page for sequencers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ToneStack free?

ToneStack costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is EG Nodes free?

EG Nodes costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ToneStack or EG Nodes?

EG Nodes is rated higher. ToneStack averages 4.4 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while EG Nodes averages 4.8 from 93 ratings.

### Do ToneStack or EG Nodes have ads?

Neither ToneStack nor EG Nodes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ToneStack or EG Nodes?

ToneStack ships an update every 2 months, and EG Nodes weekly. Most recently, ToneStack was updated on October 20, 2026 and EG Nodes on October 20, 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.*