# iKlip Stage vs Overloud THU

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Overloud THU at 60% against iKlip Stage's 9%. Overloud THU also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.7) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 16 months). iKlip Stage's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iKlip Stage sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Overloud THU sells 35 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Overloud THU holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 97 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of iKlip Stage's written reviews are positive against 60% of Overloud THU's.

iKlip Stage ships an update every 16 months, Overloud THU every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iKlip Stage | Overloud THU |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iklip-stage/id891745624/reviews) | **[4.1 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overloud-thu/id1478394489/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 36 | **97** |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | **60.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IK Multimedia US, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/323694278) | [Almateq SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025751529) |

## What reviewers say

### iKlip Stage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iklip-stage/id891745624)

This app helps musicians manage their music scores, lyrics, and tabs for live performances. Organize files into setlists and view them full-screen, with options for hands-free page turning via wireless accessories.

**Highlights:** Import music scores, lyrics, and tabs, Create and organize setlists, Full-screen score viewing, Hands-free page turning with accessories, Supports PDF, TXT, image, and RTF formats, Portrait and landscape modes

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Set Lists | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Turns pages reliably
- 👍 Easy to connect to BlueBoard
- 👍 Works great for page flipping
- 👍 Does what it says
- 👍 Great display of PDFs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Very basic and hard to use
- 👎 Difficult to navigate
- 👎 Bluetooth page turner not working
- 👎 Does virtually nothing else
- 👎 Expensive for limited functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth page turner not working
- Cannot get lyrics imported
- Page turning stops after 30 seconds
- File button not working
- Lists become unreadable

**Requested features**

- Add editing functions to PDFs
- Add notes/markup within the app
- Improve Files button navigation
- Allow import of multiple files at once
- Improve user interface


### 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 iKlip Stage free?

iKlip Stage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Overloud THU free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iKlip Stage or Overloud THU?

Overloud THU is rated higher. iKlip Stage averages 1.7 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Overloud THU averages 4.1 from 97 ratings.

### Do iKlip Stage or Overloud THU have ads?

Neither iKlip Stage nor Overloud THU shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iKlip Stage or Overloud THU?

iKlip Stage ships an update every 16 months, and Overloud THU every 11 days. Most recently, iKlip Stage was updated on October 24, 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.*