Comparison

FCBFF vs jAmp IR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FCBFF

This app simplifies programming and using the Behringer FCB1010 MIDI foot controller. It allows for in-app configuration testing, direct MIDI connection for uploading, and even wireless control via a second iOS device. It's designed to enhance your music-making setup by giving you more control over synthesizers, sequencers, and effects.

Highlights
  • FCB1010 MIDI foot controller programming
  • In-app configuration emulation
  • Direct MIDI upload/download
  • Wireless MIDI control via Bluetooth
  • External QWERTY keyboard support
  • iPad slide-over and split-screen support
Features
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FCBFF is your Foot Controller's Best Friend Forever! The FCB1010 from Behringer is a popular MIDI foot controller, but it can be difficult to program. FCBFF makes programming quick and easy; you can test out a configuration using the built-in emulation from the app, and then download the configuration to the FCB1010 using a MIDI connection. Instructions for uploading and downloading to the FCB1010 are included in the app, and will take you through the process step-by-step; it's easier than you might expect. FCBFF supports slide-over and side-by-side configuration on the iPad. If you're configuring an iOS MIDI app such as Kymatica's AUM, DB Audioware's 20th Anniversary, or the L7 Looper from AudioKit, you can have both FCBFF and the other apps on-screen at the same time. This makes configuring the MIDI learn features of the other apps quick and easy. You can then use FCBFF as a MIDI controller, or download the configuration to an FCB1010. Once you have your FCB1010 programmed, you can use it to control synthesizers, sequencers, loopers, and effects apps, all while keeping your hands on your instrument. Many iOS music apps support MIDI, and you can also control MIDI enabled hardware. If you have more than one iOS device, you can use one of your older devices to make the FCB1010 a wireless MIDI controller. The dual-device setup also makes using a guitar effects app easy. Most guitar audio interfaces use the dock connector -- so if you're playing a guitar, and using an effects app, you can't use the dock port for a MIDI connection. By transferring MIDI from a second device using MIDI over Bluetooth, you can connect the FCB1010 to your guitar effects apps, and have everything working in sync. Both the iPhone and iPad app support external QWERTY keyboards; you can use keystrokes on the keyboard to emulate an FCB1010. With a Bluetooth QWERTY keyboard, you can have a small wireless controller that fits on your music stand; no need to drag the FCB1010 with you everywhere you go. Take control of your music making setup, by getting the most out of your FCB1010. Demo videos and more information about the app are available on the Secret Base Design web site: https://secretbasedesign.com/apps/fcbff.html IMPORTANT: FCBFF is designed to work with the stock Behringer FCB firmware, version 2.3 or later. The app does not support the after-market UNO chip, and similar modifications. Very old FCB1010s with firmware versions below 2.3 may not be compatible. Any FCB1010 manufactured after 2003 should have firmware that is compatible. FCBFF is your Foot Controller's Best Friend Forever -- we think you're going to love it!

About

jAmp IR

This tool loads impulse responses for guitar and bass amp cabinet simulation. It allows mixing two impulse responses and offers fine control over filters, gain, and phase. The app includes five high-quality impulse responses.

Highlights
  • Impulse response loader
  • Cabinet simulator for guitar and bass
  • Mix two impulse responses
  • High and low pass filters
  • Gain control
  • Phase inversion
Features
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jAmp IR is a zero latency impulse response loader tool in AUv3 plugin format. It is designed to be a cabinet simulator for guitar and bass amps. Two impulse responses can be mixed. Furthermore there is fine level control in the form of high and low pass filters, gain control, and phase inversion. The app comes with 5 high quality impulse responses.

Screenshots

FCBFF4 screens
jAmp IR1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: jAmp IR at Free against FCBFF's $14.99. jAmp IR also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 87 months). FCBFF's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

jAmp IR is free to download; FCBFF costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

jAmp IR holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 15 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of FCBFF's written reviews are positive against 67% of jAmp IR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FCBFF ships an update every 87 months, jAmp IR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FCBFF versus jAmp IR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFCBFFjAmp IR
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (10 ratings)4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1015 — better
Update frequencyEvery 87 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecret Base DesignJan Maes

Customer experience

FCBFF

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%

jAmp IR

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

FCBFF

No in-app purchases

None

jAmp IR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FCBFF free?
FCBFF costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is jAmp IR free?
jAmp IR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FCBFF or jAmp IR?
jAmp IR is rated higher. FCBFF averages 3.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while jAmp IR averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do FCBFF or jAmp IR have ads?
Neither FCBFF nor jAmp IR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FCBFF or jAmp IR?
FCBFF ships an update every 87 months, and jAmp IR every 2 weeks. Most recently, FCBFF was updated on October 13, 2026 and jAmp IR on September 27, 2026.

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