Comparison

ToneStack GO 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

ToneStack GO

This app offers a vast collection of virtual amplifiers and effects for signal processing. It features advanced modeling technology and a versatile interface, allowing users to create complex signal chains and record music.

Highlights
  • Virtual Circuit amp & FX modeling
  • Extensive collection of amps, cabs, and FX
  • Versatile signal chain with 64 simultaneous units
  • ABY unit for signal splitting and routing
  • 8-track recorder with pitch/time shift
  • MIDI learn and preset management
  • Inter-App Audio and Audiobus support
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ToneStack GO is the ultimate UNIVERSAL app for signal processing: with the LARGEST and BEST selection of AMPS & FX, the latest advancements in modeling technology, and an unbelievably powerful yet simple interface – it simply shreds all the other guys. Right away, enjoy a classic amp & cab, and 7 meticulously designed FX. Expand to a total of 46 amps, 44 cabs, and 101 FX – the largest collection on iOS. Thanks to ToneStack GO's state-of-the-art “Virtual Circuit” technology, each ToneStack GO unit is the digital mirror image of a real analog topology. Unlike other FX apps that try to copycat with EQing and other gimmicks, ToneStack GO recreates the intricate designs of the real thing. The result is a warm, responsive tone with the natural behavior you find in analog units. Amazing Selection of Pro Amps & FX ToneStack GO offers a huge range of amps, cabs & FX: from sparkly clean to sizzling hot bias tube amps, iconic stompboxes, pro-grade rack units, and high-end reverbs, ToneStack GO the most complete plugin suite on the iOS. ToneStack GO also brings many powerful guitar FX to the iOS for the first time: polyphonic octaver, harmonizer, realistic spring reverbs, virtual-reel tape delays are just a few examples. The Most Versatile Signal Chain on iOS Why be limited with just 4 or 8 FX that other guys max you out at? ToneStack GO lets you run a whopping 64 amps & effects simultaneously* so you can let your imagination run wild. For even more power, ToneStack GO includes our unique ABY unit. Split your signal anywhere: run dual amp setups, switch or blend FX chains, or multiplex your signal via frequency splitting – countless permutations, all up to you. You can match any amp with any cab (all cabs have 3 mics with distance & position settings); you can insert any unit anywhere – even between amps and cabs like a true FX loop. Managing your signal chain is as easy as dragging and dropping an icon! inSTUDIO & Other Goodies Wanna quickly jam out an idea, or cut a song and share it? ToneStack offers a powerful 8-Track recorder —first 2 tracks free— with plenty of friendly features. Fire up the built-in Tapedeck to quickly record an idea; create loops, or manipulate audio with its Hi-Q pitch/time shift. Share audio via email, WiFi, iTunes or copy/paste. Built-in tuner, metronome, special onSTAGE mode are just a few other amazing ToneStack features. All the Pro Features of iOS Enjoy the full power of the platform’s top MIDI and Preset systems. MIDI learn is super-intuitive thanks to ToneStack GO's interface: all the amp & FX controls are MIDI-programmable. Effortlessly create UNLIMITED banks and presets – share them at the touch of a button. ToneStack GO is an Inter-App Audio effect, and works in any Audiobus slot. Highlights • “Virtual Circuit” amp & FX modeling technology • Units modeled after real-life circuits • ABY: split signal anywhere, use dual amp setups, blend, pan or switch FX chains • Complete collection: 46 amps, 44 cabs, 101 FX, with stompboxes & rack-units • 64 simultaneous amps & FX* • Independent amps & cabs • 3 mics per cab w/ distance & position setting • 8-Track recorder w/ 2 tracks free • Tapedeck w/ punch looping, sample-accurate rec, pitch/time manipulation, FX send • Tuner w/ permanent & fullscreen modes • Metronome, tap tempo, settable time signature • BPM sync mods & LFOs • Extremely powerful MIDI: control any amp or FX parameter • Easy MIDI Learn • MIDI prog changes + bank & preset up/down • Audiobus: input, FX, output, state-saving Hardware • Works with iOS compatible USB or headphone jack interfaces (USB recommended for best audio quality) • Requires iPad 2, iPhone 4S, iPod Touch 5 or newer Visit us at www.yonac.com * Device CPU limitations apply

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

ToneStack GO4 screens
jAmp IR1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: jAmp IR at none against ToneStack GO's 10. jAmp IR also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). ToneStack GO's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 67%) and ratings volume (48 vs 15). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. ToneStack GO sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. jAmp IR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

jAmp IR holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 15 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of ToneStack GO'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

ToneStack GO ships an update every 2 months, jAmp IR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ToneStack GO versus jAmp IR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToneStack GOjAmp IR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (48 ratings)4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.4% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings48 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size206 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYonac Inc.Jan Maes

Customer experience

ToneStack GO

All ratings48 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral10.4%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral9.7%
Negative13.9%

jAmp IR

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

In-app purchases

10 purchases

ToneStack GO

One-time10
  • inSTUDIO 8 Track$4.99
  • PolyOCT$5.99
  • Metal Bundle$9.99
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  • Boutique 1$9.99
  • Starter Bundle$9.99
  • Expansion v.2.0$19.99
  • Expansion v.3.0 Bundle$19.99
  • Motherload v.1.0$59.99
  • Motherload v.2.0 GO$94.99
  • Motherland v.3.0 GO Bundle$94.99
None

jAmp IR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ToneStack GO free?
ToneStack GO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is jAmp IR free?
jAmp IR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ToneStack GO or jAmp IR?
jAmp IR is rated higher. ToneStack GO averages 4.3 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while jAmp IR averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do ToneStack GO or jAmp IR have ads?
Neither ToneStack GO nor jAmp IR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ToneStack GO or jAmp IR?
ToneStack GO ships an update every 2 months, and jAmp IR every 2 weeks. Most recently, ToneStack GO was updated on November 1, 2026 and jAmp IR on November 4, 2026.

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