Comparison

Firehawk Remote vs AmpliTube TONEX

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

Head to head
About

Firehawk Remote

This app provides remote control for Line 6 Firehawk guitar effects processors and amplifiers. Craft intricate signal chains, adjust numerous tone parameters, and access a vast online library of presets. Save and recall unlimited custom tones for any performance.

Highlights
  • Remote control for Firehawk devices
  • Craft signal chains and fine-tune parameters
  • Access vast online tone library
  • Create, save, and recall unlimited presets
  • Control amp and effects models
  • Share tonal creations
Features
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Firehawk Remote is the control app for the Line 6 Firehawk devices. Firehawk FX is a multi-effect pedal and Firehawk 1500 is an all-in-one stage amp, making it easier than ever to create the perfect guitar tone. From your phone or tablet, you can craft elaborate signal chains, fine-tune hundreds of tone parameters, and connect with a massive online community of guitarists. The Line 6 cloud contains a vast library of tones covering countless genres and thousands of popular songs. You can create, save and recall an unlimited number of presets, so you’ll always have access to the tones you need. Please note: This app *requires* a firmware update for your Firehawk device to function with the app. To update your Firehawk device please use the Line 6 Updater software for Mac/PC via USB available at www.line6.com/software. Or, perform the update via Bluetooth using the Firehawk Remote app via the Settings->Device Flash menu. Download it today to view the introductory tutorial and explore the possibilities. KEY FEATURES • Take command of the 29 HD Amp Models, 25 HD Effects Models, 78 POD Farm Amp Models, and 95 POD Farm Effects Models in your Firehawk FX. • Control and configure 8 simultaneous effects • Remotely control output and playback levels of your Firehawk FX • Assign effects to colored LED foot switches of your Firehawk FX • Assign the FX knob and expression pedal to individual effect parameters • Set and save Line 6 Variax® Parameters to recall the guitar, pickup, and tunings when used with a Line 6 Variax® Standard, or James Tyler Variax® • Share your tonal creations via Twitter and Facebook • Made for iPhone 6®, iPhone® 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPad® (4th generation), iPad mini, iPad (3rd generation), iPad 2 and iPod touch® (5th generation)

About

AmpliTube TONEX

This app uses AI to recreate the sound of guitar and bass amps and effects. Play, practice, and record anywhere with hyper-realistic gear models. Access a vast library of tones and shape your sound with powerful editing tools.

Highlights
  • AI Machine Modeling™ Tone Models
  • Standalone app and AUv3 plug-in
  • Tone Model library browsing and downloading
  • Preset editing and saving
  • Built-in tone shaping tools (compressor, EQ, reverb)
  • VIR™ cabinet technology
  • Cross-platform tone model syncing
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AI Machine Modeled tones player on the go • Play, practice and record anywhere with your TONEX Tone Models on iPhone and iPad • Standalone universal app and plug-in compatible with AUv3 host apps • Enjoy the exact same tone and sound-shaping tools as on Mac/PC • Browse, search and download additional Tone Models from TONEX in ToneNET • Edit and save presets on your iPhone or iPad • Free to download with 20 premium must-have and 20 à-la-carte Tone Models • Connect to one of our iRig interfaces for the ultimate mobile experience Your dream rig always with you TONEX lets you experience breakthrough AI Machine Modeling™ Tone Models anywhere. Play, practice and record on the go using the most authentic and hyper-realistic gear models ever made. This free app lets you access your Premium Tone Model library anywhere with seamless sync, for a limitless supply of inspiration. More tone, more playing, more fun! TONEX puts the world’s most iconic guitar and bass gear right in your pocket with realism like you never imagined. Plug into the experience TONEX offers the most hyper-realistic guitar and bass tones ever thanks to IK’s advanced AI Machine Modeling™. Feel the warmth and dynamic response of real amps and pedals right on your iPhone or iPad as never before. Connect one of our mobile interfaces to practice and jam along with your favorite songs or record guitar and bass tracks with ease when inspiration strikes. Standalone or inside your favorite recording apps TONEX works as a standalone iPhone and iPad app, but also supports AUv3 to work as a plug-in inside top AU host apps like GarageBand, Cubasis 3, Auria Pro and many more. Powerful tone shaping Tweak your tone to perfection using a built-in compressor, pre- and post-amp EQ, noise gate and beautiful stereo reverbs using IK’s latest award-winning algorithms. Built-in VIR™ cabinet technology lets you place and adjust microphones with stunning accuracy, and all your edits with TONEX can be saved as presets. A limitless library of gear and tone Explore user-created Tone Models in the new TONEX section of ToneNET, IK’s online tone-sharing platform. You can instantly search, filter, demo and download a massive range of Premium and user-generated Tone Models. Any user or paid Tone Model you download is yours to keep forever and use with TONEX app, TONEX Mac/PC and inside AmpliTube 5 with seamless integration of Premium Tone Models between all your devices. For subscriptions, user or paid Tone Models work exclusively with TONEX app while your subscription is active. Access your real gear anywhere Since TONEX works across all platforms, you can easily use TONEX Mac/PC to model your own gear and bring it anywhere. Model your own gear, post Tone Models on ToneNET and then download them to your mobile device. Tweak settings on a plane, jam in a hotel room, record at a remote studio, the TONEX brings your signature sound along for the experience with the same ultra-accurate Tone Models as the desktop version. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.ikmultimedia.com/privacy

Screenshots

Firehawk Remote3 screens
AmpliTube TONEX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Firehawk Remote at 3.0 against AmpliTube TONEX's 2.5. Firehawk Remote also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ratings volume (46 vs 10). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. AmpliTube TONEX sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Firehawk Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Firehawk Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Firehawk Remote's written reviews are positive against 25% of AmpliTube TONEX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Firehawk Remote versus AmpliTube TONEX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirehawk RemoteAmpliTube TONEX
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (46 ratings) — better2.5 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews — better24.7% of reviews
Number of ratings46 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB565 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLine 6IK Multimedia US, LLC

Customer experience

Firehawk Remote

All ratings45 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral13.3%
Negative42.2%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral15.3%
Negative56.9%

AmpliTube TONEX

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews215 reviews
Positive24.7%
Neutral11.6%
Negative63.7%

Bugs and requests

Firehawk Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

AmpliTube TONEX

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when connecting to ToneNet
  • Inability to save settings and presets
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to import and manage custom presets
  • Inclusion of more effects like delay and modulation
  • MIDI support for remote control
  • Improved integration with DAWs and other apps

In-app purchases

None

Firehawk Remote

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

AmpliTube TONEX

Subscriptions1
  • TONEX MAX Monthly (iOS only)$9.991 Month
One-time7
  • TONEX Clean$19.99
  • TONEX Drive$19.99
  • TONEX Metal$19.99
Show 4 more
  • TONEX Lead$19.99
  • TONEX SE$59.99
  • TONEX$149.99
  • TONEX MAX$249.99

Questions

Is Firehawk Remote free?
Firehawk Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AmpliTube TONEX free?
AmpliTube TONEX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Firehawk Remote or AmpliTube TONEX?
Firehawk Remote is rated higher. Firehawk Remote averages 3.0 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while AmpliTube TONEX averages 2.5 from 10 ratings.
Do Firehawk Remote or AmpliTube TONEX have ads?
Neither Firehawk Remote nor AmpliTube TONEX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Firehawk Remote or AmpliTube TONEX?
Firehawk Remote ships an update every 2 months, and AmpliTube TONEX every 2 months. Most recently, Firehawk Remote was updated on October 21, 2026 and AmpliTube TONEX on October 31, 2026.

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