Firehawk Remote vs SONICLINK
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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)
SONICLINK
Manage your POCKET MASTER device with this application. Access full effects chains, download and upload custom tones, and import impulse responses. The app offers an intuitive interface for easy parameter adjustments and data backup.
- Manage POCKET MASTER device
- Access full effects chain/parameters
- Download/upload tones
- Import impulse responses (IR)
- Intuitive user interface
- Import/export tones and IRs
- Data backup functionality
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This app is designed to manage the POCKET MASTER. With this app, you can access the full effects chain/parameters, download/upload tones, and more. ● Intuitive User Interface The SONICLINK features a straightforward and intuitive user interface, making parameter adjustments a breeze. ● Import/Export and Backup You can use the app not only to import/export the tones you’ve downloaded but also to import IR. Remember to back up your data if needed! For more information: https://www.sonicake.com/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SONICLINK at 4.3 against Firehawk Remote's 3.1. SONICLINK also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 28%). Firehawk Remote's advantage is ratings volume (45 vs 13) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SONICLINK holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Firehawk Remote's written reviews are positive against 67% of SONICLINK's.
Firehawk Remote ships an update every 2 months, SONICLINK every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Firehawk Remote | SONICLINK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (45 ratings) | 4.3 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 45 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 158 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Line 6 | Changsha Sonicake Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Firehawk Remote
SONICLINK
In-app purchases
Firehawk Remote
No in-app purchases
SONICLINK
No in-app purchases
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