Comparison

Firehawk Remote vs Tone Room

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
Read full description

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

Tone Room

This app allows you to edit and manage tones for compatible VOX amplifier products. Connect wirelessly via Bluetooth MIDI or wired via USB to customize settings, organize user programs, and create backups.

Highlights
  • Edit amplifier tones
  • Manage user programs
  • Backup amplifier settings
  • Wireless Bluetooth MIDI connection
  • USB wired connection
Features
Read full description

Tone Room is an editor/librarian for VOX products. Connect a compatible product to your iPhone or iPad with a USB cable to edit tones, manage user programs, and back up them. You can also connect the Adio Air GT/BS via Bluetooth MIDI for wireless use. Tone Room 1.4.6 is compatible with the following products: • VOX VX II Modeling Guitar Amplifier • VOX VT20X/40X/100X Modeling Guitar Amplifiers • VOX Adio Air GT/Adio GT Modeling Guitar & Audio Amplifiers • VOX Adio Air BS/Adio BS Modeling Bass & Audio Amplifiers • VOX VX50 GTV Modeling Guitar Amplifier • VOX Cambridge50 Modeling Guitar Amplifier To connect via USB, you will need an adapter such as a USB-C to USB Adapter or a Lightning-USB Camera Adapter in addition to the USB cable. For information on how to connect to the Adio Air GT/BS via Bluetooth MIDI, refer to the "Adio Air Bluetooth MIDI Connection Guide" at https://voxamps.com/downloads.

Screenshots

Firehawk Remote3 screens
Tone Room1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Firehawk Remote at 3.0 against Tone Room's 2.4. Firehawk Remote also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Firehawk Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 41 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 28% and 27% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Firehawk Remote ships an update every 2 months, Tone Room every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Firehawk Remote versus Tone Room: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirehawk RemoteTone Room
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (46 ratings) — better2.4 (41 ratings)
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews — better27.2% of reviews
Number of ratings46 — better41
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLine 6KORG INC.

Customer experience

Firehawk Remote

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

Tone Room

All ratings41 ratings
Positive29.3%
Neutral12.2%
Negative58.5%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive27.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative66.0%

In-app purchases

None

Firehawk Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Tone Room

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Firehawk Remote free?
Firehawk Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tone Room free?
Tone Room is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Firehawk Remote or Tone Room?
Firehawk Remote is rated higher. Firehawk Remote averages 3.0 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Tone Room averages 2.4 from 41 ratings.
Do Firehawk Remote or Tone Room have ads?
Neither Firehawk Remote nor Tone Room shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Firehawk Remote or Tone Room?
Firehawk Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Tone Room every 5 months. Most recently, Firehawk Remote was updated on October 21, 2026 and Tone Room on October 21, 2026.

Other comparisons