Firehawk Remote vs Tone Room
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
Read full descriptionHide 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)
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.
- Edit amplifier tones
- Manage user programs
- Backup amplifier settings
- Wireless Bluetooth MIDI connection
- USB wired connection
Read full descriptionHide 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
Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
Firehawk Remote ships an update every 2 months, Tone Room every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.
| Parameter | Firehawk Remote | Tone Room |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (46 ratings) — better | 2.4 (41 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews — better | 27.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 46 — better | 41 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Line 6 | KORG INC. |
Customer experience
Firehawk Remote
Tone Room
In-app purchases
Firehawk Remote
No in-app purchases
Tone Room
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Firehawk Remote free?
Is Tone Room free?
Which has better reviews, Firehawk Remote or Tone Room?
Do Firehawk Remote or Tone Room have ads?
Which is updated more often, Firehawk Remote or Tone Room?
Other comparisons















