XTOMP vs AmpStamp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XTOMP
This application allows users to manage and customize effects for a specific guitar pedal. Users can download new effects, update firmware, and switch between different bypass modes, all through an intuitive interface via Bluetooth.
- Manage and purchase effects
- Update pedal firmware
- Switchable bypass modes
- Growing effect library
- Intuitive user interface
- Bluetooth connectivity
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This XTOMP app is designed for managing the HOTONE XTOMP pedal. You can turn your XTOMP into a completely different pedal, manage and purchase effects, and get updates and more functions with this app via Bluetooth® Smart*. ●Friendly, easy-to-use UI The intuitive, carefully designed user interface brings you great experience. Within several simple touches and slides, you can easily change your XTOMP from one effect to another or upgrade to a new firmware in several seconds. ●Limitless effects with flexible details There will be lots of different effects available in the XTOMP Store including iconic simulations from vintage effects to modern effects, HOTONE’s original standard effects, novel effects (mainly ambient and modulation effects) and so on. You’ll have an expanded, limitless treasury through the growing effect library. The bypass modes of all effects are switchable (True Bypass & Buffered Bypass); Tails on/off switch is available for some ambient effects like delays, reverbs, etc. ●About XTOMP XTOMP is an ultrathin effects pedal stompbox that simulates all kinds of iconic classic, vintage, or modern pedals and creates original standard/novel algorithms through its growing effects library. XTOMP app manages all your effects and transfers them to your stompbox via Bluetooth. XTOMP features: ●Ultrathin design ●Relay based true bypass footswitch with halo LED ●6 Knobs with halo LED ●Stereo I/O: L – Switchable between Relay True Bypass and Buffered Bypass, R - Buffered Bypass (analog) ●Free app for loading and managing effects ●Growing effect algorithms library ●9V DC (center negative) power supply For more information: www.xtomp.com www.hotoneaudio.com
AmpStamp
This app recreates vintage guitar tones with models of classic amps, effects, and cabinets. Customize your sound, save presets, and use MIDI controllers for hands-free operation. Expand your sonic palette with individual purchases or an all-access subscription.
- Vintage amplifier modeling
- Classic effects and cabinet simulations
- Customizable sound presets
- MIDI controller support
- In-app Gear Shop
- All-access subscription option
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AmpStamp is a best-in-class audio processing tool for Mac, iPad & iPhone, built on true component models of vintage amplifiers and effects, with a deep library of speaker cabinets and reverbs. These are real circuit models, not captured snapshots frozen at a single setting—turn any knob and the whole amp responds the way the original hardware would. Our goal is to recreate guitar tones heard on classic albums—dial them in exactly, then push past what the hardware allowed or what was even possible at the time of recording. Create tones ranging from classic rock and blues all the way to alternative and heavy metal, with enough gain to spare. When you’ve dialed in the perfect sound, save it as a preset in the virtual Floor Controller for instant recall. And set up your favorite MIDI controller for hands-free operation whether live, in the studio, or just jamming with friends. When you need more options or want to expand your creativity, head to the Gear Shop. You can buy amplifiers, cabinets, and pedals individually or subscribe for an inexpensive all-access pass that includes all future updates and products. Get fuzzed out and sound like a classic rock hero or an early punk rocker, use flange to unleash the eighties, and everything can always use more wah. Stay tuned for new products and updates. --- VINTAGE GEAR DONE RIGHT The mobile revolution for guitar is just beginning. We are in the process of building a definitive catalogue of the most desirable tones based on our accurate models of vintage amplifiers and effects, all at your finger tips. Not only can you play along with your favorite records, you can sound exactly like them too. DRAG, DROP, ROCK We have designed simple interfaces that refocus energy on playing something cool. There’s no need to fumble with mic selection or placement, each amplifier has been tuned to sound exactly like the records that employed them. CONSTANTLY EVOLVING AND GETTING BETTER With an inexpensive subscription you gain complete access to all of our products, including future releases. It’s the best way to take full advantage of our technology as the application becomes more valuable over time. We’re continuing to track down great pieces of vintage gear so you’re going to want to be plugged in and ready. The history of rock n’ roll sound is at your fingertips. --- If you choose to subscribe either monthly or yearly, payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your subscription may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. Terms Of Use: https://themusicologygroup.com/ampstamp/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://themusicologygroup.com/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AmpStamp at 4.4 against XTOMP's 3.2. AmpStamp also leads on ratings volume (32 vs 5). XTOMP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). 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
Both are free to download. AmpStamp sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. XTOMP asks for nothing beyond the download.
AmpStamp holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AmpStamp has 32 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of XTOMP's written reviews are positive against 55% of AmpStamp's.
XTOMP ships an update monthly, AmpStamp every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XTOMP | AmpStamp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (5 ratings) | 4.4 (32 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 48.3% of reviews | 54.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 32 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 254 MB | 496 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hotone | The Musicology Group, Inc. |
Customer experience
XTOMP
AmpStamp
In-app purchases
XTOMP
No in-app purchases
AmpStamp
- AmpStamp14 Days trial$4.991 Month
- AmpStamp14 Days trial$49.991 Year
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