Comparison

XTOMP vs WireTap Riff Recorder

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Manage and purchase effects
  • Update pedal firmware
  • Switchable bypass modes
  • Growing effect library
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Bluetooth connectivity
Features
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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

About

WireTap Riff Recorder

Instantly capture musical ideas with this app. Record any instrument using your phone's microphone, organize your creations with tags and names, and share them with collaborators. Streamline your workflow from riff to finished song.

Highlights
  • Instant audio recording
  • Unlimited recording time
  • Built-in peak monitor
  • Trim and delete recordings
  • Automatic name generator
  • Tagging and grouping
  • Email sharing
  • Bluetooth pedal sync
Features
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With the free WireTap app you’ll never lose that million-dollar riff or killer chord-progression again. Just grab your phone and start capturing your ideas quick and easy no matter where you may find yourself when inspiration strikes. WireTap uses your iPhone’s built-in microphone to record your guitar, bass, piano, keyboard, voice and well… basically any musical instrument you can think of. While it’s built-in peak meter ensures a perfect sounding take every single time. From there you can tag, name, group and trim your recordings or even share them with your friends, all via the app, giving you an unprecedented fast and fluent workflow. The distance from rough riff to finished song of awesomeness has never been shorter! Capture your music instantly • The simple and intuitive interface makes it a breeze to record your music. • Unlimited recording time • Features a built-in peak monitor, so your recordings won’t distort. • Cut the unwanted bits off your recordings with the Trim tool. • Easily delete an unwanted recording by swiping from right to left. Catalogue your creativity • The cool name generator automatically gives your recordings fun and creative names, so you don’t end up with an epic collection of untitled tracks. • You can of course rename the recordings yourself, if you already have an awesome title in mind. • Add tags to each recording, so it’s easier to find them later. Collaborate & Create • Kick-start the creative process instantly by e-mailing your best recordings to your friends or bandmates directly from the app. • You can also transfer your recordings to your DAW of choice, and start molding your sketch into a fully-fledged song. Sync up with the WireTap Riff Recorder pedal • Sync via Bluetooth • Transfer recordings from the pedal to the app by swiping from the left to the right • Remote control the pedal via the app • Play your recordings on your phone or through your amp via the pedal • Delete recordings on the pedal via the app The WireTap App is only compatible with iOS 8.x or newer for iPhone 5 or later

Screenshots

XTOMP4 screens
WireTap Riff Recorder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: XTOMP at 3.2 against WireTap Riff Recorder's 2.1. XTOMP also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 21%). WireTap Riff Recorder's advantage is ratings volume (56 vs 5). 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

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

XTOMP holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WireTap Riff Recorder has 56 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 21% of WireTap Riff Recorder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XTOMP ships an update monthly, WireTap Riff Recorder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
XTOMP versus WireTap Riff Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXTOMPWireTap Riff Recorder
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (5 ratings) — better2.1 (56 ratings)
Positive reviews48.3% of reviews — better21.0% of reviews
Number of ratings556 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size254 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHotoneTC Electronic

Customer experience

XTOMP

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive48.3%
Neutral10.3%
Negative41.4%

WireTap Riff Recorder

All ratings56 ratings
Positive21.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive21.0%
Neutral12.3%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

XTOMP

No in-app purchases

None

WireTap Riff Recorder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XTOMP free?
XTOMP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WireTap Riff Recorder free?
WireTap Riff Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, XTOMP or WireTap Riff Recorder?
XTOMP is rated higher. XTOMP averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while WireTap Riff Recorder averages 2.1 from 56 ratings.
Do XTOMP or WireTap Riff Recorder have ads?
Neither XTOMP nor WireTap Riff Recorder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XTOMP or WireTap Riff Recorder?
XTOMP ships an update monthly, and WireTap Riff Recorder every 3 weeks. Most recently, XTOMP was updated on September 18, 2026 and WireTap Riff Recorder on August 16, 2026.

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