# Overloud THU

> Guitar Amp & FX Simulator

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1478394489](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1478394489)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1478394489`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Almateq SRL
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (97 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-29
- **First published:** 2020-05-25
- **Size:** 2.08 GB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/overloud-thu/id1478394489)
- **Website:** [https://overloud.com/thu-ios](https://overloud.com/thu-ios)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/90823840](https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/90823840)

## Description

Overloud TH-U for iOS turns your device into a guitar and bass amp simulator with AUv3, enabling standalone use for live play, practice, or recording. Build an unlimited rig by chaining amplifiers, cabinets, stompboxes, and studio processors, and connect your guitar to iOS using any digital audio interface. TH-U for iOS delivers the same DSP-driven tone quality as the desktop version, ensuring a faithful and flexible setup.

Key specs include 86 guitar amps, 4 bass amps, 47 guitar cabinets, 2 bass cabinets, 73 pedals/rack effects, 1000+ presets, and 5000+ captured rigs via Rig Player. Features like MIDI control, seamless preset switching, AUv3 processing in DAWs, cloud preset sharing (iCloud/Dropbox/Drive), and a flexible signal chain with parallel paths give stage-ready performance and studio versatility. ReSPiRe 2 optimizes cabinet response for a tight mix, Amp Tweak adjusts preamp/power amp tubes and simulates a Variac, and the free version provides a starter set with unlocks on signup.

## Rankings

- #143,429 — Overall

## Review summary

TH-U is widely praised for its superb tone, AUv3 compatibility, and a vast, expandable library of rigs and effects that mirror the desktop. It’s a strong live/DAW integration with low perceived latency. However, reviewers repeatedly report MIDI instability after updates, a clunky UI that hides real knobs, and confusing licensing that feels overly gated. Crashes and stability issues also come up on some devices. Overall, tone and versatility are excellent when updates address the MIDI and UI concerns.

### Pros

- Outstanding tone and realism; widely praised as one of the best-sounding amp sims on iOS.
- AUv3 support and cross-platform parity with desktop, enabling the same rigs and workflows in iOS.
- Extensive, expandable library of rigs, amps, and effects, with new features like the Doubler and Transposer.
- Low latency and solid performance for live use when configured.
- Responsive support and affordable add-ons.

### Cons

- MIDI stability issues after updates, with MIDI often not working and occasional rig‑player lockups.
- UI/UX is clunky and non-intuitive, with real knobs hidden behind side panels and slider controls instead of tactile controls.
- Licensing and purchases can feel misleading or overly gated (confusing 'FULL' vs 'PREMIUM' and ongoing upsells).
- Crashes and general stability concerns across devices/OS versions.

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