# BIAS FX - Guitar Amp & Effects

> Complete Multi-Effect Station

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id937685528](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id937685528)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id937685528`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Positive Grid Inc
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (1,629 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9.16
- **Last updated:** 2021-03-30
- **First published:** 2015-04-28
- **Size:** 679 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bias-fx-guitar-amp-effects/id937685528)
- **Website:** [https://www.positivegrid.com](https://www.positivegrid.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.positivegrid.com/privacy/](https://www.positivegrid.com/privacy/)

## Description

BIAS FX Mobile turns your iOS device into a portable, powerful guitar and bass effects processor. It ships with hundreds of authentic amps and a vast array of effects, all accessible through a drag-and-drop interface and ToneCloud access for endless presets.

Designed for performers and studio work, BIAS FX integrates with BIAS AMP 2 and BIAS Pedal for deep tone customization, offers LiveView for instant preset recall, dual signal paths, MIDI support, IAA compatibility, and broad audio interface support for a complete mobile guitar rig.

## Rankings

- #44,572 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, users praise the sound quality and flexible rigs, plus the convenience of a mobile guitar amp/effects solution. However, recurring issues overshadow the positives: persistent startup crashes after iOS updates, licensing/upgrades requiring repurchase, perceived obsolescence of legacy Bias FX, and access problems across devices. Support responses are also viewed inconsistently. When functioning, the app can be excellent, but reliability and licensing remain major concerns for many users.

### Pros

- Good-sounding amp/effects modeling with a wide range of customizable rigs.
- Convenient mobile solution for shaping guitar tones with extensive customization.
- When the app runs, users find the feature set valuable and worth the money.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and the app won't load after iOS updates (iOS 14 / iPadOS 14).
- Licensing and upgrade model forces purchases or repurchasing licenses across versions; pay-to-play.
- Perceived obsolescence and lack of ongoing support for legacy Bias FX, requiring upgrade to Bias FX 2 and paying again.
- Licensing/account issues or loss of access when switching devices.
- Mixed or slow customer support in addressing issues (e.g., suggested downgrades or inaction).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id937685528)