Reviews of SidAMP

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List of user reviews and ratings for SidAMP

Total ratings

3.65 (Rating count: 272)

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Review summary

SidAMP is praised for its authentic HVSC integration, retro C64 aesthetics, and solid SID playback, including PSID/RSID support. However, repeated concerns about the mobile UX persist: cramped navigation on phones, fiddly scrolling, and a non-intuitive file/HVSC setup. The search feature is notably unreliable, with results often missing or hard to use. A missing loop/repeat function and the inability to use local SID directories further hinder usability. Overall, SidAMP delivers strong audio fidelity and a charming retro experience, but it would benefit from a more phone-friendly UI, robust search, and easier local directory access.

Pros

HVSC integration and easy access to the HVSC library
Nostalgic PETSCII/C64 UI and authentic look
High-quality SID playback and emulation accuracy
PSID/RSID support for broader compatibility

Cons

Poor mobile UI/navigation on phones (cramped touch targets, limited feedback, hard to navigate)
Missing loop/repeat feature
Unreliable search functionality (search often misses results or is hard to use)
Cumbersome file/HVSC management and directory access (hard to select local SID directories, clunky file chooser)

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.50

All time rating average: 3.65

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Date	Author	Comment
2025-01-30	Ni*****	Works superbly! FYI, the downloading to internal storage causes more and more problems. Not only is it impossible to edit playlists in a useful fashion, but the space used by HVSC just grows indefinitely, since on donwloading a new version the old one isn't deleted, and because it's internal storage users can't delete it either!
Works superbly! FYI, the downloading to internal storage causes more and more problems. Not only is it impossible to edit playlists in a useful fashion, but the space used by HVSC just grows indefinitely, since on donwloading a new version the old one isn't deleted, and because it's internal storage users can't delete it either!
2025-01-12	Gr*****	I like the way this app integrates with HVSC, and the playback quality seems generally OK. The user interface is fine, and easy enough to navigate once you get used to it. Edit as of v1.4.0 of the app. The additional information and controls in the interface are welcome changes, and the "now playing" text at the bottom scrolls much faster than it did before (previously it was too slow). An option to repeat or loop the currently playing SID would be welcome in a future update.
I like the way this app integrates with HVSC, and the playback quality seems generally OK. The user interface is fine, and easy enough to navigate once you get used to it. Edit as of v1.4.0 of the app. The additional information and controls in the interface are welcome changes, and the "now playing" text at the bottom scrolls much faster than it did before (previously it was too slow). An option to repeat or loop the currently playing SID would be welcome in a future update.