Comparison

MV08 vs moodunits

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

Head to head
About

MV08

This app is a modern digital drum machine for iPhone and iPad, inspired by a classic hardware unit. It offers a vast library of sampled sounds, a powerful sequencer with deep step editing, and extensive pattern management capabilities for creating complex rhythms and loops.

Highlights
  • Over 218 sampled drum sounds
  • Deep step editing for dynamic rhythms
  • 128 pattern slots
  • Master EQ and distortion
  • Audiobus and Ableton Link compatible
  • Record and export master output
Features
Currently charting
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Introducing MV08, a new drum machine for iPhone and iPad. Inspired by one of the greatest drum machines of all time. Re-imagined with a modern touchscreen workflow. SOUND ARCHITECTURE The MV08 features over 200 16bit 44.1k wav files that have been faithfully sampled from one of the most important drum machines in history. (featuring 60 samples for the kick drum alone!). On top of the original voice controls we have added Pan, Pitch and two editable send effects per voice, along with a master 3 band EQ and Distortion. A POWERFUL SEQUENCER Keeping the classic XOX style sequencer from the original, we have added in some powerful updates bringing it into the 21st century: All of the voice controls can now be sequenced per step, giving you limitless freedom and possibilities to create evolving and innovative rhythms (not to mention killer bass lines!). Each pattern can be 1-64 steps long and played at either a 16 or 32 step resolution – giving you endless options to create complex time signatures and long evolving loops. FUN WITH PATTERNS There are 8 banks of 16 patterns giving you a total of 128 user patterns to play with, ensuring you don’t run out of space when inspiration strikes. We’ve created a separate demo bank to get you started featuring some classic rhythms from time gone by. You can even record the master output and export to your favourite DAW. FEATURES: - Over 218 rich 16 bit 44.1k wav samples - 60 individual samples for the kick drum alone - Additional pan, pitch and 2 x send effects per drum - Deep step editing to create dynamic and evolving rhythms - Master distortion and eq - Choose between 16 and 32 step resolution - Change the amount of steps for interesting time signatures - 128 pattern slots - Record and share your sets - Audiobus, Inter app audio and Ableton Link compatibility

About

moodunits

This app provides a collection of instrument and effect Audio Units for music production. It is not a standalone application but integrates with AUv3 compatible hosts like GarageBand and AUM on iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Sample-based instrument (Waverley)
  • 30 factory sounds with tweakable parameters
  • Basic audio effects (delay, reverb, EQ, etc.)
  • Light on CPU usage
  • Access to PDF user guide
  • MU Store for additional downloads
Features
Currently charting
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Please note: moodunits have been designed as a set of instrument and effect Audio Units. You need to load moodunits into any AUv3 compatible host application running on iPad or iPhone, such as GarageBand or AUM. The moodunits app is not a standalone instrument. *** Please note that this app is now in maintenance / bug fixes only mode as it relies on "deprecated" (by Apple) technology such as hosting *new* IAP downloads. Existing IAPs should work / download OK *** More about moodunits... Waverley is the principal instrument in the moodunits collection. It’s sample-based, but it isn’t a fully-fledged sampling app that allows you to load and edit your own samples. There are already great apps out there that allow you to do that. Waverley in moodunits is pre-loaded with 30 factory sounds, that can be tweaked to taste via parameters that will hopefully be familiar to most of you. However, don’t worry if some parameter names look technical or scary - just experiment! You can’t really “break” Waverley or make “bad” sounds with it. moodunits also comes with some basic effects, allowing you to create a great sounding musical project using just moodunits and your favourite AU host. In keeping with the moodunits design principal, the effects are light on CPU and expose a few essential parameters. They're probably not going to replace your favourite bells and whistles mega reverb or delay, but their simplicity might come as a refreshing change. Currently these effects include a delay, reverb, low-pass filter, 10-band EQ, peak limiter and distortion. Please note: The moodunits app is not a standalone instrument, but can be used to access a detailed PDF user guide and the MU Store for additional downloads. Once you run the app, your moodunits are registered on your device and are ready to be used for music projects in your AU host of choice. For instructions on how to use Audio Units, please refer to relevant documentation for your host, e.g. GarageBand or AUM, etc. Note for advanced users: with the exception of the filter cutoff frequency and resonance in the filter AU, none of the parameters are exposed for automation. Also, please note that the design goals for moodunits is focussed on ease of use, so some advanced users may find the features basic. The screenshots and demo videos online should give you a good idea of what's possible. If in doubt, please ask.

Screenshots

MV083 screens
moodunits4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MV08 at none against moodunits's 12. moodunits's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (92% vs 83%). On rating, ratings volume, ads and chart position 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

MV08 costs $3.99 and moodunits $2.99 up front. moodunits sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. MV08 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for MV08 against 4.5 for moodunits. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 48 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of MV08's written reviews are positive against 92% of moodunits's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MV08 ships an update every 3 weeks, moodunits every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
MV08 versus moodunits: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMV08moodunits
Price$3.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.5 (20 ratings)4.5 (48 ratings)
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews92.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2048 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#198#193 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames MiltonRob Jackson

Customer experience

MV08

All ratings20 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral8.7%
Negative8.7%

moodunits

All ratings48 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.1%

In-app purchases

None

MV08

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

moodunits

One-time12
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  • MU Waverley FactoryFree
  • MU Waverley ScapersFree
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  • MU Waverley Mellopiano$0.99
  • MU Waverley Pianoatmos$0.99
  • MU Waverley ATMOSPADZ$0.99
  • MU Waverley Evoebo$0.99

Questions

Is MV08 free?
MV08 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is moodunits free?
moodunits costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MV08 or moodunits?
MV08 and moodunits are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 20 and 48 ratings respectively.
Do MV08 or moodunits have ads?
Neither MV08 nor moodunits shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MV08 or moodunits?
MV08 ships an update every 3 weeks, and moodunits every 5 days. Most recently, MV08 was updated on September 21, 2026 and moodunits on September 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, MV08 or moodunits?
MV08 currently peaks at #198 in the App Store charts, and moodunits at #193. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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