# MV08 vs moodunits

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MV08 | moodunits |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mv08/id1249831244/reviews) | [4.5 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moodunits/id1521447619/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **48** |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #198 | **#193** |
| Size | 103 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Milton](https://appshunter.io/developer/581503621) | [Rob Jackson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072346998) |

## What reviewers say

### MV08

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mv08/id1249831244)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### moodunits

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moodunits/id1521447619)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MU Waverley Mobass | Free | one-time |
| MU Waverley Factory | Free | one-time |
| MU Waverley Scapers | Free | one-time |
| MU Waverley MegaPortaPad | Free | one-time |
| MU Waverley ARC | Free | one-time |
| MU Waverley ESC | Free | one-time |
| MU Waverley GRANALOG | Free | one-time |
| MU Waverley Stringz | $0.99 | one-time |
| MU Waverley Mellopiano | $0.99 | one-time |
| MU Waverley Pianoatmos | $0.99 | one-time |
| MU Waverley ATMOSPADZ | $0.99 | one-time |
| MU Waverley Evoebo | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*