Comparison

DAW LP vs LowfiDojoVinylSimulator

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

Head to head
About

DAW LP

This audio effect plugin simulates the authentic sound of vinyl records and players. Adjust parameters like scratches, dust, and amplifier quality to achieve a range of vintage audio tones. It functions as a standalone application or an AUv3 plugin.

Highlights
  • Simulates vinyl scratches and crackles
  • Controls vinyl noise and amplifier hum
  • Adjusts pickup needle and cable quality
  • Switchable hum frequencies (50/60 Hz)
  • Input/output gain and dry/wet mix
  • Standalone app and AUv3 plugin
Read full description

DAW LP is an Audio Unit effect that emulates the sound of a vinyl disc (and player). With a variety of controls one can simulate scratched vinyl records, dusty pickup needles and rusty cables. Tune in anything from an old 78s player to a modern hifi sound. Features: • Scratches/crackles rate, level and ducking. • Control vinyl noise, amplifier noise and low frequency hum levels. • Continuous control of amplifier, pickup needle and cable quality. • Switch between 50 Hz hum and 60 Hz hum. • Additional input gain, output gain and dry/wet mix parameters for convenience. DAW LP works both as a standalone app and as an AUv3 plugin. Check out the product web page for more info, sound examples and a user manual. Feedback or suggestions? Drop us a mail: support(at)klevgrand.se or @klevgrand on Twitter.

About

LowfiDojoVinylSimulator

This AUv3 audio effect plugin brings the warm, nostalgic textures of vinyl to your music productions. Inspired by classic samplers, it offers customizable noise, flutter, and filtering for a lo-fi aesthetic. Requires a compatible host app on iOS.

Highlights
  • AUv3 audio effect plugin
  • Vinyl warmth and textures
  • Lo-fi aesthetic
  • Customizable noise
  • Flutter effect
  • Filtering options
Features
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**Important! This is a AUv3 effect audio plugin** Requires AUv3 compatible software to use. Not a stand-alone product. Now available as a AUv3 plugin, optimized for GarageBand and compatible hosts on iOS. Bring your productions to life with the vinyl magic that defined a generation of sound. Experience the gritty warmth and nostalgic textures of vinyl, right from your iOS device. Inspired by the iconic vinyl sim effect from the legendary Roland SP-404 sampler, the **Lowfi Dojo Vinyl Sim** brings that same lo-fi aesthetic into your music production workflow. Whether you're crafting beats, adding warmth to digital recordings, or simply looking to recreate the soul of vinyl, this app has everything you need. With customizable effects like noise, flutter, and filtering, you'll dive deep into the heart of lo-fi sound. **iOS Installation (AUv3)** - Purchase and download the app directly from the iOS App Store. - Once installed, the plugin will be available as an AUv3 plugin in any AUv3-compatible host app (e.g., GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis). - Restart your iOS app if the plugin doesn’t appear immediately after installation. **Plugin location** AUv3 plugins can be loaded from the plugin browser within supported apps such as GarageBand, AUM, Audiobus, Cubasis, Nanostudio 2, Logic Pro for iOS and many, many more.

Screenshots

LowfiDojoVinylSimulator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LowfiDojoVinylSimulator at 100% against DAW LP's 33%. LowfiDojoVinylSimulator also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 11 months). DAW LP's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $5.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

DAW LP costs $3.99 and LowfiDojoVinylSimulator $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LowfiDojoVinylSimulator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of DAW LP's written reviews are positive against 100% of LowfiDojoVinylSimulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DAW LP ships an update every 11 months, LowfiDojoVinylSimulator every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DAW LP versus LowfiDojoVinylSimulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDAW LPLowfiDojoVinylSimulator
Price$3.99 — better$5.99
Rating3.6 (7 ratings)4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKlevgrand Produkter ABJuan Maguid

Customer experience

DAW LP

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

LowfiDojoVinylSimulator

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

DAW LP

No in-app purchases

None

LowfiDojoVinylSimulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DAW LP free?
DAW LP costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LowfiDojoVinylSimulator free?
LowfiDojoVinylSimulator costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DAW LP or LowfiDojoVinylSimulator?
LowfiDojoVinylSimulator is rated higher. DAW LP averages 3.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while LowfiDojoVinylSimulator averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do DAW LP or LowfiDojoVinylSimulator have ads?
Neither DAW LP nor LowfiDojoVinylSimulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DAW LP or LowfiDojoVinylSimulator?
DAW LP ships an update every 11 months, and LowfiDojoVinylSimulator every 9 days. Most recently, DAW LP was updated on September 26, 2026 and LowfiDojoVinylSimulator on September 15, 2026.

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