TriKey vs LowfiDojoVinylSimulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TriKey
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TriKey is a composer's keyboard Control other iPad synths or external MIDI hardware! Features: - 3 configurable Keyboards with the ability to control CC Messages by moving your fingers up / down - Global Key and Scales prevent you from ever playing a wrong note - Save and toggle Chords - Advanced CC Options for each keyboard - Save / Load your own presets - Individual MIDI Ports & Channels for each Keyboard
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.
- AUv3 audio effect plugin
- Vinyl warmth and textures
- Lo-fi aesthetic
- Customizable noise
- Flutter effect
- Filtering options
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LowfiDojoVinylSimulator at every 9 days against TriKey's every 2 months. LowfiDojoVinylSimulator also leads on price ($5.99 vs $9.99) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
TriKey costs $9.99 and LowfiDojoVinylSimulator $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TriKey ships an update every 2 months, LowfiDojoVinylSimulator every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TriKey | LowfiDojoVinylSimulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $5.99 — better |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marcos Kohler | Juan Maguid |
In-app purchases
TriKey
No in-app purchases
LowfiDojoVinylSimulator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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