# iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone vs VU202

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VU202 at 94% against iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone's 43%. VU202 also leads on price (Free vs $3.29) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 33) and chart position (#32 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

VU202 is free to download; iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone costs $3.29 up front. iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and VU202 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VU202 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone has 1.8K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 94% of VU202's.

iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, VU202 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone | VU202 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.29 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impc-pro-2-for-iphone/id1413887036/reviews) | **[4.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu202/id6760613784/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 43.3% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | — |
| Size | 328 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Akai Professional](https://appshunter.io/developer/373969727) | [Dariusz Chynek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805845479) |

## What reviewers say

### iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impc-pro-2-for-iphone/id1413887036)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Create music with a powerful sampler, vocal recording, and Audio Unit integration. Manipulate audio in real-time, sequence songs faster, and access exclusive sound kits. Learn beatmaking with integrated tutorials.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio manipulation, Audio Unit instrument integration, Advanced song sequencing, Exclusive sound kits and packs, 64-track mixer with FX, Multi-touch audio editing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Producer Subscription (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Professional Subscription (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Professional Subscription (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Producer Subscription (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great beat maker
- 👍 Surprisingly powerful
- 👍 Smooth workflow
- 👍 Awesome tool
- 👍 Dope app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes a lot
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🐛 Unstable
- 🐛 Laggy
- 🔒 Can't import own samples

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when chopping samples
- Audio dropouts
- Orientation issues
- Spotify integration not working
- Audiocopy integration issues

**Requested features**

- Allow importing own samples
- Improve sample editing workflow
- Add more effects
- Implement Ableton Link
- Sync samples across iPhone and iPad


### VU202

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu202/id6760613784)

Create beats and design sounds with this performance-focused sampler. Import or record audio, shape sounds with extensive editing tools, and build rhythms and song structures. Customize the interface and export your creations.

**Highlights:** Import, record, and resample audio, Sample editing with trim, attack, decay, Pattern and song arrangement modes, Per-step nudge timing, Pad, bank, and master effects, Export WAV or stems, UI customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MPC 2000 Drumkit | $0.99 | one-time |
| SP202 Drumkit | $0.99 | one-time |
| SP1200 Drumkit | $0.99 | one-time |
| S2400 Drumkit | $0.99 | one-time |
| S900 Drumkit | $0.99 | one-time |
| EMAX | $0.99 | one-time |
| MPC3000 Drumkit | $0.99 | one-time |
| MPC 2000 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone free?

iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone costs $3.29, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is VU202 free?

VU202 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone or VU202?

VU202 is rated higher. iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while VU202 averages 4.8 from 33 ratings.

### Do iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone or VU202 have ads?

Neither iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone nor VU202 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone or VU202?

iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, and VU202 weekly. Most recently, iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone was updated on October 19, 2026 and VU202 on October 17, 2026.

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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.*