# GRM studio vs VS

GRM studio and VS both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of GRM studio's written reviews are positive against 40% of VS's. GRM studio also leads on price (Free vs $49.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). VS's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On rating and ads there is nothing between them.

GRM studio is free to download; VS costs $49.99 up front. VS sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. GRM studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for GRM studio against 4.1 for VS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VS has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of GRM studio's written reviews are positive against 40% of VS's.

GRM studio ships an update weekly, VS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GRM studio | VS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $49.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grm-studio/id1448936613/reviews) | **[4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vs-visual-synthesizer-2/id6749264228/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 35 MB | 908 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Institut National de l'Audiovisuel](https://appshunter.io/developer/480730772) | [Imaginando Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/895445015) |

## What reviewers say

### GRM studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grm-studio/id1448936613)

This music creation app offers advanced sound manipulation tools for musicians and sound designers. Explore and edit audio files through direct waveform manipulation and multiple playback processes.

**Highlights:** Real-time sound transformation simulation, Direct waveform exploration, Virtual editing and montage, Multiple playback processes, Granular synthesis

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### VS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vs-visual-synthesizer-2/id6749264228)

Transform your music into dynamic, real-time visuals. This app offers powerful synthesis tools, audio and MIDI reactivity, and a playable interface for creators, musicians, and VJs. Create stunning music videos or prepare live sets with extensive customization options.

**Highlights:** Audio and MIDI reactive visuals, Playable visual synthesis engine, Customizable shaders and media, Real-time performance interface, Built-in sound visualizers, Playlist and output management

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noir Cuts Preset Packs | $10.90 | one-time |
| Raw Reflections Preset Pack | $10.90 | one-time |
| Cyber Spells Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Retina Refill Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Retro Riot Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Textural Memories Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Glitch & Doom | $17.99 | one-time |
| Shattered Illusions Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Offset Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Dimensional Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Battles Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Granular Preset Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GRM studio free?

GRM studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VS free?

VS costs $49.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GRM studio or VS?

VS is rated higher. GRM studio averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while VS averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do GRM studio or VS have ads?

Neither GRM studio nor VS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GRM studio or VS?

GRM studio ships an update weekly, and VS every 3 weeks. Most recently, GRM studio was updated on October 2, 2026 and VS on October 4, 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.*