Comparison

Audio Type Converter vs VU44

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

Head to head
About

Audio Type Converter

Easily convert audio files to various popular formats like MP3, WAV, and M4a. Select audio from your files or music library, choose a target format, and convert with a single tap. Share converted files via AirDrop, email, or other apps.

Highlights
  • Supports MP3, WAV, M4a, CAF, 3GPP, AIFF conversion
  • Select files from Files app or Music library
  • Simple one-tap conversion process
  • Share converted files via AirDrop, email, and other apps
  • Save converted files to Files and Notes
Features
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Convert audio format to MP3,WAV,M4a,CAF,3GPP and AIFF. The application supports selecting the files from the files application or from the music library.The application is easy to use. Just select an audio/song/music and select a format to which you wish it to be converted to. After this, press on the Convert button to convert the audio to the desired format. After conversion, the converted video could be shared using AirDrop, email, saved to files, saved to Notes and shared using external applications like WhatsApp as well. Below are the supported audio types for conversion : - MP3 - WAV - M4a - CAF - 3GPP - AIFF

About

VU44

This app transforms audio sampling into a tactile, vinyl-inspired experience. Spin a virtual platter, drop the needle, and capture loops by ear and feel, just like a crate digger. Shape your sound with onboard mixing and effects, then integrate it into your music setup.

Highlights
  • Tactile vinyl-style platter for scratching and nudging
  • Adjustable RPM speeds for pitch shifting
  • Precise loop capture with hand-played timing
  • 4-band channel EQ for tone shaping
  • 16 built-in effects with 4 insert slots
  • Load audio from folders, files, and videos
  • AUv3 plugin support for host integration
Features
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VU44-7 — sample like a vinyl digger. VU44-7 turns sampling into a hands-on, tactile experience. Instead of staring at waveforms, you spin a real turntable platter, drop the needle and catch the perfect loop the way crate-diggers always have — by ear and by feel. Record straight off a spinning platter to get that warm, hand-played vinyl character into your sampler. Nudge the speed, scratch in a chop, cut it on the fly and grab exactly the slice you want. It's the fastest, most musical way to pull samples — whether you're flipping a record, a YouTube clip or your own field recordings. MADE FOR SAMPLING • Tactile vinyl-style platter — scratch, nudge and rewind by touch • 33 / 45 / 78 RPM — slow it down or pitch it up for instant flips • CUT & START for transform-style cuts and stabs • 6 cue points — set your hits and recall them instantly • Capture loops with real, hand-played timing and feel SHAPE THE SOUND • 4-band channel: GAIN, HIGH, MID, LOW — dial in the tone like a real mixer • 16 effects you know from VU950 — filters, EQ, comp, delays, reverb and more — across 4 insert slots • Re-colour every panel and choose a VU950 or Modern skin BRING IN YOUR OWN AUDIO • Load from Folders, Files and Videos with the built-in DISK browser WORKS IN YOUR SETUP • AUv3 plugin — run VU44-7 inside any AUv3 host, route the audio to Your favorite sampler. • Use multiple instances, automate it and bounce straight into your project • Standalone app for quick, no-fuss sampling on the go PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No accounts, no analytics, no tracking. Your audio stays on your device. Stop scrolling waveforms. Start digging.

Screenshots

Audio Type Converter3 screens
VU444 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VU44 at Free against Audio Type Converter's $2.99. VU44 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 36 months). Audio Type Converter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, ads and device support 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

VU44 is free to download; Audio Type Converter costs $2.99 up front. VU44 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Audio Type Converter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio Type Converter ships an update every 36 months, VU44 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Audio Type Converter versus VU44: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio Type ConverterVU44
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—4.9 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 36 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikhil AnshumanDariusz Chynek

Customer experience

Audio Type Converter

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

VU44

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Audio Type Converter

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

VU44

One-time1
  • Support$0.99

Questions

Is Audio Type Converter free?
Audio Type Converter costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VU44 free?
VU44 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Audio Type Converter or VU44 have ads?
Neither Audio Type Converter nor VU44 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audio Type Converter or VU44?
Audio Type Converter ships an update every 36 months, and VU44 every 2 months. Most recently, Audio Type Converter was updated on November 3, 2026 and VU44 on November 5, 2026.

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