# eSPi vs VU950

The clearest difference is price: VU950 at $1.99 against eSPi's $19.99. VU950 also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). eSPi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On ads, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

eSPi costs $19.99 and VU950 $1.99 up front. VU950 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. eSPi asks for nothing beyond the download.

VU950 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of eSPi's written reviews are positive against 60% of VU950's.

eSPi ships an update fortnightly, VU950 every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | eSPi | VU950 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [3.7 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/espi/id1577738398/reviews) | **[4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu950/id6772073841/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 32 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Louis Teboul](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524484925) | [Dariusz Chynek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805845479) |

## What reviewers say

### eSPi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/espi/id1577738398)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Recreate the iconic sound of the 90's SP-1200 sampler on your iPad. Import or record audio, then chop, pitch, and sequence it to create sampled beats. Experience the gritty sound and workflow of a legendary music production tool.

**Highlights:** Sampled beat creation, SP-1200 emulation, Import and record samples, Sample chopping and pitching, Sequencing, Multiple filters and effects, Compressor

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### VU950

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu950/id6772073841)

This app emulates the behavior of early digital samplers, focusing on sound shaping through intentional limitations and artifacts. It offers a full timestretch workflow, reduced bit depth processing, and MIDI control for a hands-on experience. Standalone mode includes multi-track sequencing, effects, and the ability to host other AUv3 apps.

**Highlights:** Classic sampler sound emulation, Full timestretch workflow, Reduced bit depth processing, MIDI-controllable parameters, Multi-track sequencing, AUv3 hosting, Built-in effects

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EMAX drumkit | $0.99 | one-time |
| S2400 | $0.99 | one-time |
| MPC2000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| MPC2000 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| MPC3000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| SP1200 | $0.99 | one-time |
| S900 | $0.99 | one-time |
| SP202 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eSPi free?

eSPi costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VU950 free?

VU950 costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, eSPi or VU950?

VU950 is rated higher. eSPi averages 3.7 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while VU950 averages 4.5 from 10 ratings.

### Do eSPi or VU950 have ads?

Neither eSPi nor VU950 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, eSPi or VU950?

eSPi ships an update fortnightly, and VU950 every 2 days. Most recently, eSPi was updated on October 15, 2026 and VU950 on October 15, 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.*