# Dub Siren DX vs VU202

The clearest difference is price: VU202 at Free against Dub Siren DX's $3.99. VU202 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and review sentiment (95% vs 82%). Dub Siren DX's advantage is chart position (#69 vs unranked) and ratings volume (125 vs 35). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

VU202 is free to download; Dub Siren DX costs $3.99 up front. Dub Siren DX sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and VU202 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Dub Siren DX against 4.8 for VU202. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 125 and 35 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Dub Siren DX's written reviews are positive against 95% of VU202's.

Dub Siren DX ships an update monthly, VU202 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dub Siren DX | VU202 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dub-siren-dx/id376193244/reviews) | **[4.8 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu202/id6760613784/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews | **94.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#69** | — |
| Size | 253 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sawa Digital LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/307147848) | [Dariusz Chynek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805845479) |

## What reviewers say

### Dub Siren DX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dub-siren-dx/id376193244)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for creating reggae dub music, including a vintage oscillator, delay and filter effects, and access to over 150 radio stations. It also offers various sound packs, some of which are available as optional purchases.

**Highlights:** 150+ Reggae, Dub, Dancehall Radio Stations, Delay and Filter Effects, Vintage Analog Sounding Oscillator, Factory Sound Packs, Optional Artist Sound Packs, Music Library Access, Audiobus Compatible

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jahtari | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lee Perry | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ninja | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mad Professor | $0.99 | one-time |
| VP Records Deejay Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| VP Records Deejay Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Youth | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zion Train | $0.99 | one-time |
| DJ Vadim | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scientist | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great radio stations
- 🔊 Authentic dub/reggae sounds
- 👍 Fun and easy to use
- 💯 Excellent value for money
- 🎨 Visually appealing interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔄 Difficulty restoring purchases
- 🔇 Radio stream issues
- 🕰️ Outdated interface

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when accessing sound library
- Inability to download purchased sample packs
- Sudden crashes when using banks
- Delay feature issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to import custom samples
- Tempo sync with other apps
- Recording and export functionality
- More sound packs and updates


### 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 Dub Siren DX free?

Dub Siren DX costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is VU202 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dub Siren DX or VU202?

VU202 is rated higher. Dub Siren DX averages 4.7 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while VU202 averages 4.8 from 35 ratings.

### Do Dub Siren DX or VU202 have ads?

Neither Dub Siren DX nor VU202 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dub Siren DX or VU202?

Dub Siren DX ships an update monthly, and VU202 weekly. Most recently, Dub Siren DX was updated on November 1, 2026 and VU202 on November 2, 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.*