# WhoSampled vs VU202

WhoSampled and VU202 both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of VU202's written reviews are positive against 62% of WhoSampled's. VU202 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). WhoSampled's advantage is ratings volume (8.5K vs 33). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WhoSampled sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year 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 — 4.9 for WhoSampled against 4.8 for VU202. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WhoSampled has 8.5K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of WhoSampled's written reviews are positive against 94% of VU202's.

WhoSampled ships an update every 4 months, VU202 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WhoSampled | VU202 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whosampled/id529092671/reviews)** | [4.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu202/id6760613784/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.5K** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WhoSampled](https://appshunter.io/developer/529092674) | [Dariusz Chynek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805845479) |

## What reviewers say

### WhoSampled

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whosampled/id529092671)

Explore the connections within music by discovering samples, covers, and remixes. Scan music playing around you or your library to uncover the DNA of your favorite tracks and artists. Access a vast database of musical knowledge and delve deeper into the music you love.

**Highlights:** Scan music to find samples, covers, and remixes, Connect to Spotify and Apple Music libraries, Access a large database of music DNA, Compare songs and listen to full tracks, Detailed sample information, Music charts and recommendations, Save favorites

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Track ID | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Incredible resource for music lovers
- 🔍 Helps discover new music through samples
- 📚 Extensive database of samples and covers
- 🎶 Useful for DJs and producers
- 🔗 Good integration with music streaming services

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Misleading pricing with hidden subscription fees
- 🤖 Outdated and clunky user interface
- 🔍 Incomplete database, missing some music
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes, especially with Spotify integration
- 🚫 Restricted functionality without subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Network errors when scanning Spotify
- Audio not working on sample videos
- Login issues with Spotify and other accounts

**Requested features**

- iPad app optimization
- More advanced search and filtering options
- Ability to submit new samples and covers
- Smoother transitions between songs and samples
- Background music playback while browsing


### 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 WhoSampled free?

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

### Is VU202 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WhoSampled or VU202?

WhoSampled is rated higher. WhoSampled averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while VU202 averages 4.8 from 33 ratings.

### Do WhoSampled or VU202 have ads?

Neither WhoSampled nor VU202 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WhoSampled or VU202?

WhoSampled ships an update every 4 months, and VU202 weekly. Most recently, WhoSampled was updated on October 16, 2026 and VU202 on October 13, 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.*