# VR vs VB3m

The clearest difference is price: VR at Free against VB3m's $14.99. VR also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). VB3m's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 2.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 29 months). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

VR is free to download; VB3m costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

VB3m holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VB3m has 40 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of VR's written reviews are positive against 78% of VB3m's.

VR ships an update every 29 months, VB3m fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VR | VB3m |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-09-editor/id589704005/reviews) | **[4.5 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vb3m/id1560880479/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **40** |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **78.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 26 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roland Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/387333694) | [Genuine Soundware](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560880481) |

## What reviewers say

### VR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-09-editor/id589704005)

This app offers graphical control over the parameters of specific Roland keyboard models, allowing for wireless adjustments to organ and synth tones via an iPad. A compatible Roland keyboard and optional wireless adapter are required for full functionality.

**Highlights:** Graphical parameter control, Organ Tone adjustment, Synth Tone adjustment, Wireless control via iPad, Large display interface

**In-app purchases:** none


### VB3m

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vb3m/id1560880479)

This app is a virtual tonewheel organ emulator, meticulously recreating the sound and functionality of the classic Hammond B3. It offers advanced features like dual manuals, pedalboard, physical modeling, and a versatile rotary speaker effect, all controllable via MIDI.

**Highlights:** Dual manuals and pedalboard, Physical modeling engine, Rotary speaker effect, Tube overdrive simulation, MIDI CC mapping, AUv3 plugin support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Authentic organ sound
- ✨ Excellent sound quality
- 💻 Great for live performances
- 💡 Incredible value for price
- 🚀 Fast and stable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Graphics are pixelated/blurry
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🐞 Sound gets stuck
- 🔌 Issues with GarageBand integration
- 📉 Not as good as dedicated hardware

**Reported bugs**

- Sound gets stuck
- Non funziona più (stops working)
- Non riesco più a sentire il suono (no sound after iPad update)
- Sounds get stuck, developer not responding
- UI is pixelated and needs a refresh

**Requested features**

- Add parametric EQ
- Adjustable sustain
- Adjustable Leslie transition speed
- Save drawbar registrations
- Reverse color keys for quick access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VR free?

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

### Is VB3m free?

VB3m costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VR or VB3m?

VB3m is rated higher. VR averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while VB3m averages 4.5 from 40 ratings.

### Do VR or VB3m have ads?

Neither VR nor VB3m shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VR or VB3m?

VR ships an update every 29 months, and VB3m fortnightly. Most recently, VR was updated on October 5, 2026 and VB3m 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.*