Comparison

[RECORD] vs VMNexus Audio

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

Head to head
About

[RECORD]

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[RECORD] is a music player for playing audio files, especially for CD & vinyl lovers. This app is not a streaming app like Apple Music or Spotify, so you need audio files ripped from a CD, downloaded online, etc.

About

VMNexus Audio

Features
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VMNexus Audio — HiRes Player. Bit-perfect when you want purity, studio DSP when you want more — for people who hear the difference. Play your own music in true high resolution. Studio DSP uses a precision 32-bit float signal path, with rate adaptation only where a selected neural model requires it. STUDIO DSP Shape your sound with a focused studio toolset: • AGC keeps listening levels consistent. • Tonal Balance helps maintain a natural overall presentation. • EQ gives you precise control over tonal color. • Compressor shapes dynamics for a more controlled sound. • Limiter protects peaks and keeps playback smooth. • Neural Tube Modeling adds a natural tube character through neural audio modeling. • Choose from 12AX7A, 12AT7, JAN 5654W, JAN 5670, and JAN 5670W valve models. • Blend up to four valve models in parallel for a rich, realistic character designed to stand confidently alongside high-end audiophile amplifiers. PREMIUM — $2.99/month, including a 2-week free trial • USB DAC support — bit-perfect, native sample rate, no resampling • Your entire NAS (SMB) library — no cloud, no limits • DSD playback — DSF, DFF, ISO, including DST-compressed DSD • DoP output for compatible DACs connected through Lightning • Studio DSP — Neural Tube Modeling, tonal balance, parametric EQ, compressor, and limiter • One subscription for iPhone + Mac. Cancel anytime. Bring your own music. Hear it as it was meant to be heard. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

[RECORD]3 screens
VMNexus Audio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: [RECORD] at none against VMNexus Audio's 1. [RECORD] also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.4 vs 26.0). VMNexus Audio's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. VMNexus Audio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. [RECORD] asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

[RECORD] ships an update every 5 days, VMNexus Audio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
[RECORD] versus VMNexus Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter[RECORD]VMNexus Audio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size441 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSANGMIN KIMSuat Ernur Bilge

In-app purchases

None

[RECORD]

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

VMNexus Audio

Subscriptions1
  • VMNexus Premium14 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is [RECORD] free?
[RECORD] is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VMNexus Audio free?
VMNexus Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do [RECORD] or VMNexus Audio have ads?
Neither [RECORD] nor VMNexus Audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, [RECORD] or VMNexus Audio?
[RECORD] ships an update every 5 days, and VMNexus Audio every 3 weeks. Most recently, [RECORD] was updated on October 25, 2026 and VMNexus Audio on October 14, 2026.

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