LowfiDojoVinylSimulator vs Jacquardi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LowfiDojoVinylSimulator
This AUv3 audio effect plugin brings the warm, nostalgic textures of vinyl to your music productions. Inspired by classic samplers, it offers customizable noise, flutter, and filtering for a lo-fi aesthetic. Requires a compatible host app on iOS.
- AUv3 audio effect plugin
- Vinyl warmth and textures
- Lo-fi aesthetic
- Customizable noise
- Flutter effect
- Filtering options
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**Important! This is a AUv3 effect audio plugin** Requires AUv3 compatible software to use. Not a stand-alone product. Now available as a AUv3 plugin, optimized for GarageBand and compatible hosts on iOS. Bring your productions to life with the vinyl magic that defined a generation of sound. Experience the gritty warmth and nostalgic textures of vinyl, right from your iOS device. Inspired by the iconic vinyl sim effect from the legendary Roland SP-404 sampler, the **Lowfi Dojo Vinyl Sim** brings that same lo-fi aesthetic into your music production workflow. Whether you're crafting beats, adding warmth to digital recordings, or simply looking to recreate the soul of vinyl, this app has everything you need. With customizable effects like noise, flutter, and filtering, you'll dive deep into the heart of lo-fi sound. **iOS Installation (AUv3)** - Purchase and download the app directly from the iOS App Store. - Once installed, the plugin will be available as an AUv3 plugin in any AUv3-compatible host app (e.g., GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis). - Restart your iOS app if the plugin doesn’t appear immediately after installation. **Plugin location** AUv3 plugins can be loaded from the plugin browser within supported apps such as GarageBand, AUM, Audiobus, Cubasis, Nanostudio 2, Logic Pro for iOS and many, many more.
Jacquardi
This app generates analog-like envelope signals via MIDI CC, allowing users to modulate parameters of other compatible music plugins. It acts as a MIDI module for creative sound shaping without producing its own audio.
- Generates analog-like envelope signals
- Sends MIDI CC for parameter modulation
- Works with 3rd-party AUv3 plugins
- Requires MIDI routing host (AUM, apeMatrix)
- Modulates filter cutoff and other parameters
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Concept: "Jacquardi" is an AUv3 instrument that does not make any sounds but just sends out analog-like Envelope signal via MIDI Control Change (MIDI CC). That is, the app is a MIDI module of envelope generator. The user can use it for modulating any parameter of 3rd-party’s plugin that can be assigned to MIDI CC , for example, filter cutoff. Usage: Just assign MIDI keyboard to Jacquardi's MIDI IN (it needs to trigger Jacquardi) and assign Jacquardi's MIDI OUT to 3rd party's plugin. System Requirements: Auv3 host that has a flexible capability of MIDI routing (AUM, apeMatrix etc).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Jacquardi at 5.0 against LowfiDojoVinylSimulator's 4.7. Jacquardi also leads on price ($1.99 vs $5.99). LowfiDojoVinylSimulator's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
LowfiDojoVinylSimulator costs $5.99 and Jacquardi $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Jacquardi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
LowfiDojoVinylSimulator ships an update every 9 days, Jacquardi weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LowfiDojoVinylSimulator | Jacquardi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Juan Maguid | Satoshi Kajii |
Customer experience
LowfiDojoVinylSimulator
Jacquardi
In-app purchases
LowfiDojoVinylSimulator
No in-app purchases
Jacquardi
No in-app purchases
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