Comparison

LowfiDojoVinylSimulator vs Jacquardi

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • AUv3 audio effect plugin
  • Vinyl warmth and textures
  • Lo-fi aesthetic
  • Customizable noise
  • Flutter effect
  • Filtering options
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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).

Screenshots

LowfiDojoVinylSimulator3 screens
Jacquardi2 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

LowfiDojoVinylSimulator costs $5.99 and Jacquardi $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LowfiDojoVinylSimulator ships an update every 9 days, Jacquardi weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LowfiDojoVinylSimulator versus Jacquardi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLowfiDojoVinylSimulatorJacquardi
Price$5.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuan MaguidSatoshi Kajii

Customer experience

LowfiDojoVinylSimulator

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Jacquardi

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LowfiDojoVinylSimulator

No in-app purchases

None

Jacquardi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LowfiDojoVinylSimulator free?
LowfiDojoVinylSimulator costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jacquardi free?
Jacquardi costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LowfiDojoVinylSimulator or Jacquardi?
Jacquardi is rated higher. LowfiDojoVinylSimulator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Jacquardi averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do LowfiDojoVinylSimulator or Jacquardi have ads?
Neither LowfiDojoVinylSimulator nor Jacquardi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LowfiDojoVinylSimulator or Jacquardi?
LowfiDojoVinylSimulator ships an update every 9 days, and Jacquardi weekly. Most recently, LowfiDojoVinylSimulator was updated on October 20, 2026 and Jacquardi on October 18, 2026.

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