# Samplom, Samples for Producers vs VU44

The clearest difference is rating: VU44 at 5.0 against Samplom, Samples for Producers's 4.0. VU44 also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). Samplom, Samples for Producers's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Samplom, Samples for Producers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and VU44 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VU44 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VU44 has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Samplom, Samples for Producers ships an update every 6 weeks, VU44 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samplom, Samples for Producers | VU44 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samplom-samples-for-producers/id6743321735/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu44-7/id6781011563/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gregoire Collin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691742468) | [Dariusz Chynek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805845479) |

## What reviewers say

### Samplom, Samples for Producers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samplom-samples-for-producers/id6743321735)

Discover new music and samples to inspire your next beat. This app randomly suggests tracks, mimicking the experience of digging on platforms like Discogs, to help producers find unique sounds and hidden gems for their creative workflow.

**Highlights:** Random track suggestions, Discover unexpected sounds, Find inspiration for beats, Mimics Discogs digging experience, Integrates with creative workflow, Explore hidden gems

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Annually Samplom | $44.99 | per year |


### VU44

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu44-7/id6781011563)

This app transforms audio sampling into a tactile, vinyl-inspired experience. Spin a virtual platter, drop the needle, and capture loops by ear and feel, just like a crate digger. Shape your sound with onboard mixing and effects, then integrate it into your music setup.

**Highlights:** Tactile vinyl-style platter for scratching and nudging, Adjustable RPM speeds for pitch shifting, Precise loop capture with hand-played timing, 4-band channel EQ for tone shaping, 16 built-in effects with 4 insert slots, Load audio from folders, files, and videos, AUv3 plugin support for host integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Samplom, Samples for Producers free?

Samplom, Samples for Producers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VU44 free?

VU44 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Samplom, Samples for Producers or VU44?

VU44 is rated higher. Samplom, Samples for Producers averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while VU44 averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Samplom, Samples for Producers or VU44 have ads?

Neither Samplom, Samples for Producers nor VU44 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Samplom, Samples for Producers or VU44?

Samplom, Samples for Producers ships an update every 6 weeks, and VU44 every 2 months. Most recently, Samplom, Samples for Producers was updated on October 4, 2026 and VU44 on October 17, 2026.

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