# 8 vs VA

The clearest difference is price: 8 at $1.99 against VA's $9.99. 8 also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). VA's advantage is chart position (#198 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

8 costs $1.99 and VA $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

8 ships an update every 4 days, VA every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 | VA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-bit-music-master/id6759585707/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | — | **#198** |
| Size | 4 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [宁 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879657969) | [Richard Gillespie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887994349) |

## What reviewers say

### 8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-bit-music-master/id6759585707)

Create fast 8-bit and electronic music with this step sequencer. Program drums and melodies, arrange song structures with custom playback flows, and export your audio. Use it as an AUv3 instrument in compatible hosts.

**Highlights:** Step sequencer for drums and melodies, Customizable playback flows for song structure, AUv3 instrument extension, Save and export audio, One-tap randomization for idea sketching

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### VA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/va-1/id6763180976)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8 free?

8 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VA free?

VA costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do 8 or VA have ads?

Neither 8 nor VA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 8 or VA?

8 ships an update every 4 days, and VA every 2 months. Most recently, 8 was updated on October 31, 2026 and VA on October 31, 2026.

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