Comparison

Jynth vs VU44

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

Head to head
About

Jynth

This music app recreates the warm, analog sound of a classic synth with a unique physics engine for organic soundscapes. Explore vintage tones, advanced modulation, and innovative performance features like assigning different presets to individual notes.

Highlights
  • Analog-style signal chain
  • Physics-driven modulation
  • Preset Per Note & Preset Ribbon
  • 5 studio-grade effects
  • AUv3 plugin support
  • MIDI controller integration
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Meet Jynth, the new synth by Fingerlab for iPhone, iPad and Mac — the warm, analog soul of the iconic Roland Juno-106, reimagined with a groundbreaking Physics Engine for organic, living sound. Designed for leads, basses, keys & pads, Jynth delivers that classic vintage character you love — housed in a meticulously crafted, photo-realistic interface that looks as good as it sounds. Shape your sound with a full analog-style signal chain: From the dual oscillators and resonant VCF filter to the ADSR envelope, LFO and built-in arpeggiator — every parameter has been carefully tuned to feel as musical as it sounds. Go further with 5 studio-grade effects: Tremolo, Flanger, Chorus, Delay & Reverb — stack them to build rich, evolving textures and cinematic soundscapes. Bring your presets to life with the Physics Engine: This is where Jynth truly stands apart. Assign up to 8 physics-driven modulations to any synth or effect parameter. Gravity, bounce, impulse, angle — let the laws of physics shape your sound in ways no LFO ever could. Every preset becomes unique, every performance feels alive. Explore new sonic territory with Preset Per Note & Preset Ribbon: Inspired by the music of Aphex Twin, Preset Per Note lets you assign a different preset to each key of the piano keyboard — so every note triggers an entirely different sound. Take it further with Preset Ribbon: select a collection of presets and glide between them in real time, simply by sliding your finger across the ribbon. A new way to perform. A new way to play. Play anywhere, plug into anything: Jynth is universal — one purchase gives you the full experience on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Use it as a standalone app or load it as an AudioUnit (AUv3) plugin directly inside your favorite DAW. Pair it with your MIDI controller via MIDI In support, and your sound is always there — even when your screen is off, thanks to Audio Background mode. Unlock the Full Version to access preset creation, all factory presets, FX, Physics Engine, Randomizer, Undo, Preset Per Note & Preset Ribbon. Features: Synth Engine • VCO with Pulse Width Modulation — Square, Saw, Sub & Noise oscillators • High-Pass Filter • VCF Filter with Frequency, Resonance, Envelope, LFO & Keyboard tracking • LFO with Rate, Delay & Depth • VCA Gate mode • Full ADSR Envelope • Glide (Portamento) • Arpeggiator with Tempo, Pattern, Step Division, Octave Range & Gate Effects • 5 FX: Tremolo, Flanger, Chorus, Delay & Reverb Physics Engine • 8 independent physics-based modulation scenes • Per-stage controls: Speed, Gravity, Bounce, Impulse, Angle & more • Assignable to any synth or FX parameter Preset Per Note • Assign a different preset to each key of the keyboard • Autofill with random presets by category Preset Ribbon • Select a collection of presets and glide between them in real time • Switch sounds on the fly while playing • Perfect for live performance Workflow • 100 factory presets • Preset Randomizer • Preset Import & Export • Undo • Full MIDI & MIDI Mapping • Audio Background support • AudioUnit (AUv3) support • Universal: iPad, iPhone & Mac More to come — new synth features are on their way. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: contact@fingerlab.net Enjoy Jynth! Fingerlab Team

About

VU44

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
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VU44-7 — sample like a vinyl digger. VU44-7 turns sampling into a hands-on, tactile experience. Instead of staring at waveforms, you spin a real turntable platter, drop the needle and catch the perfect loop the way crate-diggers always have — by ear and by feel. Record straight off a spinning platter to get that warm, hand-played vinyl character into your sampler. Nudge the speed, scratch in a chop, cut it on the fly and grab exactly the slice you want. It's the fastest, most musical way to pull samples — whether you're flipping a record, a YouTube clip or your own field recordings. MADE FOR SAMPLING • Tactile vinyl-style platter — scratch, nudge and rewind by touch • 33 / 45 / 78 RPM — slow it down or pitch it up for instant flips • CUT & START for transform-style cuts and stabs • 6 cue points — set your hits and recall them instantly • Capture loops with real, hand-played timing and feel SHAPE THE SOUND • 4-band channel: GAIN, HIGH, MID, LOW — dial in the tone like a real mixer • 16 effects you know from VU950 — filters, EQ, comp, delays, reverb and more — across 4 insert slots • Re-colour every panel and choose a VU950 or Modern skin BRING IN YOUR OWN AUDIO • Load from Folders, Files and Videos with the built-in DISK browser WORKS IN YOUR SETUP • AUv3 plugin — run VU44-7 inside any AUv3 host, route the audio to Your favorite sampler. • Use multiple instances, automate it and bounce straight into your project • Standalone app for quick, no-fuss sampling on the go PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No accounts, no analytics, no tracking. Your audio stays on your device. Stop scrolling waveforms. Start digging.

Screenshots

Jynth4 screens
VU444 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VU44 at 5.0 against Jynth's 4.3. VU44 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Jynth's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Jynth sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and VU44 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VU44 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Jynth's written reviews are positive against 100% of VU44's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jynth ships an update every 2 weeks, VU44 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Jynth versus VU44: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJynthVU44
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (10 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1010
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFingerlabDariusz Chynek

Customer experience

Jynth

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

VU44

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Jynth

One-time1
  • Full Version$9.99
1 purchases

VU44

One-time1
  • Support$0.99

Questions

Is Jynth free?
Jynth 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, Jynth or VU44?
VU44 is rated higher. Jynth averages 4.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while VU44 averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Jynth or VU44 have ads?
Neither Jynth nor VU44 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jynth or VU44?
Jynth ships an update every 2 weeks, and VU44 every 2 months. Most recently, Jynth was updated on September 24, 2026 and VU44 on August 22, 2026.

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