# Jynth vs VU44

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jynth | VU44 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jynth-physics-analog-synth/id6761420030/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu44-7/id6781011563/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fingerlab](https://appshunter.io/developer/412786610) | [Dariusz Chynek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805845479) |

## What reviewers say

### Jynth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jynth-physics-analog-synth/id6761420030)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $9.99 | one-time |


### 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*