# Retrocord vs VU950

The clearest difference is price: VU950 at $1.99 against Retrocord's $19.99. VU950 also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#156 vs unranked). Retrocord's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Retrocord costs $19.99 and VU950 $1.99 up front. VU950 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Retrocord asks for nothing beyond the download.

Retrocord ships an update every 3 weeks, VU950 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retrocord | VU950 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | — | **[4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu950/id6772073841/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **10** |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#156** |
| Size | 5 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rocamr Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834237385) | [Dariusz Chynek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805845479) |

## What reviewers say

### Retrocord

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrocord/id6762391432)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### VU950

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu950/id6772073841)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app emulates the behavior of early digital samplers, focusing on sound shaping through intentional limitations and artifacts. It offers a full timestretch workflow, reduced bit depth processing, and MIDI control for a hands-on experience. Standalone mode includes multi-track sequencing, effects, and the ability to host other AUv3 apps.

**Highlights:** Classic sampler sound emulation, Full timestretch workflow, Reduced bit depth processing, MIDI-controllable parameters, Multi-track sequencing, AUv3 hosting, Built-in effects

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EMAX drumkit | $0.99 | one-time |
| S2400 | $0.99 | one-time |
| MPC2000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| MPC2000 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| MPC3000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| SP1200 | $0.99 | one-time |
| S900 | $0.99 | one-time |
| SP202 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retrocord free?

Retrocord costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VU950 free?

VU950 costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do Retrocord or VU950 have ads?

Neither Retrocord nor VU950 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Retrocord or VU950?

Retrocord ships an update every 3 weeks, and VU950 every 2 days. Most recently, Retrocord was updated on October 1, 2026 and VU950 on October 15, 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.*