# VU950 vs Blueprint 4

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blueprint 4 at 96% against VU950's 60%. Blueprint 4 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). VU950's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and price ($1.99 vs $6.99). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

VU950 costs $1.99 and Blueprint 4 $6.99 up front. VU950 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Blueprint 4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blueprint 4 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 41 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of VU950's written reviews are positive against 96% of Blueprint 4's.

VU950 ships an update every 2 days, Blueprint 4 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VU950 | Blueprint 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu950/id6772073841/reviews) | **[4.9 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blueprint-4-track/id6777792345/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **96.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#5** |
| Size | 189 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dariusz Chynek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805845479) | [MAX B HELGEMO](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777792347) |

## What reviewers say

### VU950

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

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 |


### Blueprint 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blueprint-4-track/id6777792345)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Music, #27 Top Paid (US App Store)

Record voice and instrument ideas with up to three additional tracks. This app offers a simple, offline recording experience with essential tools for capturing demos and first takes. Save and share your creations as WAV files.

**Highlights:** Four-track recording, Built-in metronome, Punch-in recording, WAV file export, Offline functionality, No ads or subscriptions

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VU950 free?

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

### Is Blueprint 4 free?

Blueprint 4 costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VU950 or Blueprint 4?

Blueprint 4 is rated higher. VU950 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Blueprint 4 averages 4.9 from 41 ratings.

### Do VU950 or Blueprint 4 have ads?

Neither VU950 nor Blueprint 4 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VU950 or Blueprint 4?

VU950 ships an update every 2 days, and Blueprint 4 every 2 weeks. Most recently, VU950 was updated on October 15, 2026 and Blueprint 4 on October 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.*