# VU950 vs FALSE MEMORY

The clearest difference is rating: FALSE MEMORY at 5.0 against VU950's 4.5. FALSE MEMORY also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

VU950 costs $4.99 and FALSE MEMORY $3.99 up front. VU950 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. FALSE MEMORY asks for nothing beyond the download.

FALSE MEMORY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of VU950's written reviews are positive against 100% of FALSE MEMORY's.

VU950 ships an update every 2 days, FALSE MEMORY daily. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VU950 | FALSE MEMORY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu950/id6772073841/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/false-memory/id6781282087/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#105** |
| Size | 189 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dariusz Chynek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805845479) | [Stephan Bolch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516634570) |

## 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 |


### FALSE MEMORY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/false-memory/id6781282087)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app transforms any sound into a decaying audio effect, simulating tape degradation or digital corruption. Explore various destruction parameters to create unique sonic textures and atmospheres. It can also evolve the sound automatically over time.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio disintegration, Analog/Digital destruction engine, Pitch and timing destabilization, Frequency spectrum smearing, Past audio bleed-through, Automatic evolution over time, Randomize parameters

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VU950 free?

VU950 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is FALSE MEMORY free?

FALSE MEMORY costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VU950 or FALSE MEMORY?

FALSE MEMORY is rated higher. VU950 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while FALSE MEMORY averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do VU950 or FALSE MEMORY have ads?

Neither VU950 nor FALSE MEMORY shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VU950 or FALSE MEMORY?

VU950 ships an update every 2 days, and FALSE MEMORY daily. Most recently, VU950 was updated on September 17, 2026 and FALSE MEMORY on September 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.*