# VU44 vs Julienne 2

The clearest difference is update cadence: Julienne 2 at every 4 days against VU44's every 2 months. VU44's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (14 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VU44 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Julienne 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for VU44 against 5.0 for Julienne 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VU44 has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

VU44 ships an update every 2 months, Julienne 2 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VU44 | Julienne 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu44-7/id6781011563/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/julienne-2/id6809639510/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 25 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dariusz Chynek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805845479) | [victor borges](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895513471) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Julienne 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/julienne-2/id6809639510)

This app allows users to chop, manipulate, and export audio samples. It features automatic tempo and transient detection, flexible pad-based playback, and advanced warping capabilities. Users can also split songs into stems and integrate their creations into other music production software.

**Highlights:** Automatic tempo and transient detection, Tap-based chopping with snap to transient, Pad-based sample playback, Spin, brake, and scratch platter simulation, Time-stretch and warp to grid, Split songs into drums, bass, vocals, and other stems, Export sampler projects, DAW sessions, and WAV files

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Julienne 2 | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VU44 free?

VU44 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Julienne 2 free?

Julienne 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VU44 or Julienne 2?

Julienne 2 is rated higher. VU44 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Julienne 2 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do VU44 or Julienne 2 have ads?

Neither VU44 nor Julienne 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VU44 or Julienne 2?

VU44 ships an update every 2 months, and Julienne 2 every 4 days. Most recently, VU44 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Julienne 2 on October 31, 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.*