# VU Studio vs Julienne 2

The clearest difference is rating: Julienne 2 at 5.0 against VU Studio's 4.4. VU Studio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Julienne 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VU Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Julienne 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VU Studio has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

VU Studio ships an update every 6 days, Julienne 2 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VU Studio | Julienne 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu-studio/id6789577964/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/julienne-2/id6809639510/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 171 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **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

### VU Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu-studio/id6789577964)

Create music on the go with a portable beatmaking workstation. Build beats, shape samples, and arrange full tracks with a structured yet fast workflow. Import and edit audio, then organize your ideas into complete songs.

**Highlights:** Portable project workflow, Sample shaping and editing, Pattern and sequence building, Full track arrangement timeline, Dedicated editing views, Mixer for balancing tracks, Live performance effects

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 VU Studio free?

VU Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Julienne 2 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VU Studio or Julienne 2?

Julienne 2 is rated higher. VU Studio averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Julienne 2 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do VU Studio or Julienne 2 have ads?

Neither VU Studio nor Julienne 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VU Studio or Julienne 2?

VU Studio ships an update every 6 days, and Julienne 2 every 4 days. Most recently, VU Studio was updated on October 5, 2026 and Julienne 2 on October 14, 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.*