Comparison

Lorentz vs VAMono

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lorentz

This app offers an analog-style synthesizer with a unique resonator for experimental sound design. Explore a wide range of sonic possibilities with familiar analog tones and innovative resonator effects.

Highlights
  • AUv3 compatibility
  • Analog-style synthesis
  • Integrated resonator
  • Experimental sound creation
  • Wide sound design possibilities
Features
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Lorentz is an AUv3-compatible synthesizer that combines analog-style synthesis with a resonator. The resonator enables experimental sound creation using familiar analog-style tones, allowing you to explore a wide range of sound design possibilities. For more detailed information about the product, please visit the website. The website offers detailed product descriptions, manuals and videos, as well as important notices. https://icegear.net/

About

VAMono

This app is a virtual analog monophonic synthesizer inspired by classic 80s synths. It features two oscillators, a versatile filter, and built-in effects like distortion and delay. A 64-step sequencer allows for note and parameter automation.

Highlights
  • Virtual analog monophonic synthesizer
  • Two oscillators with extensive modulation
  • 24 dB lowpass filter
  • Distortion and delay effects
  • 64-step sequencer for notes and parameters
  • AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) and Stand Alone modes
  • Ableton Link and Bluetooth MIDI support
Features
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VAMono is a virtual analog monophonic synthesizer inspired by iconic monophonic analog synthesizers of the 80's. The oscillators are capable of wide variety of modulation to shape the sound before the filtering stage. Pitch, shape and pulse width can be modulated by LFO, ADSR envelope. Xmod and Ring modulation offers audio rate modulation. Hard Sync offers a characteristic sync sound. Filter section and Amplifier offers classic sound of the iconic analog synthesizer of 80’s. Amp section additionally offers amplitude modulation followed by distortion and delay effect. VAMono offers built-in 64 step sequencer to sequence notes and parameters. Synthesizer and Sequencer can be used as an AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) or Stand Alone. Stand Alone Mode supports Ableton Link, Bluetooth MIDI and MIDI IN/OUT. Main Features AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) - Virtual Analog Monophonic Synthesizer features two oscillators, one LFO, one lowpass filter, three envelope generator, one amplifier, distortion and delay effect. - Oscillators are capable of producing continuously variable wave shapes and offers variety of modulation. - Features two Amp Envelopes, Gate and ADSR. ADSR envelope is analog style non-linear envelope generator. - 24 dB per octave lowpass filter and amplifier produces characteristic sound of iconic analog synthesizer in 80’s - LFO provides seven wave shapes and can be synced with tempo. Distortion and delay effects are included. Sequencer - Sample accurate 64 step sequencer capable of sequencing notes and parameter automation. - Synthesizer and sequencer work as AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) and as Stand Alone. - MIDI input and output - 60 factory patches Stand Alone (AU Host Application) - Support Ableton Link - Support Bluetooth MIDI - MIDI input and output System Requirements - iOS 14.2 or later (VAMono utilizes features introduced in iOS 14 and it is not backward compatible.)

Screenshots

Lorentz4 screens
VAMono4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Lorentz at $8.00 against VAMono's $14.99. Lorentz also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.2). VAMono's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Lorentz costs $8.00 and VAMono $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lorentz holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Lorentz's written reviews are positive against 83% of VAMono's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lorentz ships an update monthly, VAMono every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lorentz versus VAMono: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLorentzVAMono
Price$8.00 — better$14.99
Rating4.8 (24 ratings) — better4.6 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews90.3% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better12
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.2
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopericeWorks, Inc.Ryo Togawa

Customer experience

Lorentz

All ratings24 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive90.3%
Neutral6.5%
Negative3.2%

VAMono

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Lorentz

No in-app purchases

None

VAMono

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lorentz free?
Lorentz costs $8.00, with no in-app purchases.
Is VAMono free?
VAMono costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lorentz or VAMono?
Lorentz is rated higher. Lorentz averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while VAMono averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.
Do Lorentz or VAMono have ads?
Neither Lorentz nor VAMono shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lorentz or VAMono?
Lorentz ships an update monthly, and VAMono every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lorentz was updated on October 24, 2026 and VAMono on October 24, 2026.

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