PlayBacker for iPad vs Vatanator Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PlayBacker for iPad
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■ Loading Audio File From - Music Library in device ( Apple Music not supported ) - In App Storage / File Sync - iCloud Drive - and other file providers ■ Decks + Cross Fader - Auto Pause / Auto Cue - Repeat ( 1 track / all tracks ) - Skip Tail ( of silence end of file ) - Volume Fader - CueList Mode - Mono Sum / Pan Pod - Auto Cross Fade ( period changeable ) ■ SamplePad - 3×3 / 4×4 Layout changeable - Single Play / Multi Play Mode - 1 Shot Play / Loop Play Pad Mode ■ Track Editor - Mounted on CueList Mode view - Title, Gain and Start Cue Points etc of each track are editable ■ Remote Controls - Supports ‘Control Center’ ( DECK A only ) - Supports remote control by keyboard shortcuts of external keyboards - Supports remote control by external (Bluetooth included) MIDI devices
Vatanator Pro
Create music with this advanced multitrack sequencer. It features a built-in drum machine, sampler, and support for external instruments and effects. Compose instantly with full MIDI and MPE capabilities.
- Advanced multi-track music sequencer
- Integrated drum machine and sampler
- Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) host
- Full MIDI and MPE support
- Real-time pattern editing
- Song arranger and performance mode
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Vatanator Pro is an advanced multitrack music sequencer with integrated drum machine, sampler and functionality to load external AUv3 instruments and effects. Support full feature MIDI and MPE. Vatanator Pro is an all-in-one music composer for instant results. Features: • Audio Unit Extension Host • Advanced multi-track music sequencer • Edit and record patterns in real-time (with options for quantization, undo and more) • Integrated real-time drum sampler with individual effects and XY pad • On-screen piano keyboard for playing/recording AUv3 instruments • Isomorphic keyboard with option for selecting different scales • Full MIDI implementation (Bluetooth MIDI, Network MIDI and USB MIDI) • MIDI Learn implementation • Integrated drum repeater and instrument arpeggiator • MPE support • Parameter automation (AUv3 and internal parameters) • Song arranger • Performance Mode (use multi-touch to control patterns) • Drum kit editor (with ability for rearrange/remove/add samples) • Sample recorder and advanced sample slicer • Audiobus, Ableton Link, Ableton Live Set Export and Inter-App Audio support • Import Audio/MIDI files from Files app • Audio track support • Multi-channel mixer • Odd-time signature support • Option to autosave/load last project
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PlayBacker for iPad at $15.99 against Vatanator Pro's $24.99. PlayBacker for iPad also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Vatanator Pro's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
PlayBacker for iPad costs $15.99 and Vatanator Pro $24.99 up front. Vatanator Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PlayBacker for iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.
PlayBacker for iPad ships an update every 5 months, Vatanator Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PlayBacker for iPad | Vatanator Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $15.99 — better | $24.99 |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 44.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | INTEGRAL SOUND DESIGN | BACKPULLVER SOFTWARE LTD OOD |
In-app purchases
PlayBacker for iPad
No in-app purchases
Vatanator Pro
- Groove ChargeFree
Questions
Is PlayBacker for iPad free?
Is Vatanator Pro free?
Do PlayBacker for iPad or Vatanator Pro have ads?
Which is updated more often, PlayBacker for iPad or Vatanator Pro?
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