Comparison

PlayBacker for iPad vs Vatanator Pro

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

Head to head
About

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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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 call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PlayBacker for iPad versus Vatanator Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlayBacker for iPadVatanator 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 frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS1514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINTEGRAL SOUND DESIGNBACKPULLVER SOFTWARE LTD OOD

In-app purchases

None

PlayBacker for iPad

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Vatanator Pro

One-time1
  • Groove ChargeFree

Questions

Is PlayBacker for iPad free?
PlayBacker for iPad costs $15.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vatanator Pro free?
Vatanator Pro costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do PlayBacker for iPad or Vatanator Pro have ads?
Neither PlayBacker for iPad nor Vatanator Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PlayBacker for iPad or Vatanator Pro?
PlayBacker for iPad ships an update every 5 months, and Vatanator Pro fortnightly. Most recently, PlayBacker for iPad was updated on November 1, 2026 and Vatanator Pro on November 2, 2026.

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