# Vatanator SX vs VADrum2

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vatanator SX at every 5 weeks against VADrum2's every 5 months. Vatanator SX also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.5). VADrum2's advantage is chart position (#158 vs unranked) and price ($3.99 vs $5.99). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Vatanator SX costs $5.99 and VADrum2 $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Vatanator SX against 4.5 for VADrum2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 16 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 75% positive.

Vatanator SX ships an update every 5 weeks, VADrum2 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vatanator SX | VADrum2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vatanator-sx/id1046391514/reviews) | **[4.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vadrum2/id1561097284/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#158** |
| Size | 264 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BACKPULLVER SOFTWARE LTD OOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035157788) | [Ryo Togawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474193056) |

## What reviewers say

### Vatanator SX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vatanator-sx/id1046391514)

Create rhythms instantly with this drum machine app. It offers advanced MIDI features, 140 vintage hardware emulations, and real-time effects. Import your own samples and arrange songs for a complete music production experience.

**Highlights:** 140 vintage hardware emulations, Advanced MIDI functionality, Real-time effects with XY pad, Import samples via multiple sources, Song arranger and pattern export, 16/32 step sequencer, Background audio support

**In-app purchases:** none


### VADrum2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vadrum2/id1561097284)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Create electronic music with a virtual analog drum machine. Features a synthesizer with 27 voices, built-in effects, and a powerful sequencer. Save projects to iCloud and use it as a standalone app or an Audio Unit Extension.

**Highlights:** 27 virtual analog and sample playback drum voices, Integrated delay, chorus, flanger, reverb, EQ, and compressor, 16-bar pattern sequencer with parameter automation, Stand-alone app and AUv3 extension support, Ableton Link and Bluetooth MIDI compatibility, iCloud Drive project saving, Universal Purchase for iOS and macOS

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vatanator SX free?

Vatanator SX costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VADrum2 free?

VADrum2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Vatanator SX or VADrum2?

VADrum2 is rated higher. Vatanator SX averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while VADrum2 averages 4.5 from 16 ratings.

### Do Vatanator SX or VADrum2 have ads?

Neither Vatanator SX nor VADrum2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vatanator SX or VADrum2?

Vatanator SX ships an update every 5 weeks, and VADrum2 every 5 months. Most recently, Vatanator SX was updated on October 21, 2026 and VADrum2 on October 30, 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.*