# Vatanator SX vs EG Nodes

The clearest difference is price: Vatanator SX at $5.99 against EG Nodes's $19.99. Vatanator SX also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). EG Nodes's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Vatanator SX costs $5.99 and EG Nodes $19.99 up front. EG Nodes sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Vatanator SX asks for nothing beyond the download.

EG Nodes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EG Nodes has 93 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Vatanator SX's written reviews are positive against 92% of EG Nodes's.

Vatanator SX ships an update every 5 weeks, EG Nodes weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vatanator SX | EG Nodes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$5.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vatanator-sx/id1046391514/reviews) | **[4.8 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eg-nodes/id6466639463/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **93** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **92.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 264 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BACKPULLVER SOFTWARE LTD OOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035157788) | [Elliott Garage](https://appshunter.io/developer/454709866) |

## 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


### EG Nodes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eg-nodes/id6466639463)

This app is a clip-based audio unit host and MIDI sequencer for creating musical projects. It offers a variety of built-in MIDI and audio nodes for generating sequences, recording, and sampling. Users can load external Audio Units and automate parameters for unique compositions.

**Highlights:** Clip-based Audio Unit host, Built-in MIDI generators (Note/Chord, Arpeggio, Sequencer), Audio recording and sampling, Load external AU3 instruments and effects, Scene and automation control, Flexible MIDI routing, Standalone and AUv3 modular sequencer

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Innovative concept and workflow
- 🚀 Fast idea generation
- ✨ Inspiring and creative
- 🔧 Powerful and flexible

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sampler won't play correctly
- 🐛 Sampler features inconsistent
- 🐛 Random arming and recording into disabled scenes
- 🐛 Crashes with some apps
- 🐛 Too much crashing results in losing work

**Reported bugs**

- Sampler won’t play correctly
- Sampler features don’t work consistently
- Scenes getting armed and recordings going into them despite disabling them
- Crashes with some apps
- Crashing results in losing work

**Requested features**

- Easy way to report bugs without login/account
- Keep save/refresh options on screen
- Audio recording or looping module
- Audio clip module, like a looper
- 16 steps per page for sequencers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vatanator SX free?

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

### Is EG Nodes free?

EG Nodes costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Vatanator SX or EG Nodes?

EG Nodes is rated higher. Vatanator SX averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while EG Nodes averages 4.8 from 93 ratings.

### Do Vatanator SX or EG Nodes have ads?

Neither Vatanator SX nor EG Nodes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vatanator SX or EG Nodes?

Vatanator SX ships an update every 5 weeks, and EG Nodes weekly. Most recently, Vatanator SX was updated on October 21, 2026 and EG Nodes on October 24, 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.*