Vatanator SX vs Quarked
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vatanator SX
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.
- 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
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Vatanator SX is a unique drum machine with advanced MIDI functionality. It features 140 built-in presets emulating every classic vintage hardware. It is aimed for simplicity and instant rhythm creation. Vatanator SX features: – Audio Unit Extension – Record patterns in real-time with quantization, MIDI assignable – 16/32 steps sequencer with advanced MIDI options – Fast loading of presets on the fly – Full MIDI implementation, Bluetooth MIDI – Background audio – Audiobus, Audiobus Remote, Inter-App Audio and Ableton Link support – Ability to import samples via Files, AudioShare, AudioCopy, Dropbox or iTunes Share – Real-time effects with XY pad, tempo synchronization, MIDI assignable and automation – Song arranger, ability to store a sequence of patterns and play them in order - Export pattern to MIDI file – 8 channel mixer with volume control and mute/solo for any individual instrument
Quarked
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Quarked is a high-performance granular synthesizer designed for precision sound design. Built around a native C-based audio engine, it prioritizes low-latency manipulation and a functional workflow that stays out of your way. Capture audio directly via the integrated tape-style recorder or import existing samples to begin deconstructing them. Quarked treats sound as a physical material, allowing you to zoom, slice, and re-texture with tactile, high-precision controls. The Engine: Granular Core: Independent control over grain size, density, position, and scan speed. Performance First: A native audio backend ensures smooth parameter interpolation without artifacts. Note-Level ADSR: Professional-grade envelope shaping with exponential curves for natural release. The Workflow Precision Ruler: Navigate waveforms with high-resolution sliders designed for micro-adjustments. Technical Aesthetic: A flat, distraction-free interface inspired by modern studio hardware. Dynamic FX Chain: A reorderable signal path featuring Delay, Reverb, Shimmer, and a 3-band technical EQ. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Vatanator SX at $5.99 against Quarked's $14.99. Quarked's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
Vatanator SX costs $5.99 and Quarked $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Vatanator SX ships an update every 5 weeks, Quarked every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vatanator SX | Quarked |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 — better | $14.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 264 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BACKPULLVER SOFTWARE LTD OOD | Syam Anand |
In-app purchases
Vatanator SX
No in-app purchases
Quarked
No in-app purchases









