Comparison

VC vs VAPolyFM

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

Head to head
About

VC

This app offers a versatile, vintage-voiced multi-stage chorus effect for music production. It provides multiple chorus models, configurable stages, and advanced stereo processing for unique and extreme sound design.

Highlights
  • Multi-stage chorus effect
  • Vintage and digital chorus models
  • Serial and parallel configurations
  • True stereo processing
  • MIDI control
  • Audio Unit Extension support
Features
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VC-1 - Multi Stage Chorus VC-1 is a flexible, vintage voiced chorus effect capable of delivering many classic chorus sounds but it doesn't stop there. Featuring several true stereo algortihms with up to 3 chorus stages per channel, parallel & serial configurations, a 3 band split input section and much more VC-1 offers almost endless posibilites for new, extreme or unconventional effects. Overview: * 3 unique chorus models (Analog, Digital, Vintage Digital) * Up to 3 chorus stages in either serial or parallel configuration * Modulation via sine LFO or lowpass noise * Fixed 3 band split input section and +/-6db shelving filters at the output * Advanced Dimension D style stereo coupling * Stereo Animator & true stereo processing throughout Programs: 1. Analog Warm sounding analog voiced chorus utilizing a BBD (bucket brigade delay) emulation and Dimension-D style cross-coupling. 2. Digital Bright & modern sounding digital chorus (full bandwith). 3. Vintage Digital Dark & noisy vintage voiced digital chorus (10khz bandwidth / 12bit processing). Connectivity: - Audio Unit Extension - Inter-App Audio Effect - Audiobus 3 (Filter) - Ableton Link - USB Audio - MIDI Control (Network, USB, Bluetooth)

About

VAPolyFM

Create music with a versatile hybrid synthesizer offering both FM and virtual analog subtractive synthesis. Explore a wide range of effects, a built-in sequencer, and extensive MIDI support. Save and share projects seamlessly across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Highlights
  • FM synthesizer with 6 operators
  • Virtual analog subtractive synthesizer
  • Built-in effects (delay, chorus, reverb)
  • Sequencer with piano roll editor
  • AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) support
  • Ableton Link and MIDI 2.0 support
  • iCloud Drive project sharing
Features
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VAPolyFM is a hybrid polyphonic synthesizer for iPhone, iPad and Mac. It features FM synthesizer and subtractive synthesizer. It operates as a stand alone or as an AudioUnit Extension (AUv3). Stand Alone supports Ableton Link, MIDI and audio file export. FM synthesizer features 6 operators and 32 algorithm and it is inspired by FM synthesizers of the 1980’s. Virtual analog subtractive synthesizer features two oscillators, resonant high pass filter, resonant low pass filter and two ADSR envelopes per voice. Built-in Effects include delay, chorus, flanger, reverb, eq and compressor. VAPolyFM also includes sequencer which features piano roll editor and parameter automation. Project files can be saved in iCloud Drive, so that the project can be accessed from iPhone, iPad or Mac. - Main Features - FM Synthesizer. 6 operators and 32 algorithm. Virtual analog subtractive synthesizer. Maximum 8 voice polyphony. it depends on performance of the device it is running. Built-in effects and sequencer. Support MIDI 2.0 Support Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) Works on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Support iCloud Drive to share project files between the platforms. Audio Export. Linear PCM format (AIFF, WAV and CAF) and compressed format (AAC) Support Ableton Link, Bluetooth MIDI, MIDI In / Out. Includes 139 Factory Presets - System Requirements - A13 Fusion or above is recommended. AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) requires host application which support AudioUnit Extension. AudioUnit Extension is supported by Apple Logic and Apple Garage Band on iOS and macOS. For any other DAW, it depends on the application and some of them don’t support AudioUnit Extension. Sound may be distorted if CPU of the device doesn't have enough power. If it happens reduce number of voices.

Screenshots

VC3 screens
VAPolyFM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VC at 70% against VAPolyFM's 17%. VC also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). VAPolyFM's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $5.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VC holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of VC's written reviews are positive against 17% of VAPolyFM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VC ships an update every 15 months, VAPolyFM every 17 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VC versus VAPolyFM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVCVAPolyFM
Price$5.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better4.5 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings46 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKai ArasRyo Togawa

Customer experience

VC

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%

VAPolyFM

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

VC

No in-app purchases

None

VAPolyFM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VC free?
VC costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VAPolyFM free?
VAPolyFM costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VC or VAPolyFM?
VC is rated higher. VC averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while VAPolyFM averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do VC or VAPolyFM have ads?
Neither VC nor VAPolyFM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VC or VAPolyFM?
VC ships an update every 15 months, and VAPolyFM every 17 months. Most recently, VC was updated on October 26, 2026 and VAPolyFM on October 26, 2026.

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