Comparison

Vatanator Pro vs Salome

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

Head to head
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

About

Salome

This app lets you record or import sounds, transform them into seamless loops, and play them polyphonically using MPE or MIDI controllers. It offers a fast workflow with onscreen keypads and MPE/MIDI input/output for creative sound manipulation.

Highlights
  • Record or import sounds
  • Create seamless loops
  • Polyphonic MPE/MIDI playback
  • Onscreen MPE keypads
  • Latch mode for fader control
  • AUv3 plugin for iOS and macOS
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Salome is a tool for recording (or importing) sounds, turning them into seamless loops, and then polyphonically play them using MPE or MIDI. CONTROL: The onscreen keypads can be latched, turning them into 2-dimensional faders for controlling various modulations. Additionally, software and hardware MPE controllers can be used (or normal MIDI, in a pinch). WORKFLOW: The entire process from sampling to playing was designed to be a fast and fluid as possible. Speed > features. UNIVERSAL: AUv3 plugins for iOS (iPhone, iPad) and MacOS (ARM, Intel) are included*. - Full Audio Unit compatibility (note that not all hosts support all AU features) - Built-in MPE keypads for multidimensional onscreen control - MPE/MIDI input and output from the Audio Unit, so you can record your performance or even control other MPE synths - 12 mode filter, based on the Oberheim Xpander design - Latch-mode lets you play the instrument using faders - Basic standalone mode included (for connectivity use the AU plugin) - Record or import sounds (WAV, AIF, MP3) and instantly play them as a polyphonic instrument - Effortless seamless loops using the non-destructive X-Fade feature Find the user manual on ruismaker.com * not all MacOS DAWs fully support Audio Unit plugins. This is not a VST plugin.

Screenshots

Salome3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Salome at $7.99 against Vatanator Pro's $24.99. Salome also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (83% vs 44%). On update cadence, ads, monetization model 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

Vatanator Pro costs $24.99 and Salome $7.99 up front. Vatanator Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Salome asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Salome holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Vatanator Pro's written reviews are positive against 83% of Salome's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vatanator Pro ships an update fortnightly, Salome every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Vatanator Pro versus Salome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVatanator ProSalome
Price$24.99$7.99 — better
Rating3.7 (10 ratings)4.7 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1030 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.013 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBACKPULLVER SOFTWARE LTD OODBram Bos

Customer experience

Vatanator Pro

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral22.2%
Negative33.3%

Salome

All ratings30 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative5.6%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Vatanator Pro

One-time1
  • Groove ChargeFree
None

Salome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vatanator Pro free?
Vatanator Pro costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Salome free?
Salome costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vatanator Pro or Salome?
Salome is rated higher. Vatanator Pro averages 3.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Salome averages 4.7 from 30 ratings.
Do Vatanator Pro or Salome have ads?
Neither Vatanator Pro nor Salome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vatanator Pro or Salome?
Vatanator Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Salome every 9 days. Most recently, Vatanator Pro was updated on November 2, 2026 and Salome on November 2, 2026.

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