Comparison

Vatanator Pro vs Relic Waves

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

Relic Waves

Generate unique Lo-Fi sounds, pads, and effects using advanced synthesis algorithms. Explore billions of sonic possibilities with intuitive controls and real-time recording. Perfect for musicians and sound designers seeking experimental audio.

Highlights
  • Billions of unique Lo-Fi sounds
  • Random sound generation with search
  • Multiple keyboard input options
  • Real-time audio recording to WAV
  • Export to WAV, SunVox, and clipboard
  • MIDI control and processing
  • iOS Audio Unit Extension (AUv3)
Features
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Relic Waves is a generator of Lo-Fi noises, pads and effects based on unique synthesis algorithms from NightRadio. More than 4 billion samples from the depths of the Mathematical Universe! Features: * search for new sounds with three buttons: next random set, edit code, previous set; each set of 12 sounds corresponds to a code of 8 characters; * three types of keyboards for live performing: on-screen buttons, PC keyboard, MIDI input; * several processing parameters + control via MIDI; * real-time audio recording to WAV (32-bit); * export to: WAV (one file or a set), SunVox (samples + effects in one file), text clipboard; * the LCK button freezes individual samples - they will not change during the search for new sets; * iOS Audio Unit Extension (AUv3). Double clicking on a parameter opens a window for setting the exact value. If you enable the Hold option, the notes will play endlessly, without reacting to key release (noteOff) events; turning the note on again works like turning it off; there are two ways to enable this option: 1) using the Hold parameter in the "MIDI Mapping" window; 2) by pressing the HOLD button, which appears in place of LCK while playing the musical keyboard: press HOLD, release the desired notes - then the released notes will continue to play.

Screenshots

Relic Waves1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Relic Waves at 100% against Vatanator Pro's 44%. Relic Waves also leads on price ($1.99 vs $24.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.7). Vatanator Pro's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months). On ads and monetization model 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 Relic Waves $1.99 up front. Vatanator Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Relic Waves asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Relic Waves holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Vatanator Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of Relic Waves's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vatanator Pro ships an update fortnightly, Relic Waves every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Vatanator Pro versus Relic Waves: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVatanator ProRelic Waves
Price$24.99$1.99 — better
Rating3.7 (10 ratings)5.0 (43 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1043 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBACKPULLVER SOFTWARE LTD OODAlexander Zolotov

Customer experience

Vatanator Pro

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

Relic Waves

All ratings42 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Vatanator Pro

One-time1
  • Groove ChargeFree
None

Relic Waves

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vatanator Pro free?
Vatanator Pro costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Relic Waves free?
Relic Waves costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vatanator Pro or Relic Waves?
Relic Waves is rated higher. Vatanator Pro averages 3.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Relic Waves averages 5.0 from 43 ratings.
Do Vatanator Pro or Relic Waves have ads?
Neither Vatanator Pro nor Relic Waves shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vatanator Pro or Relic Waves?
Vatanator Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Relic Waves every 11 months. Most recently, Vatanator Pro was updated on November 2, 2026 and Relic Waves on November 4, 2026.

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