Comparison

Vatanator Pro vs PolySampler

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

PolySampler

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PolySampler is a powerful, easy to use sampling instrument for iOS devices. Import sound files or record high-quality audio using your built-in microphone, then map those samples to the on-screen pads. Each pad includes an independent EQ and processor which can manipulate the playback pitch, speed, and length. The main output also has built-in delay and reverb effects. Individual samples can be saved to the internal PolySampler sample library. Users can also create and save presets to quickly load a set of samples and parameter settings. Sampling on the go has never been easier. With PolySampler, the world is your instrument.

Screenshots

PolySampler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PolySampler at $1.99 against Vatanator Pro's $24.99. PolySampler also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Vatanator Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.5). On ads and device support 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 PolySampler $1.99 up front. Vatanator Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PolySampler asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Vatanator Pro versus PolySampler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVatanator ProPolySampler
Price$24.99$1.99 — better
Rating3.7 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBACKPULLVER SOFTWARE LTD OODEuclidean Instruments, LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Vatanator Pro

One-time1
  • Groove ChargeFree
None

PolySampler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vatanator Pro free?
Vatanator Pro costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is PolySampler free?
PolySampler costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vatanator Pro or PolySampler have ads?
Neither Vatanator Pro nor PolySampler shows ads.

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