DAW LP vs VAPolyFM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DAW LP
This audio effect plugin simulates the authentic sound of vinyl records and players. Adjust parameters like scratches, dust, and amplifier quality to achieve a range of vintage audio tones. It functions as a standalone application or an AUv3 plugin.
- Simulates vinyl scratches and crackles
- Controls vinyl noise and amplifier hum
- Adjusts pickup needle and cable quality
- Switchable hum frequencies (50/60 Hz)
- Input/output gain and dry/wet mix
- Standalone app and AUv3 plugin
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DAW LP is an Audio Unit effect that emulates the sound of a vinyl disc (and player). With a variety of controls one can simulate scratched vinyl records, dusty pickup needles and rusty cables. Tune in anything from an old 78s player to a modern hifi sound. Features: • Scratches/crackles rate, level and ducking. • Control vinyl noise, amplifier noise and low frequency hum levels. • Continuous control of amplifier, pickup needle and cable quality. • Switch between 50 Hz hum and 60 Hz hum. • Additional input gain, output gain and dry/wet mix parameters for convenience. DAW LP works both as a standalone app and as an AUv3 plugin. Check out the product web page for more info, sound examples and a user manual. Feedback or suggestions? Drop us a mail: support(at)klevgrand.se or @klevgrand on Twitter.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: VAPolyFM at 4.5 against DAW LP's 3.6. VAPolyFM also leads on device support (3 vs 1). DAW LP's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 17%) and price ($13.99 vs $14.99). 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
DAW LP costs $13.99 and VAPolyFM $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VAPolyFM holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of DAW LP's written reviews are positive against 17% of VAPolyFM's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
DAW LP ships an update every 11 months, VAPolyFM every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DAW LP | VAPolyFM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $13.99 — better | $14.99 |
| Rating | 3.6 (7 ratings) | 4.5 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 16.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months — better | Every 17 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Klevgrand Produkter AB | Ryo Togawa |
Customer experience
DAW LP
VAPolyFM
In-app purchases
DAW LP
No in-app purchases
VAPolyFM
No in-app purchases









