Comparison

YMCK Player 2 vs VAPolyPro

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

Head to head
About

YMCK Player 2

This musical instrument app allows you to play solos by sliding or tilting your device. It offers multiple key/scale assignments and scene memory for live performances, with light and dark themes for different stage environments.

Highlights
  • Slide to play solos
  • Tilt for vibrato and scrolling
  • Multiple key/scale assignments
  • Scene memory for live shows
  • Light/Dark color themes
Features
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YMCK Player 2 is a simple musical instrument. You can play a stunning solo only by sliding on the screen or by tilting the device. This version "2" is more focused on the functionalities useful in your live stage than decorative visuals. * Easy to play Slide on the screen. That's all you need to play a solo. Additionally you can tilt the device vertically to scrool the keyboard and tilt it backward to apply vibrato. * Multiple Key/Scales You can assign multiple key/scales in a single screen, which allows you to use it in a song with key changes. * Scene Memory You can register multiple Scenes, and switch quickly the settings during your live show. * Color Themes Light/Dark color themes. Dark theme will help you operating in a dark stage environment.

About

VAPolyPro

Create a wide range of sounds with this polyphonic synthesizer, featuring multiple oscillator and filter types, MPE support, and built-in effects. It functions as a standalone app or an AudioUnit Extension for Mac and iOS devices, with iCloud Drive integration for project sharing.

Highlights
  • Multiple VCO and VCF types
  • Stereo VCF and VCA
  • MPE support
  • Built-in effects
  • Step sequencer
  • Audio Unit Extension (AUv3)
  • iCloud Drive project sharing
Features
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VAPolyPro features three types of VCOs and three types of VCFs that can generate a wide range of sounds, from warm analog synths to FM-synthesized acoustic instruments. It also includes a stereo VCF and VCA for spacious sound, and MPE for expressive sound. VAPolyPro operates as a stand alone or as an AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Stand Alone supports Ableton Link, MIDI and audio file export. Built-in Effects include delay, chorus, flanger, reverb, eq and compressor. Project files can be saved in iCloud Drive, so that the project can be accessed from iPhone, iPad or Mac. Main Features 3 types of VCO includes Analog, Unison and FM. 3 types of VCF includes Cascade, Ladder And Sallen-Key. Stereo VCF and VCA. Support MPE through MIDI2.0 MPE Profile. Pseudo velocity/ pressure for iOS piano keyboard. 3 channel analog style step sequencer. Maximum 8 voice polyphony. it depends on performance of the device it is running. Built-in effects and piano roll sequencer. Audio Export. Linear PCM format (AIFF, WAV and CAF) and compressed format (AAC) Support Audio Unit Extension (AUv3). Support MIDI 2.0. Support Ableton Link, Bluetooth MIDI, MIDI In / Out. Works on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Support iCloud Drive to share project files between the platforms. Support MIDI Foot Pedal (CC#11, CC#64) MIDI CC Settings are saved. It will be recovered when the app launched in the next time. Selectable UI Color. Font size for title of controls are adjustable. - Factory Preset 336 - Effects Preset 40 System Requirements (This app is offered as universal purchase for iOS and macOS) iOS 17.0 or later macOS 14.0 or later Devices with Apple Silicon are recommended. A13 Fusion or above is highly 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.

Screenshots

YMCK Player 24 screens
VAPolyPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VAPolyPro at 100% against YMCK Player 2's 0%. VAPolyPro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 41 months). YMCK Player 2's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $19.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

YMCK Player 2 costs $1.99 and VAPolyPro $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VAPolyPro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of YMCK Player 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of VAPolyPro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YMCK Player 2 ships an update every 41 months, VAPolyPro every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
YMCK Player 2 versus VAPolyPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYMCK Player 2VAPolyPro
Price$1.99 — better$19.99
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 41 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer武志 除村Ryo Togawa

Customer experience

YMCK Player 2

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

VAPolyPro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

YMCK Player 2

No in-app purchases

None

VAPolyPro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is YMCK Player 2 free?
YMCK Player 2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VAPolyPro free?
VAPolyPro costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, YMCK Player 2 or VAPolyPro?
VAPolyPro is rated higher. YMCK Player 2 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while VAPolyPro averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do YMCK Player 2 or VAPolyPro have ads?
Neither YMCK Player 2 nor VAPolyPro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, YMCK Player 2 or VAPolyPro?
YMCK Player 2 ships an update every 41 months, and VAPolyPro every 2 days. Most recently, YMCK Player 2 was updated on November 2, 2026 and VAPolyPro on November 6, 2026.

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