Comparison

Electrogene vs VAPolyMkII

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

Head to head
About

Electrogene

This audio effect app offers a low-fidelity sound experience with bit-crushing, modulation, saturation, and filtering. It includes a real-time waveform visualizer and allows for saving and randomizing parameters. Compatible with various audio extensions for expanded workflow.

Highlights
  • Bit-crusher with sample rate and bit resolution control
  • Frequency modulation
  • Selectable low, high, or band pass filter
  • Adjustable pre-gain and dry/wet levels
  • Save and randomize parameters
  • Realtime waveform scope visualizer
  • Audio Unit Extension, Audiobus, Inter-App Audio support
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Electrogene is a low fidelity audio effect combining bit-crusher, modulation, saturation and filter with scope visualizer. Refined algorithms can produce warm or harsh sound reminding of retro digital or analog audio system. Electrogene features: – Modify sample rate and bit resolution – Apply drift variance to the bit-crusher sample rate value – Add frequency modulation to input signal – Low pass, High pass or Band pass filter – Set pre-gain and dry/wet levels – Ability to save and randomize parameters – Audio Unit Extension, Audiobus, Inter-App Audio support – 40 built-in presets – Background audio – Realtime waveform scope visualizer

About

VAPolyMkII

This virtual analog synthesizer offers a 16-voice bitimbral polyphonic sound engine with two distinct filter models and extensive modulation options. It includes a built-in sequencer, various effects, and supports AudioUnit Extension for integration with DAWs. Projects can be synced across iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud.

Highlights
  • 16-voice bitimbral polyphonic synthesizer
  • Two analog-modeled filter types
  • Extensive modulation capabilities
  • Built-in piano roll sequencer
  • Multiple audio effects
  • AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) support
  • iCloud Drive project syncing
Features
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VAPolyMkII is a virtual analog bitimbral polyphonic synthesizer for iPhone, iPad and Mac. It features 16 voice synthesizer, effects, sequencer and audio visualization tools. It operates as a stand alone or as an AudioUnit Extension (AUv3). Stand Alone supports Ableton Link, MIDI and audio file export. The synthesizer consists of two 8 voice synthesizer, which features two oscillators, two ADSR envelopes, resonant high pass and low pass filter and an amplifier per voice. The oscillators features continuously variable wave shape and wide variety of modulation. The filters are modeled on the Sallen-Key filter circuit and cascaded OTA filter circuit for classic analog sound. The Effects include delay, chorus, flanger, reverb, eq and compressor. The sequencer features piano roll and parameter automation editor to program 16 bar pattern per clip. Project files can be saved in iCloud Drive, so that the project can be accessed from iPhone, iPad or Mac. - Main Features - Virtual analog 16 voice bitimbral polyphonic synthesizer Two type of Lowpass filter, cascaded OTA model and Sallen-key model. Patch points for modulation. Support MIDI 2.0 New User Interface built by SwiftUI for improved performance. Built-in Sequencer. 16 bar patterns per clip. Total 8 clips. Piano Roll and Parameter automation. 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. - 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.

Screenshots

Electrogene2 screens
VAPolyMkII4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Electrogene at $4.99 against VAPolyMkII's $14.99. Electrogene also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). VAPolyMkII's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 12 months). 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

Electrogene costs $4.99 and VAPolyMkII $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Electrogene holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Electrogene's written reviews are positive against 67% of VAPolyMkII's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Electrogene ships an update every 12 months, VAPolyMkII weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Electrogene versus VAPolyMkII: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElectrogeneVAPolyMkII
Price$4.99 — better$14.99
Rating4.8 (13 ratings) — better4.5 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBACKPULLVER SOFTWARE LTD OODRyo Togawa

Customer experience

Electrogene

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

VAPolyMkII

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Electrogene

No in-app purchases

None

VAPolyMkII

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Electrogene free?
Electrogene costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VAPolyMkII free?
VAPolyMkII costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Electrogene or VAPolyMkII?
Electrogene is rated higher. Electrogene averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while VAPolyMkII averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.
Do Electrogene or VAPolyMkII have ads?
Neither Electrogene nor VAPolyMkII shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Electrogene or VAPolyMkII?
Electrogene ships an update every 12 months, and VAPolyMkII weekly. Most recently, Electrogene was updated on October 14, 2026 and VAPolyMkII on October 7, 2026.

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