Comparison

QuantiChord vs VAPolyQuad

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

Head to head
About

QuantiChord

This app generates chords from incoming notes and quantizes them to a selected scale. It functions as a standalone application or an AUv3 MIDI effect plugin, offering extensive MIDI connectivity and an internal sound bank.

Highlights
  • Standalone app and AUv3 MIDI effect plugin
  • Chord generation with transposing notes
  • Scale quantization
  • Full internal and external MIDI support
  • Internal sound bank
  • Preset management and sharing
Features
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"QuantiChord" is a MIDI effect that generates chords from incoming notes and quantizes the results to a pre-defined scale. It can be used as a standalone application or as an AUv3 MIDI effect plug-in. The chord is generated by adding up to 8 transposed notes to the original note played. Once the chord is generated, it is quantized to limit it to the selected output scale. The application supports full internal and external MIDI connections for input and output. An internal sound bank is included. The AUv3 MIDI effect plug-in supports multiple instances. A compatible host is required to run the plug-in. The host must support the Audio Unit v3 (AUv3) MIDI effect format. Hosts supporting AUv3 MIDI effect on iOS: Logic Pro, Cubasis, Beatmaker, AUM, Audiobus, NanoStudio, Auria Pro, apeMatrix. Hosts supporting AUv3 MIDI effect on macOS: Logic Pro 10.7 or later. Features: • Standalone application and AUv3 MIDI effect plug-in • 8 transposing sliders from -24 to +24 semi-tones (+/- 2 octaves) • 1 global transposer slider • Scale quantizer • Lockable parameter protection when switching presets • Resizable keyboard • Multitasking support • Stop "Audio Background" automatically after inactivity (15 min, 30 min, 1 h, 2 h, or never) • Sample-accurate timing • Internal sound bank • Receiving MIDI from external MIDI sources • Internal routing of inputs, outputs • Send MIDI to a virtual port usable as MIDI input by other "Core MIDI" compatible apps • Random creation of presets • Presets browser • "Program Change" support • Preset sharing support by "AirDrop", "Mail", "Messages", and other supported services • Native iCloud support • "iCloud Drive" support in the "Files" app on iOS and "Finder" on macOS • Full support of "Windowed Apps" mode on iPad • Undo/Redo Supported MIDI connections: • Virtual "Core MIDI" connections between applications • Any compatible MIDI interface • MIDI over Wi-Fi • MIDI over Bluetooth

About

VAPolyQuad

Create rich, analog-style music with this powerful polyphonic synthesizer. Explore a vast array of sound-shaping tools, including multiple oscillators, filters, and effects. Program intricate melodies and rhythms with the built-in sequencer, and seamlessly share projects across your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Virtual analog polyphonic synthesizer
  • Up to 8 voice polyphony
  • Four oscillators per voice
  • Multiple resonant filters
  • Built-in effects suite
  • 16-bar sequencer with piano roll
  • Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) support
Features
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VAPolyQuad is a virtual analog polyphonic synthesizer for iPhone, iPad and Mac. It features 8 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. Single voice of the synthesizer features four oscillators, two mixers, two resonant high pass filters, two resonant low pass filters, two amplifiers, four ADSR envelopes and four LFOs. 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 polyphonic synthesizer. Maximum 8 voice polyphony. it depends on performance of the device it is running. Four oscillators per voice. Flexible audio signal and control signal routing. Keyboard Control Routing Two type of Lowpass filter, cascaded OTA model and Sallen-key model. 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. 370 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.

Screenshots

QuantiChord1 screens
VAPolyQuad4 screens

Verdict

The call

QuantiChord and VAPolyQuad both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of QuantiChord's written reviews are positive against 0% of VAPolyQuad's. QuantiChord also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 22 months) and price ($12.99 vs $14.99). On rating, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

QuantiChord costs $12.99 and VAPolyQuad $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for QuantiChord against 4.0 for VAPolyQuad. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of QuantiChord's written reviews are positive against 0% of VAPolyQuad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuantiChord ships an update every 2 months, VAPolyQuad every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QuantiChord versus VAPolyQuad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuantiChordVAPolyQuad
Price$12.99 — better$14.99
Rating4.0 (11 ratings)4.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 22 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLaurent ColsonRyo Togawa

Customer experience

QuantiChord

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

VAPolyQuad

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

QuantiChord

No in-app purchases

None

VAPolyQuad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QuantiChord free?
QuantiChord costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VAPolyQuad free?
VAPolyQuad costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QuantiChord or VAPolyQuad?
QuantiChord and VAPolyQuad are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do QuantiChord or VAPolyQuad have ads?
Neither QuantiChord nor VAPolyQuad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuantiChord or VAPolyQuad?
QuantiChord ships an update every 2 months, and VAPolyQuad every 22 months. Most recently, QuantiChord was updated on August 27, 2026 and VAPolyQuad on September 22, 2026.

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