Harmonix vs VAPolyMT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Harmonix
This app provides an intelligent controller for the Elektron Digitone FM Synth, offering features like sound type programming, parameter randomization, and pattern generation. It allows for manual or queued pattern launching and includes customizable keyboard filters for note selection and parameter control.
- Intelligent Sound Types
- Parameter Randomize/Morph/Reset
- Sound Design Functions & Macros
- Mixer Control
- Intelligent Pattern Generation
- Customizable Keyboard Filters
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Harmonix is an intelligent controller for Elektron's Digitone FM Synth! - Intelligent Sound Types (Pad, Strings, Drone, Hybrid, Keys, Classic, Dub, Mono, Organ, Bass, Square, Noise, Kick, Perc, Chaos, Custom) lets you program Sounds with minimal effort - Randomize / Morph / Reset parameters (Tracks, Pages, MFX, Mixer, Mods) - Sound design functions and macros - Mixer to control Track Levels, Mute, Pan, Drive & FX Sends - Randomize Modulations - Intelligent Pattern Generation - Snapshots for install recall of Sounds - Manually launch Patterns or Queue up to 16 Patterns (Song Mode) - Save / Load Presets - Customizable Keyboard filters notes to the selected Key / Scale, and controls various parameters with vertical finger movement *OS 1.30 or higher is required
VAPolyMT
This powerful synthesizer app offers bi-timbral polyphony with analog-style sequencers and assignable macro controls. It functions as a standalone application or an AudioUnit Extension, supporting MIDI, Ableton Link, and audio export. Project files are savable via iCloud Drive for cross-platform access.
- Bi-timbral polyphonic synthesizer
- Analog-style step sequencer per timbre
- Assignable macro controls
- AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) support
- Ableton Link and MIDI support
- iCloud Drive project sharing
- Built-in effects and piano roll editor
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VAPolyMT is a bi-timbral polyphonic synthesizer for iPhone, iPad and Mac. It features analog style step sequencer per timbre and assignable macro controls. It operates as a stand alone or as an AudioUnit Extension (AUv3). Stand Alone supports Ableton Link, MIDI and audio file export. Each synthesizer consists of two oscillators, mixer, resonant low pass filter, resonant hight pass filter and amplifier. The synthesizers can be layered or can be split. Built-in Effects include delay, chorus, flanger, reverb, eq and compressor. VAPolyMT 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 Bi-timbral polyphonic subtractive synthesizer. Analog Style Step Sequencer per timbre. Eight Assignable Controllers. Maximum 8 voice polyphony. it depends on performance of the device it is running. Built-in effects and piano roll sequencer. Support Audio Unit Extension (AUv3). Support MIDI 2.0. Support Foot Pedal and Per Note Control. 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. Include more than 200 Factory Presets. Improvements Support MIDI Foot Pedal (CC#11, CC#64) Support MIDI2.0 Per Note Control Messages MIDI CC Settings are saved. It will be recovered when the app launched in the next time. System Requirements iOS 17.0 or later macOS 14.0 or later Devices with Apple Silicon are recommended. A13 Fusion or above is highly recommended. if sound is distorted when using a device with less CPU power, reduce number of voices. 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Harmonix at every 2 weeks against VAPolyMT's every 11 months. Harmonix also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). VAPolyMT's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Harmonix costs $14.99 and VAPolyMT $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Harmonix against 5.0 for VAPolyMT. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively.
Harmonix ships an update every 2 weeks, VAPolyMT every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Harmonix | VAPolyMT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | $14.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marcos Kohler | Ryo Togawa |
Customer experience
Harmonix
VAPolyMT
In-app purchases
Harmonix
No in-app purchases
VAPolyMT
No in-app purchases
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