# Harmonix vs VAPolyMT

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Harmonix | VAPolyMT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | $14.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmonix/id1444665934/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vapolymt/id6743886961/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 13 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcos Kohler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024379665) | [Ryo Togawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474193056) |

## What reviewers say

### Harmonix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmonix/id1444665934)

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.

**Highlights:** Intelligent Sound Types, Parameter Randomize/Morph/Reset, Sound Design Functions & Macros, Mixer Control, Intelligent Pattern Generation, Customizable Keyboard Filters

**In-app purchases:** none


### VAPolyMT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vapolymt/id6743886961)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Harmonix free?

Harmonix costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VAPolyMT free?

VAPolyMT costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Harmonix or VAPolyMT?

Harmonix and VAPolyMT are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Harmonix or VAPolyMT have ads?

Neither Harmonix nor VAPolyMT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Harmonix or VAPolyMT?

Harmonix ships an update every 2 weeks, and VAPolyMT every 11 months. Most recently, Harmonix was updated on October 3, 2026 and VAPolyMT on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*