Comparison

ANILOG vs VAPolyFM

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

Head to head
About

ANILOG

Create unique synthesized sounds with a mobile analog synthesizer. Design vintage video game, chiptune, and synth-pop music with a powerful multi-track sequencer and live performance features. Load it as a plugin in your DAW for ultimate flexibility.

Highlights
  • Morphing analog synthesizer engine
  • Multi-track sequencer with 32 voices
  • Live performance pattern looping
  • Audio Unit (AUv3) plugin support
  • 168 hand-crafted presets
  • Built-in echo tank and sidechain effects
  • MIDI keyboard support
Features
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ANILOG is bursting onto the scene with a totally new approach to making synthesized instruments---this isn't your typical analog synth. Designed by musicians and battle-tested in live performance, ANILOG is a mobile powerhouse! It's great for vintage video game, chiptune, and synth pop music. Perform live music sets with pattern looping and cueing. Load ANILOG in your favorite DAW as an Audio Unit plugin! (ANILOG supports most AUv3 hosts.) For each instance of ANILOG you can choose single instruments in Instrument Mode, or set to Sequencer Mode to play more complex backing tracks. ANILOG is also fully Audiobus and Inter-App Audio compatible. Combine 3 oscillators and a noise envelope to produce bright 80s-style synths, rich deep bass, punchy kicks and snares, a variety of screaming leads, and even breathy woodwinds! It's loaded with 168 hand-crafted presets that respond to touch velocity on the on-screen keyboard or an attached MIDI keyboard. The built-in multi-track sequencer lets you play up to 32 voices simultaneously with per-track reverb and volume send levels. Each song contains its own instrument patch library so you can create the perfect sound. Compose and share songs wherever you are. Speed up your editing by attaching a hardware keyboard. Also supports cool effects like a built-in echo tank and sidechain ducking. This is the ultimate analog workstation that fits in your pocket or on the stage. * Audio Units version 3 (AUv3) compatible * Up to 32 voices * 168 factory preset programs, 168 extra user program storage * 3 oscillators and 1 noise generator per voice * Velocity-sensitive envelopes and properties * 16-track sequencer with import and export * Looping, next-pattern selection, and track mute toggle buttons for live performance * Built-in echo tank, sidechain effect, randomized detuning for warmth * Export/import instrument settings to JSON to share with your friends * Designed for the iPhone, and scales up to an iPad (even in windowed mode) * On-screen note keyboard that can be hidden * Plug in MIDI keyboard * Rad "dark" look that makes it easy to see on stage * Attach a hardware keyboard for enhanced editing shortcuts, use window mode on iPad * Audiobus compatible, IAA compatible

About

VAPolyFM

Create music with a versatile hybrid synthesizer offering both FM and virtual analog subtractive synthesis. Explore a wide range of effects, a built-in sequencer, and extensive MIDI support. Save and share projects seamlessly across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Highlights
  • FM synthesizer with 6 operators
  • Virtual analog subtractive synthesizer
  • Built-in effects (delay, chorus, reverb)
  • Sequencer with piano roll editor
  • AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) support
  • Ableton Link and MIDI 2.0 support
  • iCloud Drive project sharing
Features
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VAPolyFM is a hybrid polyphonic synthesizer for iPhone, iPad and Mac. It features FM synthesizer and subtractive synthesizer. It operates as a stand alone or as an AudioUnit Extension (AUv3). Stand Alone supports Ableton Link, MIDI and audio file export. FM synthesizer features 6 operators and 32 algorithm and it is inspired by FM synthesizers of the 1980’s. Virtual analog subtractive synthesizer features two oscillators, resonant high pass filter, resonant low pass filter and two ADSR envelopes per voice. Built-in Effects include delay, chorus, flanger, reverb, eq and compressor. VAPolyFM 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 - FM Synthesizer. 6 operators and 32 algorithm. Virtual analog subtractive synthesizer. Maximum 8 voice polyphony. it depends on performance of the device it is running. Built-in effects and sequencer. Support MIDI 2.0 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. Includes 139 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

ANILOG4 screens
VAPolyFM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ANILOG at 70% against VAPolyFM's 17%. ANILOG also leads on price ($5.99 vs $14.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months). VAPolyFM's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

ANILOG costs $5.99 and VAPolyFM $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VAPolyFM holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of ANILOG's written reviews are positive against 17% of VAPolyFM's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ANILOG ships an update every 2 months, VAPolyFM every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ANILOG versus VAPolyFM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterANILOGVAPolyFM
Price$5.99 — better$14.99
Rating4.3 (18 ratings)4.5 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSequence Mediaworks LLCRyo Togawa

Customer experience

ANILOG

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative10.0%

VAPolyFM

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

ANILOG

No in-app purchases

None

VAPolyFM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ANILOG free?
ANILOG costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VAPolyFM free?
VAPolyFM costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ANILOG or VAPolyFM?
VAPolyFM is rated higher. ANILOG averages 4.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while VAPolyFM averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do ANILOG or VAPolyFM have ads?
Neither ANILOG nor VAPolyFM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ANILOG or VAPolyFM?
ANILOG ships an update every 2 months, and VAPolyFM every 17 months. Most recently, ANILOG was updated on August 28, 2026 and VAPolyFM on September 21, 2026.

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