Hypertron vs Vinylia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hypertron
Create music on the go with this powerful groovebox. It offers a simple interface for flexible music production, allowing you to trigger pads, tweak effects, arrange samples, and even generate new sounds with AI. Unlock advanced features for a complete production experience.
- AUv3 support
- Live pad triggering
- Sample editing and arrangement
- AI sample generation
- Built-in synthesizer
- Multi-track export
- Ableton Link sync
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Hypertron is a groovebox for iPhone and iPad that combines simple design with powerful tools for flexible music production on the go. SEQUENCER - Create patterns and store them in sequences, takes and groups - Each pad can have an individual bar length of up to 64 bars - Last Step function for each pad, enabling polyrhythms ( with Performance Mode setting ) - Duplicate takes and groups with drag & drop - Switch between 16th and 32nd notes using Split-Step swipe gesture - Play and record melodies with the virtual keyboard and arpeggiator - Get creative with an innovative note repeat slider - Set custom group lengths, measured in bars or steps - Adjust global swing and set the swing amount for each pad - Customize pads, takes and groups with colors and rearrange them using drag & drop - Auto-toggle loops at bar end - Trigger pads in LIVE mode SAMPLER - Record samples using your microphone or USB interface - Generate samples with AI using multiple models to choose from (requires account registration) - Adjust start/end positions and add fade-in and fade-out to your samples - PRO: Slice samples with multi-slice sampling and autoslicing - PRO: Edit samples in the Sample Editor with multiple tools (duplicate, trim, remove, silence, reverse, normalize, pitch, timestretch, volume) - PRO: Import samples (WAV, MP3, MP4, M4A) - PRO: Export samples (WAV) EFFECTS - Add multiple effects to each pad: lowpass, highpass, reverb - PRO effects: bitcrusher, compressor, delay, distortion, phaser, tape, repeater, tremolo, pitch, timestretch, randomizer - PRO: Access additional effect settings - Automate effects with swipe gestures or fine-tune them in the editor - Select and adjust effects on pads using swipe gestures in EFFECTS mode MIXER - Adjust levels and effects in the mixer - PRO: Route outputs to busses and add effects to these busses - Select channel outputs in the Mixer with support for multichannel USB interfaces - Send MIDI OUT separately for each channel - Save your FX selection as default in the Mixer SYNTHESIZER - A simple, yet effective monophonic synthesizer: two oscillators and one LFO, controlling frequency and filter separately - Sync the synthesizer oscillators from 32 bars down to 1/32 notes - PRO: Adjust the synthesizer’s suboscillator, delay, glide parameter and bandpass filter CONNECTIVITY - Sync to other devices with Ableton Link - Connect external MIDI keyboards via USB or Bluetooth - AUv3 with resizable interface and multichannel support (via In-App Purchase) REALTIME EXPORT - Export your project (WAV, M4A) - PRO: Export every individual track of your project (WAV) - PRO: Export individual files as ZIP - PRO: Export masterbus as M4A AVAILABLE RESOURCES - All devices: 16 takes and 16 groups - Standalone on iPhone: 6 tracks - Standalone on iPhone X and newer: 12 tracks - Standalone on iPad: 16 tracks - AUv3: 12 tracks Requires iPhone 8 or higher. Requires iPad 5th Gen or higher. HYPERTRON is free to use with unlimited playtime and the ability to record as many samples as you want. For more amazing features, go PRO and unlock the full potential of HYPERTRON across all devices with a one-time purchase inside the app.
Vinylia
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Vinylia is complete DJ software for Mac and iPad, made for DJs coming from Rekordbox. - Two or four realistic decks (turntable or digital player), mixer with 3-band EQ, filter, SOUND COLOR FX and crossfader. - Analysis of BPM, beat grid (constant or dynamic), key, phrases (intro, build-up, breakdown, chorus, outro) and vocal parts. - 8 named hot cues, loops, beat jumps, SLICER, PAD FX, BEAT FX and RELEASE FX, 16-pad sampler. - STEMS: vocals, instruments, bass and drums separated in real time on Apple silicon Macs (and iPad with M1 or later). - Pioneer DJ controllers over MIDI, ready to use (XDJ-AZ, OPUS-QUAD, XDJ-RX3, OMNIS-DUO, DDJ-XP2) with lights and colours, or any controller by learning. - Pro DJ Link: Vinylia joins the CDJ and XDJ network and follows the master player. - Your music stays where it is: folder and Apple Music library import without copying, Rekordbox collection import and export (XML), playlist export to USB keys for CDJ/XDJ players. - DVS (timecode vinyl), mix recording, headphone cue. Vinylia is free. With a DJ controller, each session gives 15 minutes; a one-time purchase unlocks controllers for life on Mac and iPad. Vinylia is independent software, not affiliated with Pioneer DJ or AlphaTheta.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Vinylia at every 2 days against Hypertron's monthly. Hypertron's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Hypertron sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Vinylia sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Hypertron ships an update monthly, Vinylia every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hypertron | Vinylia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (162 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 162 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hypertron Audio | Peyrius Wilfrid |
In-app purchases
Hypertron
- Bassdrums$0.99
- E-Piano$0.99
- Eight Zero Eight$2.99
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- LOFI$2.99
- English$2.99
- AUV3$2.99
- Ultimate Drums$4.99
- Old School$4.99
- PRO$4.99
- COMPLETE BUNDLE$9.99
Vinylia
- DJ controllers for life$3.99









