# VADrumSM vs EG Nodes

The clearest difference is price: VADrumSM at $9.99 against EG Nodes's $19.99. VADrumSM also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). EG Nodes's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (93 vs 6). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

VADrumSM costs $9.99 and EG Nodes $19.99 up front. EG Nodes sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. VADrumSM asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for VADrumSM against 4.8 for EG Nodes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EG Nodes has 93 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of VADrumSM's written reviews are positive against 92% of EG Nodes's.

VADrumSM ships an update monthly, EG Nodes weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VADrumSM | EG Nodes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$9.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vadrumsm/id1474193057/reviews) | [4.8 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eg-nodes/id6466639463/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **93** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 92.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 21 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryo Togawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474193056) | [Elliott Garage](https://appshunter.io/developer/454709866) |

## What reviewers say

### VADrumSM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vadrumsm/id1474193057)

This app is a virtual analog drum machine with a step sequencer. It offers 21 synthesized drum voices and flexible pad controls. It integrates with other music apps via AUv3 and Ableton Link.

**Highlights:** Virtual analog drum synthesizer, 16-step sequencer, AUv3 Audio Unit Extensions support, Ableton Link synchronization, XY pad controllers, Parameter automation, 17 output buses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### EG Nodes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eg-nodes/id6466639463)

This app is a clip-based audio unit host and MIDI sequencer for creating musical projects. It offers a variety of built-in MIDI and audio nodes for generating sequences, recording, and sampling. Users can load external Audio Units and automate parameters for unique compositions.

**Highlights:** Clip-based Audio Unit host, Built-in MIDI generators (Note/Chord, Arpeggio, Sequencer), Audio recording and sampling, Load external AU3 instruments and effects, Scene and automation control, Flexible MIDI routing, Standalone and AUv3 modular sequencer

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Innovative concept and workflow
- 🚀 Fast idea generation
- ✨ Inspiring and creative
- 🔧 Powerful and flexible

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sampler won't play correctly
- 🐛 Sampler features inconsistent
- 🐛 Random arming and recording into disabled scenes
- 🐛 Crashes with some apps
- 🐛 Too much crashing results in losing work

**Reported bugs**

- Sampler won’t play correctly
- Sampler features don’t work consistently
- Scenes getting armed and recordings going into them despite disabling them
- Crashes with some apps
- Crashing results in losing work

**Requested features**

- Easy way to report bugs without login/account
- Keep save/refresh options on screen
- Audio recording or looping module
- Audio clip module, like a looper
- 16 steps per page for sequencers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VADrumSM free?

VADrumSM costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EG Nodes free?

EG Nodes costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VADrumSM or EG Nodes?

VADrumSM and EG Nodes are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 93 ratings respectively.

### Do VADrumSM or EG Nodes have ads?

Neither VADrumSM nor EG Nodes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VADrumSM or EG Nodes?

VADrumSM ships an update monthly, and EG Nodes weekly. Most recently, VADrumSM was updated on October 14, 2026 and EG Nodes on October 20, 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.*