BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer vs VAPoly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer
This versatile polyphonic synthesizer offers a virtual analog sound engine inspired by classic hardware. It provides intuitive sound design tools, efficient CPU usage, and a unique motion sequencer for expressive modulation. Explore a vast library of presets and create unique sounds for your music.
- Virtual analog polyphonic stereo synthesizer
- Intuitive sound design interface
- CPU efficient for live performance
- Unique motion sequencer
- Built-in arpeggiator
- Over 200 factory presets
- Audio Unit V3 compatible
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BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer is a versatile virtual analogue polyphonic synthesizer built for immediate, hands-on sound design. Its three oscillators combine variable waveshapes and pulse widths with unison, hard sync, cross modulation and ring modulation, while dual variable-state filters with drive add further colour and character. The streamlined interface follows the natural signal path, keeping powerful synthesis controls accessible at a glance. Bring sounds to life with three ADSR envelopes, two multi-waveform LFOs and extensive modulation possibilities, while the Motion Sequencer adds rhythmic and expressive movement that can work hand in hand with the built-in arpeggiator. MPE support extends the performance possibilities, and BLEASS' efficient audio engine keeps the experience smooth and responsive on mobile devices. A complete built-in effects section includes Overdrive, Bitcrusher, Tremolo, filtered ping-pong Delay and Reverb, adding everything from subtle movement to more radical processing directly within the synth. More than 200 factory presets provide ready-to-play sounds and starting points for your own creations. BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer can be used as a standalone app or AUv3 instrument on iPhone and iPad. Also available for Windows and macOS. More information and technical specifications available on: https://www.bleass.com/alpha/
VAPoly
This virtual analog synthesizer offers 8-voice polyphony with built-in effects, a sequencer, and parameter automation. It functions as a standalone app or an Audio Unit Extension, supporting iCloud Drive and various MIDI and audio export options.
- Virtual analog 8-voice polyphony
- Built-in effects (delay, chorus, reverb, etc.)
- 16-bar sequencer with parameter automation
- Oscillators with modulation capabilities
- Standalone app and AUv3 extension
- iCloud Drive support for cross-device projects
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VAPoly is a virtual analog 8 voice polyphonic synthesizer for iPhone, iPad and Mac. VAPoly features built-in effects, built-in sequencer, parameter automation, oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzer. VAPoly works as a stand alone or as an Audio Unit Extension (AUv3). Stand Alone supports Ableton Link, Bluetooth MIDI, MIDI IN/OUT and audio file export. The synth features two oscillators, two ADSR envelopes, a high pass filter, a low pass filter and an amplifier per voice. The oscillators are capable of wide variety of modulation to shape the sound. The low pass filter is modeled on cascaded OTA filter circuit for classic analog sound. The Effects include delay, chorus, flanger, reverb, eq, and compressor. The sequencer offers ability to program 16 bar pattern per clip for total 16 clips and parameter automation. Project files can be saved in iCloud Drive to work on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Main Features Virtual analog 8 voice polyphonic synthesizer Sequencer 16 bar patterns per clip. Total 16 clips. Parameter automation. Audio Export Linear PCM format (AIFF, WAV and CAF) and compressed format (AAC) Support iCloud Drive. Support Ableton Link, Bluetooth MIDI, MIDI In / Out. Support Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) Support Universal Purchase. VAPoly works on iPhone, iPad and Mac. System Requirements - For iOS Devices, A10 Fusion or above is recommended. - AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) requires host application which support AudioUnit Extension. - AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) is supported by Apple Garage Band on iOS and macOS, and Apple Logic on Mac. For any other DAW, it depends on the application and some of them don’t support AudioUnit Extension (AUv3).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VAPoly at none against BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer's 10. BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer's advantage is ratings volume (109 vs 16). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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
BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer costs $14.99 and VAPoly $14.99 up front. BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. VAPoly asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer against 5.0 for VAPoly. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer has 109 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer's written reviews are positive against 80% of VAPoly's.
BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer ships an update every 2 months, VAPoly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer | VAPoly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | $14.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (109 ratings) | 5.0 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews — better | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 109 — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | BLEASS | Ryo Togawa |
Customer experience
BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer
VAPoly
In-app purchases
BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer
- Sound Of Izrael Preset Pack$2.99
- Red Sky Lullaby Preset Pack$2.99
- MPE Preset Pack #1$3.99
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- Lily Jordy Preset Pack$3.99
- The GarageBand Guide Pack$3.99
- Hoops Collection #1$3.99
- Yawdel Preset Pack$3.99
- Funk Preset Pack$3.99
- Torley Preset Pack$4.99
- The Sound Test Room Pack$4.99
VAPoly
No in-app purchases
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