Comparison

Sirens' Chor vs VA

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

Head to head
About

Sirens' Chor

This experimental audio effect app analyzes input audio to generate a secondary harmonic voice using sine wave oscillators. The generated voice can be mixed with the original or played solo, creating a chorus effect. It's CPU intensive and operates within a specific frequency range.

Highlights
  • Harmonic analysis of input audio
  • Sine wave oscillator synthesis
  • Adjustable chorus effect
  • Second voice generation
  • AUV3 plugin support
Features
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This one is quite experimental and CPU heavy app! While working on my Chord Detector app I came up with the idea to play the found harmonics with sine wave oscillators so I can hear what the algorithm is hearing :) It turns out to be an interesting output that led me to creation of this audio effect app. What happens here is that the input is analysed for main harmonics in the range of 80Hz to 1500Hz. Then a series of sine wave oscillators are set to play those harmonics with the exact frequency and volume and their output is added to create a second voice. This second voice can then be mixed with the input to create some kind of chorus or played alone. All this is CPU heavy process so it should be used with care... Also to make this effect possible I had to use limited range 80Hz to 1500Hz so it is not suitable for every instrument and you have to keep that range in mind when producing. Some very fast volume and frequency changes are applied to the oscillators. The app is AUV3

About

VA

Features
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VA-1 is a focused virtual-analog synthesizer for musicians, producers, and sound designers who want a fast, hands-on way to create their own sounds. Play, sequence, record, and shape sounds from one direct interface inspired by classic hardware synths. No subscription. No in-app purchases. No ads. No account required. — SYNTHESIZER — • Up to 16-voice polyphony • Two oscillators plus a sub oscillator • Independent oscillator noise controls • Multi-mode filter with resonance • Amp and filter ADSR envelopes • One LFO per voice • Chorus, phaser, delay, and reverb effects Explore the included factory sounds, customize any preset, mark favorites, and save your own creations. — SEQUENCER & WAV EXPORT — Record and loop sequences while shaping the sound, change the pattern length, or use KEY mode to transpose a sequence from the keyboard. Capture VA-1’s stereo output while you play, then preview, save, or share the recording as a WAV file. Sequencer loops can also be exported directly to WAV using the current sound, tempo, and effects. Recording captures only VA-1’s internally generated output. It does not use the microphone or record audio-interface inputs. — MIDI & AUv3 — • External MIDI input and output • Send MIDI from the keyboard or sequencer to external instruments • MIDI Learn for mapping hardware controls • Standard MIDI CC support • AUv3 instrument support in compatible hosts • Background audio • Support for class-compliant USB audio interfaces — ONE PURCHASE, ALL YOUR DEVICES — VA-1 is a universal purchase. Buy it once and install it on iPhone, iPad, and Mac at no additional cost.

Screenshots

Sirens' Chor3 screens
VA3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sirens' Chor at $3.99 against VA's $24.99. Sirens' Chor also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). VA's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 39 months). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Sirens' Chor costs $3.99 and VA $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sirens' Chor ships an update every 39 months, VA every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sirens' Chor versus VA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSirens' ChorVA
Price$3.99 — better$24.99
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 39 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS10.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksandar MlazevRichard Gillespie

In-app purchases

None

Sirens' Chor

No in-app purchases

None

VA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sirens' Chor free?
Sirens' Chor costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VA free?
VA costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sirens' Chor or VA have ads?
Neither Sirens' Chor nor VA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sirens' Chor or VA?
Sirens' Chor ships an update every 39 months, and VA every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sirens' Chor was updated on October 6, 2026 and VA on October 22, 2026.

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