Comparison

Darbuka + Percussion Drums Pad vs VAPolyMT

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

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About

Darbuka + Percussion Drums Pad

This app provides realistic finger darbuka pads with high-quality sounds for practice and jam sessions. It offers customizable sound selection, color variations, a metronome, and recording capabilities. No internet connection or advertisements are required.

Highlights
  • Realistic finger darbuka pads
  • High-quality sound selection
  • Customizable pad positions
  • Integrated metronome (30-300 BPM)
  • Recording and loop functions
  • No advertisements
  • Offline functionality
Features
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******* No advertisement ******* No Internet Connection Required ******* Full Version ***** This App is a Real Finger Darbuka Pads. ***** You can practice according to the Song. ***** Ideal for Jam Sessions with other Instruments. ***** Suitable for Jam Sessions and Lessons. ***** Real High Quality Sound. [Simple Darbuka] * Simple Darbuka Pads with No Delay. [Sound Selection & Custom Darbuka Positions] * Long Press to Select and set Sound. (After selecting the sound, push the selected Darbuka again, it will be changed) * Available in All Darbuka Positions. [Color] * Abundant Color Variations. [Metronome] * BPM(30〜300) [Rec] * Includes Recording, Loop and Metronome functions. * Suitable for Jam Sessions and Lessons. [List of Darbuka Sounds] * Real High Quality Sound. [Darbuka 1,Darbuka 2,Darbuka 3,Darbuka 4,Darbuka 5,Darbuka 6,Darbuka 7,Darbuka 8,Darbuka 9,Darbuka 10,Darbuka 11,Darbuka 12,Darbuka 13,Darbuka 14,Darbuka 15,Darbuka 16,Darbuka 17,Darbuka 18,Darbuka 19,Darbuka 20,Darbuka 21,Darbuka 22,Darbuka 23,Darbuka 24,WoodStick,Dog]

About

VAPolyMT

This powerful synthesizer app offers bi-timbral polyphony with analog-style sequencers and assignable macro controls. It functions as a standalone application or an AudioUnit Extension, supporting MIDI, Ableton Link, and audio export. Project files are savable via iCloud Drive for cross-platform access.

Highlights
  • Bi-timbral polyphonic synthesizer
  • Analog-style step sequencer per timbre
  • Assignable macro controls
  • AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) support
  • Ableton Link and MIDI support
  • iCloud Drive project sharing
  • Built-in effects and piano roll editor
Features
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VAPolyMT is a bi-timbral polyphonic synthesizer for iPhone, iPad and Mac. It features analog style step sequencer per timbre and assignable macro controls. It operates as a stand alone or as an AudioUnit Extension (AUv3). Stand Alone supports Ableton Link, MIDI and audio file export. Each synthesizer consists of two oscillators, mixer, resonant low pass filter, resonant hight pass filter and amplifier. The synthesizers can be layered or can be split. Built-in Effects include delay, chorus, flanger, reverb, eq and compressor. VAPolyMT 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 Bi-timbral polyphonic subtractive synthesizer. Analog Style Step Sequencer per timbre. Eight Assignable Controllers. Maximum 8 voice polyphony. it depends on performance of the device it is running. Built-in effects and piano roll sequencer. Support Audio Unit Extension (AUv3). Support MIDI 2.0. Support Foot Pedal and Per Note Control. 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. Include more than 200 Factory Presets. Improvements Support MIDI Foot Pedal (CC#11, CC#64) Support MIDI2.0 Per Note Control Messages MIDI CC Settings are saved. It will be recovered when the app launched in the next time. System Requirements iOS 17.0 or later macOS 14.0 or later Devices with Apple Silicon are recommended. A13 Fusion or above is highly recommended. if sound is distorted when using a device with less CPU power, reduce number of voices. 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.

Screenshots

Darbuka + Percussion Drums Pad4 screens
VAPolyMT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VAPolyMT at 5.0 against Darbuka + Percussion Drums Pad's 4.0. Darbuka + Percussion Drums Pad's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Darbuka + Percussion Drums Pad costs $2.99 and VAPolyMT $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VAPolyMT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Darbuka + Percussion Drums Pad versus VAPolyMT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDarbuka + Percussion Drums PadVAPolyMT
Price$2.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequency—Every 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSatomi UchidaRyo Togawa

Customer experience

Darbuka + Percussion Drums Pad

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

VAPolyMT

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Darbuka + Percussion Drums Pad

No in-app purchases

None

VAPolyMT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Darbuka + Percussion Drums Pad free?
Darbuka + Percussion Drums Pad costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VAPolyMT free?
VAPolyMT costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Darbuka + Percussion Drums Pad or VAPolyMT?
VAPolyMT is rated higher. Darbuka + Percussion Drums Pad averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while VAPolyMT averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Darbuka + Percussion Drums Pad or VAPolyMT have ads?
Neither Darbuka + Percussion Drums Pad nor VAPolyMT shows ads.

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