VADrum2 vs GlitchScaper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VADrum2
Create electronic music with a virtual analog drum machine. Features a synthesizer with 27 voices, built-in effects, and a powerful sequencer. Save projects to iCloud and use it as a standalone app or an Audio Unit Extension.
- 27 virtual analog and sample playback drum voices
- Integrated delay, chorus, flanger, reverb, EQ, and compressor
- 16-bar pattern sequencer with parameter automation
- Stand-alone app and AUv3 extension support
- Ableton Link and Bluetooth MIDI compatibility
- iCloud Drive project saving
- Universal Purchase for iOS and macOS
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VADrum2 is a virtual analog drum machine for iPhone, iPad and Mac. VADrum2 consists of drum synthesizer, effects and a sequencer. The drum synthesizer includes 27 drum voices, which are 23 virtual analog modules and 4 sample playback modules and they are inspired by the iconic analog drum machines of the 1980’s. The Effects includes delay, chorus, flanger, reverb, eq, and compressor. The sequencer offers ability to program 16 bar pattern per clip and parameter automation. Project files can be saved in iCloud Drive. VADrum2 works as a stand alone or as an Audio Unit Extension (AUv3). Stand Alone supports Ableton Link, Bluetooth MIDI and MIDI IN/OUT. Main Features Drum Synthesizer - 27 drum synthesizer modules (24 virtual analog and 4 sample playback) 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 Universal Purchase (Works on iOS devices and macOS devices) - Support Ableton Link, Bluetooth MIDI, MIDI In / Out. - Support Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) System Requirements - 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).
GlitchScaper
Create unique glitchy patterns and soundscapes with a rhythm machine featuring six sound generators and a two-layer cycle sequencer. Explore random sequence and tone generation, advanced effects, and spatial audio processing.
- Six sound generators
- Two-layer cycle sequencer
- Random sequence and tone generation
- Advanced effects and envelopes
- Spatial audio processing
- MIDI support
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GlitchScaper is a rhythm machine with six sound generators, each controlled by a two-layer cycle sequencer, designed to easily create glitchy patterns and scapes. To quickly find new ideas, each generator has separate options for making sequences and tones. The parameters of the new sequences and tones are set randomly, but are guided by several user-defined options, which in outline define the steps of the sequence and the type of tone or noise. This allows you make a quick draft of a pattern and then simply tweak it to get the final sound. The advanced copy function gives you ability to quickly make a new preset by copying sequences and tones from existing ones. The tone generator makes bright and rich sounds based on 12 complex waveforms or various types of noise, and can also use an external input as a signal source. Effects transform the tone from smoothly varying to full of squeaks and rattles. Each effect is modulated by a special envelope generator with different shapes that change throughout the sequencer step. The sound generators have individual spatial effects, as well as a common reverb space for all generators that adds an ambient layer to the final mix. The final mix can be even brighter and heavy or pumping with the built-in harmonic exciter and bass enhancer. The intuitive interface and powerful sound design features make this application super convenient for creating your own, unique sound. GlitchScaper is great for creating simple beats with an interesting and unusual sound, but it was originally designed for digital distorted patterns with longer steps that blend perfectly with the rhythms of classic drum machines and sequencers. GlitchScaper is a universal application for iOS and macOS. It can work on iPhone and iPad as well as Mac / MacBook with M1 chip (and later). GlitchScaper works on iPhone and iPad standalone, as an Audio Unit or Inter-App Audio module, and supports Audiobus and Ableton Link. On MacOS, GlitchScaper can works both as a standalone application and as an Audio unit (AUv3) with DAWs and other hosts that support AUv3 plugins. All application features are available on iOS and macOS, including MIDI support (with a MIDI learn option) and audio unit parameters. GlitchScaper has a built-in detailed description of all parameters also available as PDF file on the application site. A brief overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T50WVIPUPQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeF3oBoXp80 You can find more information on GlitchScaper and other experimental audio processing apps at: https://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GlitchScaper at 4.8 against VADrum2's 4.5. GlitchScaper also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 75%). VADrum2's advantage is price ($14.99 vs $15.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
VADrum2 costs $14.99 and GlitchScaper $15.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GlitchScaper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of VADrum2's written reviews are positive against 91% of GlitchScaper's.
VADrum2 ships an update every 5 months, GlitchScaper every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VADrum2 | GlitchScaper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 — better | $15.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (16 ratings) | 4.8 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 22 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryo Togawa | Igor Vasiliev |
Customer experience
VADrum2
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In-app purchases
VADrum2
No in-app purchases
GlitchScaper
No in-app purchases









