# VADrum2 vs EG Nodes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VADrum2 at none against EG Nodes's 3. VADrum2 also leads on price ($14.99 vs $19.99). EG Nodes's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

VADrum2 costs $14.99 and EG Nodes $19.99 up front. EG Nodes sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. VADrum2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

EG Nodes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EG Nodes has 93 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of VADrum2's written reviews are positive against 92% of EG Nodes's.

VADrum2 ships an update every 5 months, EG Nodes weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VADrum2 | EG Nodes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$14.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vadrum2/id1561097284/reviews) | **[4.8 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eg-nodes/id6466639463/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **93** |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 27 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | 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

### VADrum2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vadrum2/id1561097284)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** 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 VADrum2 free?

VADrum2 costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EG Nodes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VADrum2 or EG Nodes?

EG Nodes is rated higher. VADrum2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while EG Nodes averages 4.8 from 93 ratings.

### Do VADrum2 or EG Nodes have ads?

Neither VADrum2 nor EG Nodes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VADrum2 or EG Nodes?

VADrum2 ships an update every 5 months, and EG Nodes weekly. Most recently, VADrum2 was updated on September 20, 2026 and EG Nodes on September 21, 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.*