Electrorchestra vs VAPolyQuad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Electrorchestra
This virtual string machine emulates classic 1970s keyboards, offering multiple string registers, a bass section, and classic effects like vibrato, chorus, and phaser. It's designed for use within AUv3 compatible hosts on iOS devices.
- Classic string machine emulation
- 3 string registers + bass
- Attack-release envelope generator
- Vibrato effect
- Chorus/flanger effect
- 4-stage phaser effect
- AUv3 compatible
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GSi Electrorchestra for iPad is the portable version of the very same Virtual String Machine of the GSi Gemini. A simulation of a classic string machine is one of the 15 synth engines of the GSi Gemini. This particular instrument is not a reproduction of a specific existing model. It's inspired by some of the most famous string keyboards of the seventies, such as the ARP Solina, the Logan String Melody and the SIEL Orchestra. It offers 3 string registers plus one bass, features the classic attack-release envelope generator with break-point (which was mainly used to mimic the presence of a natural reverberation without using an additional reverberator), vibrato and a classic chorus/flanger effect that gives that distinguishable shimmer to the sound. A classic 4-stage phaser effect completes the set. Use it in your favorite AUv3 host along with other GSi effects such as GS-201 Mark II, ECHO B2, TimeVerb-X. Don't forget to visit www.GenuineSoundware.com for more products, more sounds!
VAPolyQuad
Create rich, analog-style music with this powerful polyphonic synthesizer. Explore a vast array of sound-shaping tools, including multiple oscillators, filters, and effects. Program intricate melodies and rhythms with the built-in sequencer, and seamlessly share projects across your Apple devices.
- Virtual analog polyphonic synthesizer
- Up to 8 voice polyphony
- Four oscillators per voice
- Multiple resonant filters
- Built-in effects suite
- 16-bar sequencer with piano roll
- Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) support
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VAPolyQuad is a virtual analog polyphonic synthesizer for iPhone, iPad and Mac. It features 8 voice synthesizer, effects, sequencer and audio visualization tools. It operates as a stand alone or as an AudioUnit Extension (AUv3). Stand Alone supports Ableton Link, MIDI and audio file export. Single voice of the synthesizer features four oscillators, two mixers, two resonant high pass filters, two resonant low pass filters, two amplifiers, four ADSR envelopes and four LFOs. The oscillators features continuously variable wave shape and wide variety of modulation. The filters are modeled on the Sallen-Key filter circuit and cascaded OTA filter circuit for classic analog sound. The Effects include delay, chorus, flanger, reverb, eq and compressor. The sequencer features piano roll and parameter automation editor to program 16 bar pattern per clip. Project files can be saved in iCloud Drive, so that the project can be accessed from iPhone, iPad or Mac. - Main Features - Virtual analog polyphonic synthesizer. Maximum 8 voice polyphony. it depends on performance of the device it is running. Four oscillators per voice. Flexible audio signal and control signal routing. Keyboard Control Routing Two type of Lowpass filter, cascaded OTA model and Sallen-key model. Support MIDI 2.0 New User Interface built by SwiftUI for improved performance. Built-in Sequencer. 16 bar patterns per clip. Total 8 clips. Piano Roll and Parameter automation. Support Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) 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. 370 Factory Presets - System Requirements - A13 Fusion or above is recommended. 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. Sound may be distorted if CPU of the device doesn't have enough power. If it happens reduce number of voices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Electrorchestra at 100% against VAPolyQuad's 0%. Electrorchestra also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and price ($11.99 vs $14.99). 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
Electrorchestra costs $11.99 and VAPolyQuad $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Electrorchestra holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Electrorchestra's written reviews are positive against 0% of VAPolyQuad's.
Electrorchestra ships an update every 16 months, VAPolyQuad every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Electrorchestra | VAPolyQuad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $11.99 — better | $14.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | 4.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months — better | Every 22 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Genuine Soundware | Ryo Togawa |
Customer experience
Electrorchestra
VAPolyQuad
In-app purchases
Electrorchestra
No in-app purchases
VAPolyQuad
No in-app purchases
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