# Magic Tines vs VAPolyMT

The clearest difference is rating: VAPolyMT at 5.0 against Magic Tines's 3.7. VAPolyMT also leads on price ($14.99 vs $19.99). Magic Tines's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Magic Tines costs $19.99 and VAPolyMT $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

VAPolyMT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.

Magic Tines ships an update every 2 months, VAPolyMT every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Tines | VAPolyMT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$14.99** |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-tines/id6446450042/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vapolymt/id6743886961/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 19 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Genuine Soundware](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560880481) | [Ryo Togawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474193056) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Tines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-tines/id6446450042)

This app emulates a classic electric piano using a hybrid approach of sampling and synthesis. It offers a range of effects, adjustable parameters, and multiple instrument models for a versatile sound experience. Available as a standalone app or audio plugin.

**Highlights:** Hybrid Modeling engine (samples + synthesis), Three EP models, Adjustable sampled and synthesis parameters, Multiple amplifier and phaser models, Mono or Stereo tremolo, Built-in programmer with unlimited Programs

**In-app purchases:** none


### VAPolyMT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vapolymt/id6743886961)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Tines free?

Magic Tines costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VAPolyMT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic Tines or VAPolyMT?

VAPolyMT is rated higher. Magic Tines averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while VAPolyMT averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Magic Tines or VAPolyMT have ads?

Neither Magic Tines nor VAPolyMT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Tines or VAPolyMT?

Magic Tines ships an update every 2 months, and VAPolyMT every 11 months. Most recently, Magic Tines was updated on September 29, 2026 and VAPolyMT on October 7, 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.*