VAPolyMkII vs KA mini DiZi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VAPolyMkII
This virtual analog synthesizer offers a 16-voice bitimbral polyphonic sound engine with two distinct filter models and extensive modulation options. It includes a built-in sequencer, various effects, and supports AudioUnit Extension for integration with DAWs. Projects can be synced across iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud.
- 16-voice bitimbral polyphonic synthesizer
- Two analog-modeled filter types
- Extensive modulation capabilities
- Built-in piano roll sequencer
- Multiple audio effects
- AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) support
- iCloud Drive project syncing
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VAPolyMkII is a virtual analog bitimbral polyphonic synthesizer for iPhone, iPad and Mac. It features 16 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. The synthesizer consists of two 8 voice synthesizer, which features two oscillators, two ADSR envelopes, resonant high pass and low pass filter and an amplifier per voice. 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 16 voice bitimbral polyphonic synthesizer Two type of Lowpass filter, cascaded OTA model and Sallen-key model. Patch points for modulation. 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. - 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.
KA mini DiZi
This app offers a virtual Chinese DiZi instrument with a minimalist design. It provides a high-quality sound experience for electric wind instrument and MIDI keyboard users through simple UI controls. It functions as both a standalone app and an AUv3 plugin.
- Virtual Chinese DiZi instrument
- Minimalist UI design
- High-quality sound experience
- AUv3 plugin support
- Standalone app functionality
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Kong Audio mini DiZi is a minimally-designed virtual instrument of Chinese DiZi. It gives electric wind instrument and midi keyboard user a high-quality experience with very simple UI controls. KA mini DiZi can run as an app or AUv3 plugin.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: KA mini DiZi at $1.99 against VAPolyMkII's $14.99. KA mini DiZi also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). 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
VAPolyMkII costs $14.99 and KA mini DiZi $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
KA mini DiZi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of VAPolyMkII's written reviews are positive against 100% of KA mini DiZi's.
VAPolyMkII ships an update weekly, KA mini DiZi every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.
| Parameter | VAPolyMkII | KA mini DiZi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryo Togawa | SHANTOU KONG AUDIO SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD. |
Customer experience
VAPolyMkII
KA mini DiZi
In-app purchases
VAPolyMkII
No in-app purchases
KA mini DiZi
No in-app purchases
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