Comparison

AxeScales vs VAPolyFMv2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AxeScales

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Learn the Major and Minor Scales on Guitar. Select from Heptatonic (7 Note), Hexatonic (6 Note), Pentatonic (5 Note), Blues (6 Note), or Arpeggios (3 Notes), from any Root Note, for each Major and Minor Scale. (A total of 120 different combinations!) Shows the Scale Degree of each note in the Scale, with the Root Notes of each Scale highlighted. Each note will play when clicked. Fret numbers are shown below the Fretboard.

About

VAPolyFMv2

This modular FM synthesizer offers 8 operators with spectral form and pitch EG, supporting standalone use or as an AUv3 extension. It includes built-in effects, a step sequencer, and extensive MIDI and Ableton Link integration for music creation across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • 8 Operator Modular FM Synthesizer
  • Built-in effects (delay, chorus, reverb, etc.)
  • Analog style step sequencer
  • Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) support
  • Ableton Link and MIDI 2.0 integration
  • Cross-platform iCloud Drive project sharing
Features
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VAPolyFM V2 is modular FM synthesizer inspired by modern FM Synthesizers. V2 features 8 operators, 4 oscillator spectral form and pitch EG per operators. VAPolyFM operates as a stand alone or as an AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Stand Alone supports Ableton Link, MIDI and audio file export. Built-in Effects include delay, chorus, flanger, reverb, eq and compressor. Project files can be saved in iCloud Drive, so that the project can be accessed from iPhone, iPad or Mac. Main Features 8 Operator Modular FM Synthesizer. 4 Spectral Form. Pitch EG per Operators. Modular Operator Routing. Eight Assignable Controllers with Global Offset Parameters for Performance. Analog Style Step Sequencer. Maximum 8 voice polyphony. It depends on performance of the device it is running. Built-in effects and piano roll sequencer. Audio Export. Linear PCM format (AIFF, WAV and CAF) and compressed format (AAC) Support Audio Unit Extension (AUv3). Support MIDI 2.0. Support Foot Pedal and Per Note Control. Support Ableton Link, Bluetooth MIDI, MIDI In / Out. Works on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Support iCloud Drive to share project files between the platforms. Include 230 Factory Presets, 40 Effects Presets and 5 Macro Presets. Improvements Support MIDI Foot Pedal (CC#11, CC#64) Support MIDI2.0 Per Note Control Messages MIDI CC Settings are saved. It will be recovered when the app launched in the next time. UI Color can be selected from black, navy or gray. System Requirements iOS 17.0 or later Devices with Apple Silicon are recommended. A13 Fusion or above is highly recommended. if sound is distorted when using a device with less CPU power, reduce number of voices. 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.

Screenshots

AxeScales3 screens
VAPolyFMv24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AxeScales at every 3 days against VAPolyFMv2's every 2 months. AxeScales also leads on price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

AxeScales costs $1.99 and VAPolyFMv2 $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AxeScales ships an update every 3 days, VAPolyFMv2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AxeScales versus VAPolyFMv2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAxeScalesVAPolyFMv2
Price$1.99 — better$3.99
Rating—4.5 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.2 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph SvantnerRyo Togawa

In-app purchases

None

AxeScales

No in-app purchases

None

VAPolyFMv2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AxeScales free?
AxeScales costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VAPolyFMv2 free?
VAPolyFMv2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do AxeScales or VAPolyFMv2 have ads?
Neither AxeScales nor VAPolyFMv2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AxeScales or VAPolyFMv2?
AxeScales ships an update every 3 days, and VAPolyFMv2 every 2 months. Most recently, AxeScales was updated on October 27, 2026 and VAPolyFMv2 on October 28, 2026.

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