Comparison

VAPolyQuad vs ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor

This multi-band audio compressor offers precise control over four dynamic bands with advanced DSP. Sculpt your sound with independent band adjustments, adaptive filtering, soloing, and detailed metering for professional audio production.

Highlights
  • Independent four-band compression
  • Adaptive crossover filtering
  • Individual band soloing
  • Sophisticated metering
  • Customizable parameters
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Elevate your audio production ThrillMe 3, a multi-band compressor designed for precision control and superior sound. Featuring cutting-edge DSP algorithms, it offers warm, punchy compression across four dynamic bands. Key features include independent four-band compression with a Lock control for simultaneous adjustments, adaptive crossover filtering for clear frequency separation, individual band soloing for precise sound sculpting, and sophisticated metering for real-time gain reduction monitoring. With customizable parameters like solo, threshold, attack, release, and make-up gain, ThrillMe 3 is perfect for audio engineers, musicians, and sound designers seeking unparalleled dynamic control.

Screenshots

VAPolyQuad4 screens
ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor at $4.99 against VAPolyQuad's $14.99. ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 22 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

VAPolyQuad costs $14.99 and ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VAPolyQuad ships an update every 22 months, ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VAPolyQuad versus ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVAPolyQuadThrillMe AUv3 Compressor
Price$14.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyo TogawaDiscoDSP LLC

Customer experience

VAPolyQuad

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

VAPolyQuad

No in-app purchases

None

ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VAPolyQuad free?
VAPolyQuad costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor free?
ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VAPolyQuad or ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor?
ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor is rated higher. VAPolyQuad averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do VAPolyQuad or ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor have ads?
Neither VAPolyQuad nor ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VAPolyQuad or ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor?
VAPolyQuad ships an update every 22 months, and ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor every 4 months. Most recently, VAPolyQuad was updated on September 22, 2026 and ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor on September 20, 2026.

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