Comparison

VAPolyQuad vs LOOPBAR

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

LOOPBAR

Record and layer multiple audio tracks in real time to build musical ideas. This tool allows for precise loop point setting and adjustment during playback, perfect for capturing inspiration on the go.

Highlights
  • Create multiple independent audio tracks
  • Record via built-in microphone
  • Set individual loop points with drag & drop
  • Real-time playback with visual indicator
  • Adjust loop points during playback
  • Simple track management
Features
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Create audio loops in real time! Record multiple tracks, set individual loop points and build your musical ideas layer by layer. LOOPBAR is your creative tool for audio loops on iPhone and iPad. Capture ideas on the spot, set precise loop points and layer multiple tracks on top of each other. FEATURES: • Create multiple independent audio tracks • Record directly via the built-in microphone • Set individual loop points with drag & drop • Real-time playback position with visual indicator • Adjust loop points during playback • Play and stop all tracks simultaneously • Simple track management with add and delete Perfect for musicians, songwriters and anyone who wants to quickly capture musical ideas and build loops.

Screenshots

VAPolyQuad4 screens
LOOPBAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LOOPBAR at 5.0 against VAPolyQuad's 4.0. LOOPBAR also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 22 months) and price ($0.99 vs $3.99). VAPolyQuad's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.5). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 $3.99 and LOOPBAR $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LOOPBAR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VAPolyQuad has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VAPolyQuad ships an update every 22 months, LOOPBAR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VAPolyQuad versus LOOPBAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVAPolyQuadLOOPBAR
Price$3.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyo TogawaHelge Ohl

Customer experience

VAPolyQuad

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

LOOPBAR

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

VAPolyQuad

No in-app purchases

None

LOOPBAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VAPolyQuad free?
VAPolyQuad costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LOOPBAR free?
LOOPBAR costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VAPolyQuad or LOOPBAR?
LOOPBAR is rated higher. VAPolyQuad averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while LOOPBAR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do VAPolyQuad or LOOPBAR have ads?
Neither VAPolyQuad nor LOOPBAR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VAPolyQuad or LOOPBAR?
VAPolyQuad ships an update every 22 months, and LOOPBAR every 3 weeks. Most recently, VAPolyQuad was updated on October 27, 2026 and LOOPBAR on October 30, 2026.

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