Tau DJ v1i vs polymachine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tau DJ v1i
A sophisticated DJ system offering a boutique experience with advanced technology. It provides essential DJ features like multi-deck support, master tempo, waveforms, MIDI, and DVS.
- 2 or 4 decks
- Master tempo
- Waveforms
- MIDI support
- DVS support
- Sophisticated alternative to other DJ software
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DJ technology is my passion. I created Tau to provide a sophisticated alternative to Serato, Rekordbox, Virtual DJ, Djay, and others. Tau features everything you expect: 2 or 4 decks, stems, master tempo, waveforms, MIDI, and DVS, to name a few. Its advanced technology provides a unique, boutique DJ experience.
polymachine
This app offers a unique approach to music creation by combining geometric principles with modular synthesis. Explore generative algorithmic drums, oscillators, and harmonies, with specialized tools for 808s and kick drum integration.
- Geometric music theory integration
- Modular synthesis engine
- Generative algorithmic drums
- Oscillators and harmonies
- 808 and kick drum linking
- Log drum pattern generator
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Geometry of Music + Modular Synthesis Powerhouse, Generative Algorithmic Drums + Oscillators and Harmonies. FL Soft Clip and FL Distortion on 808s. 808s tied to Kicks. Log Drum Pattern generator
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: polymachine at 100% against Tau DJ v1i's 33%. polymachine also leads on price (Free vs $39.99) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). 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
polymachine is free to download; Tau DJ v1i costs $39.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
polymachine holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Tau DJ v1i's written reviews are positive against 100% of polymachine's.
Tau DJ v1i ships an update monthly, polymachine weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Tau DJ v1i | polymachine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.3 (4 ratings) | 2.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iMect Ltd. | Mike Gao |
Customer experience
Tau DJ v1i
polymachine
In-app purchases
Tau DJ v1i
No in-app purchases
polymachine
No in-app purchases
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