VAPolyFM vs L2 Aura
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VAPolyFM
Create music with a versatile hybrid synthesizer offering both FM and virtual analog subtractive synthesis. Explore a wide range of effects, a built-in sequencer, and extensive MIDI support. Save and share projects seamlessly across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
- FM synthesizer with 6 operators
- Virtual analog subtractive synthesizer
- Built-in effects (delay, chorus, reverb)
- Sequencer with piano roll editor
- AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) support
- Ableton Link and MIDI 2.0 support
- iCloud Drive project sharing
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VAPolyFM is a hybrid polyphonic synthesizer for iPhone, iPad and Mac. It features FM synthesizer and subtractive synthesizer. It operates as a stand alone or as an AudioUnit Extension (AUv3). Stand Alone supports Ableton Link, MIDI and audio file export. FM synthesizer features 6 operators and 32 algorithm and it is inspired by FM synthesizers of the 1980’s. Virtual analog subtractive synthesizer features two oscillators, resonant high pass filter, resonant low pass filter and two ADSR envelopes per voice. Built-in Effects include delay, chorus, flanger, reverb, eq and compressor. VAPolyFM also includes sequencer which features piano roll editor and parameter automation. Project files can be saved in iCloud Drive, so that the project can be accessed from iPhone, iPad or Mac. - Main Features - FM Synthesizer. 6 operators and 32 algorithm. Virtual analog subtractive synthesizer. Maximum 8 voice polyphony. it depends on performance of the device it is running. Built-in effects and sequencer. Support MIDI 2.0 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. Includes 139 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.
L2 Aura
This audio effect plugin provides smooth compression for vocals, guitars, and keyboards. It offers precise control for leveling sound and dual-mono functionality for bus processing, ensuring a tight mix.
- Smooth compression for various instruments
- Precise sound leveling
- Dual-mono mode for bus control
- Tube-driven output
- Compress and limit modes
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L2 Aura is simple to use, delivering the gentle, smooth compression to vocals, guitars, keyboards, basically everywhere. Level your screams with precision and keep them where you want them. Dual-mono feature gives you more control over your bus. Ideal for making sure the track stays tight in the mix. Key Features: - Tube-driven output - 2 modes (compress/limit) - Dual-mono mode Available in AUv3 and standalone
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Verdict
VAPolyFM and L2 Aura both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of L2 Aura's written reviews are positive against 17% of VAPolyFM's. L2 Aura also leads on price ($7.99 vs $14.99) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 17 months). On rating, ratings volume, 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
VAPolyFM costs $14.99 and L2 Aura $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for VAPolyFM against 4.6 for L2 Aura. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of VAPolyFM's written reviews are positive against 60% of L2 Aura's.
VAPolyFM ships an update every 17 months, L2 Aura every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VAPolyFM | L2 Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | $7.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (6 ratings) | 4.6 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | 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 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryo Togawa | Aurora DSP |
Customer experience
VAPolyFM
L2 Aura
In-app purchases
VAPolyFM
No in-app purchases
L2 Aura
No in-app purchases
