Comparison

VAPolyMk3 vs Ablaze Screamer

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

Head to head
About

VAPolyMk3

This polyphonic synthesizer offers multi-synthesis capabilities inspired by classic analog synths. Explore subtractive and modular FM synthesis with extensive oscillator routing, built-in effects, and an analog-style sequencer. Save projects via iCloud for seamless cross-platform use.

Highlights
  • Multi-synthesis (Subtractive & FM)
  • 3 Oscillators + 3 Modulation Oscillators
  • Resonant Low/High Pass Filters
  • Analog Style CV Sequencer
  • Built-in Effects (Delay, Chorus, Reverb, etc.)
  • Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) Support
  • iCloud Project Sync
Features
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VAPolyMk3 is a multi synthesis polyphonic synthesizer for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Inspired by the last generation of classic analog synthesizers in the late 1980’s such as Oberheim Matrix series synthesizers, It offers Subtractive Synthesis and modular FM Synthesis. It operates as a stand alone or as an AudioUnit Extension (AUv3). Stand Alone supports Ableton Link, MIDI and audio file export. Oscillator Section features 3 Oscillators and 3 Modulation Oscillators. Each Oscillator has envelope and amplifier. Oscillators can be routed for Subtractive Synthesis and FM Synthesis. Signal from Oscillators are routed to mixer, resonant low pass filter, resonant hight pass filter and amplifier. The synthesizer also features two ADSR envelopes per voice, two LFO and analog style sequencer. Built-in Effects include delay, chorus, flanger, reverb, eq and compressor. VAPolyMk3 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 3 oscillators and 3 modulation oscillators can be routed for Subtractive Synthesis and FM Synthesis. Analog Style CV Sequencer. Maximum 8 voice polyphony. it depends on performance of the device it is running. Built-in effects and sequencer. Support MIDI 2.0. Support Foot Pedal (CC#11, CC#64) and Per Note Control. 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. Option to turn off anti-aliasing for devices with less CPU power. Include 271 Factory Presets. System Requirements iOS 17.0 or later This app requires a lot of CPU power. Devices with Apple Silicon or equivalent A series chip are recommended. A13 Fusion or above is highly recommended. If sound is distorted when using a device with less CPU power, turn Anti-Aliasing-Option off or 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.

About

Ablaze Screamer

This audio plugin transforms raw screams into powerful, larger-than-life vocal sounds for modern metal music. It enhances lows, mids, highs, gutturals, and pig-squeals with zero latency for seamless studio recording and live performance.

Highlights
  • Extreme vocal processing
  • Enhances lows, mids, and highs
  • Guttural and pig-squeal effects
  • Zero-latency performance
  • Studio and live recording ready
Features
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Screamer is the ultimate plugin for turning your raw screams into the massive, larger-than-life vocal sound that defines modern metal. The plugin will instantly take your lows, mids, highs, gutturals and pig-squeals to the next level. And… Screamer is zero-latency, so you can record straight into the plugin during your studio sessions, and even live!

Screenshots

VAPolyMk34 screens
Ablaze Screamer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ablaze Screamer at 5.0 against VAPolyMk3's 4.5. Ablaze Screamer also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). VAPolyMk3's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $9.99) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). 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

VAPolyMk3 costs $3.99 and Ablaze Screamer $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ablaze Screamer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VAPolyMk3 has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VAPolyMk3 ships an update every 7 months, Ablaze Screamer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VAPolyMk3 versus Ablaze Screamer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVAPolyMk3Ablaze Screamer
Price$3.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.5 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyo TogawaAudioFX

Customer experience

VAPolyMk3

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Ablaze Screamer

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

In-app purchases

None

VAPolyMk3

No in-app purchases

None

Ablaze Screamer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VAPolyMk3 free?
VAPolyMk3 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ablaze Screamer free?
Ablaze Screamer costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VAPolyMk3 or Ablaze Screamer?
Ablaze Screamer is rated higher. VAPolyMk3 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Ablaze Screamer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do VAPolyMk3 or Ablaze Screamer have ads?
Neither VAPolyMk3 nor Ablaze Screamer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VAPolyMk3 or Ablaze Screamer?
VAPolyMk3 ships an update every 7 months, and Ablaze Screamer every 2 months. Most recently, VAPolyMk3 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Ablaze Screamer on October 23, 2026.

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