Comparison

pitchGraf vs VAPolyFMv2

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

Head to head
About

pitchGraf

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Concept: The app is a pitch monitoring tool and works as standalone or AUv3 plugin. It will analyze an incoming audio signal using FFT and display its spectral graph in real-time (unit: musical pitch not hertz). The user can watch and study in detail the pitch distribution of audio source. Usage: There are seven sliders. 1. Resolution: determines the analysis resolution. (higher resolution - worse time response) vice versa 2. Pan: works as panner, only if input source is stereo. 3. Magnify: magnifies the screen horizontally. 4. Slide: slides the screen horizontally. 5. Out: determines the audio output to be turned on or off (default: Off). 6. Input: input gain in dB. 7. Tuning: adjusts A4’s reference frequency in the range from 414hz to 467hz (default: 440). In the app the pitches are represented as follows: C -> C Cis -> 1 D -> D Es -> 3 E -> E F -> F Fis -> 6 G -> G As -> 8 A -> A B -> B H -> H Specifications: Compatible with the following sampling rate (from 44.1khz to 96khz)

About

VAPolyFMv2

This modular FM synthesizer offers 8 operators with spectral form and pitch EG, supporting standalone use or as an AUv3 extension. It includes built-in effects, a step sequencer, and extensive MIDI and Ableton Link integration for music creation across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • 8 Operator Modular FM Synthesizer
  • Built-in effects (delay, chorus, reverb, etc.)
  • Analog style step sequencer
  • Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) support
  • Ableton Link and MIDI 2.0 integration
  • Cross-platform iCloud Drive project sharing
Features
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VAPolyFM V2 is modular FM synthesizer inspired by modern FM Synthesizers. V2 features 8 operators, 4 oscillator spectral form and pitch EG per operators. VAPolyFM operates as a stand alone or as an AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Stand Alone supports Ableton Link, MIDI and audio file export. Built-in Effects include delay, chorus, flanger, reverb, eq and compressor. Project files can be saved in iCloud Drive, so that the project can be accessed from iPhone, iPad or Mac. Main Features 8 Operator Modular FM Synthesizer. 4 Spectral Form. Pitch EG per Operators. Modular Operator Routing. Eight Assignable Controllers with Global Offset Parameters for Performance. Analog Style Step Sequencer. Maximum 8 voice polyphony. It depends on performance of the device it is running. Built-in effects and piano roll sequencer. Audio Export. Linear PCM format (AIFF, WAV and CAF) and compressed format (AAC) Support Audio Unit Extension (AUv3). Support MIDI 2.0. Support Foot Pedal and Per Note Control. Support Ableton Link, Bluetooth MIDI, MIDI In / Out. Works on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Support iCloud Drive to share project files between the platforms. Include 230 Factory Presets, 40 Effects Presets and 5 Macro Presets. Improvements Support MIDI Foot Pedal (CC#11, CC#64) Support MIDI2.0 Per Note Control Messages MIDI CC Settings are saved. It will be recovered when the app launched in the next time. UI Color can be selected from black, navy or gray. System Requirements iOS 17.0 or later Devices with Apple Silicon are recommended. A13 Fusion or above is highly recommended. if sound is distorted when using a device with less CPU power, 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.

Screenshots

pitchGraf2 screens
VAPolyFMv24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: pitchGraf at $2.99 against VAPolyFMv2's $14.99. VAPolyFMv2's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

pitchGraf costs $2.99 and VAPolyFMv2 $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

pitchGraf ships an update every 7 months, VAPolyFMv2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
pitchGraf versus VAPolyFMv2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpitchGrafVAPolyFMv2
Price$2.99 — better$14.99
Rating—4.5 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSatoshi KajiiRyo Togawa

In-app purchases

None

pitchGraf

No in-app purchases

None

VAPolyFMv2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is pitchGraf free?
pitchGraf costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VAPolyFMv2 free?
VAPolyFMv2 costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do pitchGraf or VAPolyFMv2 have ads?
Neither pitchGraf nor VAPolyFMv2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, pitchGraf or VAPolyFMv2?
pitchGraf ships an update every 7 months, and VAPolyFMv2 every 2 months. Most recently, pitchGraf was updated on October 18, 2026 and VAPolyFMv2 on November 5, 2026.

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