Comparison

VAPolyTS vs The Leveler

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

Head to head
About

VAPolyTS

Create iconic electronic music sounds with this polyphonic synthesizer. It offers advanced oscillator stacks, a step sequencer, and built-in effects for crafting Trance, House, and Techno. Seamlessly share projects across iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Polyphonic subtractive synthesizer
  • Stack oscillators with detuned and octave-shifted outputs
  • Analog style step sequencer with piano roll editor
  • Built-in delay, chorus, flanger, reverb, EQ, and compressor
  • Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) and Ableton Link support
  • MIDI 2.0 and Bluetooth MIDI compatibility
  • iCloud Drive project sharing across Apple devices
Features
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VAPolyTS is polyphonic synthesizer for iPhone, iPad and Mac. It is inspired by the synthesizers which contributed to shape iconic sounds of Trance, House and Techno Music in 1990’s. It operates as a stand alone or as an AudioUnit Extension (AUv3). Stand Alone supports Ableton Link, MIDI and audio file export. The synthesizer features two stack oscillators. The one of them can generate mix of detuned seven oscillator outputs. The other one can generate mix of several octave shifted oscillator outputs. It also features a mixer, a resonant low pass filter, a resonant hight pass filter, an amplifier, two envelope generators, two LFO and analog style step sequencer. Built-in Effects include delay, chorus, flanger, reverb, eq and compressor. VAPolyTS 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 Polyphonic subtractive synthesizer. Stack oscillator which can generate mix of seven detuned oscillator outputs. Stack oscillator which can generate mix of several octave shifted oscillator outputs. Analog Style Step Sequencer. Eight Assignable Controllers. 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 256 Factory 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. 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.

About

The Leveler

This audio app automatically balances loudness in real-time or from files using LUFS standards. It ensures consistent audio levels for music production, podcasting, and live sound without compromising dynamics. Supports various audio formats and offers adjustable target loudness.

Highlights
  • Real-time loudness normalization
  • File-based audio processing
  • Adjustable target loudness
  • LUFS standards compliance
  • Lightweight DSP for iOS/iPadOS
Features
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The Leveler is a standalone audio app that automatically balances loudness in real time or from file input. Built on LUFS standards, it delivers consistent levels without sacrificing dynamics. Features Real-time loudness normalization from USB audio interfaces or built-in mic File-based processing for WAV, AIFF, and other common audio formats Adjustable target loudness for flexible workflows Lightweight, efficient DSP built for iOS and iPadOS Ideal for music production, podcasting, and live sound Whether you’re recording with an external interface, broadcasting live, or preparing files for release, The Leveler ensures your audio is always polished and consistent. Professional loudness control, made simple.

Screenshots

VAPolyTS4 screens
The Leveler1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Leveler at $0.99 against VAPolyTS's $14.99. The Leveler also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 50%). VAPolyTS's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

VAPolyTS costs $14.99 and The Leveler $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VAPolyTS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of VAPolyTS's written reviews are positive against 67% of The Leveler's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VAPolyTS versus The Leveler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVAPolyTSThe Leveler
Price$14.99$0.99 — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyo TogawaHans Zanger

Customer experience

VAPolyTS

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

The Leveler

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

VAPolyTS

No in-app purchases

None

The Leveler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VAPolyTS free?
VAPolyTS costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Leveler free?
The Leveler costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VAPolyTS or The Leveler?
VAPolyTS is rated higher. VAPolyTS averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while The Leveler averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do VAPolyTS or The Leveler have ads?
Neither VAPolyTS nor The Leveler shows ads.

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