Big Swarma vs VAPolyFMv2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Big Swarma
Transform audio into massive, detuned swarms with up to 16 voices. Features adjustable detune, stereo width, and pitch modulation for unique textures. An intense feedback circuit and dual MS20-style filters offer further sound sculpting capabilities.
- Voice multiplier up to 16 voices
- Adjustable detune, stereo width, pitch modulation
- Intense feedback circuit
- Dual MS20-style filters (HPF/LPF)
- Resonance and master cutoff controls
- Raw analog character
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Big Swarma is a powerful voice multiplier and feedback unit designed to transform any audio into massive, detuned swarms. Multiply your signal up to 16 voices with adjustable detune, stereo width, and pitch modulation for lush unisons, aggressive textures, or shimmering drones. Push it further with an intense feedback circuit capable of self-oscillation and FM harmonic mayhem. Sculpt your swarm with dual MS20-style filters (HPF and LPF), each with dedicated resonance controls and a master cutoff knob. Big Swarma delivers a raw, analog character driven by aggressive feedback and wild modulation, for a sound that hits you in the face.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Big Swarma at 100% against VAPolyFMv2's 50%. Big Swarma also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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
Big Swarma costs $14.99 and VAPolyFMv2 $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Big Swarma holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Big Swarma's written reviews are positive against 50% of VAPolyFMv2's.
Big Swarma ships an update every 10 days, VAPolyFMv2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Big Swarma | VAPolyFMv2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | $14.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | 4.5 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Audiority Srl | Ryo Togawa |
Customer experience
Big Swarma
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In-app purchases
Big Swarma
No in-app purchases
VAPolyFMv2
No in-app purchases
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