Comparison

Traces Traces Traces vs VAPolyPro

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

Head to head
About

Traces Traces Traces

This app encourages users to discover and create music by capturing everyday objects. Users can generate melodies from objects, manipulate sounds in real-time by rotating their device, and record their sonic creations. It also features a public map to explore sounds shared by others.

Highlights
  • Capture objects to generate melodies
  • Shape sound by rotating phone
  • Record and save performances
  • Share traces on a public map
  • Explore sounds from other users
Features
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Traces is about listening differently, noticing objects around you, and creating small sonic footprints in space. - Capture an object and generate a melody - Rotate your phone to shape the sound in real time - Record and save your performances - Optionally share your trace on a public map - Explore sounds placed by others nearby or far away This is an early release — I’m curious how you’ll make the app fit into your life.

About

VAPolyPro

Create a wide range of sounds with this polyphonic synthesizer, featuring multiple oscillator and filter types, MPE support, and built-in effects. It functions as a standalone app or an AudioUnit Extension for Mac and iOS devices, with iCloud Drive integration for project sharing.

Highlights
  • Multiple VCO and VCF types
  • Stereo VCF and VCA
  • MPE support
  • Built-in effects
  • Step sequencer
  • Audio Unit Extension (AUv3)
  • iCloud Drive project sharing
Features
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VAPolyPro features three types of VCOs and three types of VCFs that can generate a wide range of sounds, from warm analog synths to FM-synthesized acoustic instruments. It also includes a stereo VCF and VCA for spacious sound, and MPE for expressive sound. VAPolyPro 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 3 types of VCO includes Analog, Unison and FM. 3 types of VCF includes Cascade, Ladder And Sallen-Key. Stereo VCF and VCA. Support MPE through MIDI2.0 MPE Profile. Pseudo velocity/ pressure for iOS piano keyboard. 3 channel 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 Ableton Link, Bluetooth MIDI, MIDI In / Out. Works on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Support iCloud Drive to share project files between the platforms. Support MIDI Foot Pedal (CC#11, CC#64) MIDI CC Settings are saved. It will be recovered when the app launched in the next time. Selectable UI Color. Font size for title of controls are adjustable. - Factory Preset 336 - Effects Preset 40 System Requirements (This app is offered as universal purchase for iOS and macOS) iOS 17.0 or later macOS 14.0 or later Devices with Apple Silicon are recommended. A13 Fusion or above is highly 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.

Screenshots

Traces Traces Traces3 screens
VAPolyPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Traces Traces Traces at Free against VAPolyPro's $19.99. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Traces Traces Traces is free to download; VAPolyPro costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Traces Traces Traces against 5.0 for VAPolyPro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Traces Traces Traces versus VAPolyPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTraces Traces TracesVAPolyPro
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElijah Temwani ZuluRyo Togawa

Customer experience

Traces Traces Traces

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

VAPolyPro

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

In-app purchases

None

Traces Traces Traces

No in-app purchases

None

VAPolyPro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Traces Traces Traces free?
Traces Traces Traces is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VAPolyPro free?
VAPolyPro costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Traces Traces Traces or VAPolyPro?
Traces Traces Traces and VAPolyPro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Traces Traces Traces or VAPolyPro have ads?
Neither Traces Traces Traces nor VAPolyPro shows ads.

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