Comparison

ProgRock.com Radio vs VA

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

Head to head
About

ProgRock.com Radio

Features
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ProgRock.com Radio delivers high-quality progressive rock streaming with live DJ shows and on-demand programming. Key features: Live streaming with crystal-clear audio Live DJ shows and 24/7 automated programming Real-time song details with album artwork Last 10 songs played Show schedule Completely freeβ€”no ads, no subscriptions, no fees Tune in to discover classic prog, modern progressive rock, and everything in between. Perfect for fans of Genesis, Yes, King Crimson, Porcupine Tree, Big Big Train, Haken, The Dear Hunter, and more.

About

VA

Features
Currently charting
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VA-1 is a focused virtual-analog synthesizer for musicians, producers, and sound designers who want a fast, hands-on way to create their own sounds. Play, sequence, record, and shape sounds from one direct interface inspired by classic hardware synths. No subscription. No in-app purchases. No ads. No account required. β€” SYNTHESIZER β€” β€’ Up to 16-voice polyphony β€’ Two oscillators plus a sub oscillator β€’ Independent oscillator noise controls β€’ Multi-mode filter with resonance β€’ Amp and filter ADSR envelopes β€’ One LFO per voice β€’ Chorus, phaser, delay, and reverb effects Explore the included factory sounds, customize any preset, mark favorites, and save your own creations. β€” SEQUENCER & WAV EXPORT β€” Record and loop sequences while shaping the sound, change the pattern length, or use KEY mode to transpose a sequence from the keyboard. Capture VA-1’s stereo output while you play, then preview, save, or share the recording as a WAV file. Sequencer loops can also be exported directly to WAV using the current sound, tempo, and effects. Recording captures only VA-1’s internally generated output. It does not use the microphone or record audio-interface inputs. β€” MIDI & AUv3 β€” β€’ External MIDI input and output β€’ Send MIDI from the keyboard or sequencer to external instruments β€’ MIDI Learn for mapping hardware controls β€’ Standard MIDI CC support β€’ AUv3 instrument support in compatible hosts β€’ Background audio β€’ Support for class-compliant USB audio interfaces β€” ONE PURCHASE, ALL YOUR DEVICES β€” VA-1 is a universal purchase. Buy it once and install it on iPhone, iPad, and Mac at no additional cost.

Screenshots

ProgRock.com Radio4 screens
VA3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ProgRock.com Radio at Free against VA's $9.99. ProgRock.com Radio also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). VA's advantage is chart position (#198 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

ProgRock.com Radio is free to download; VA costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProgRock.com Radio ships an update every 3 weeks, VA every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 3 level
ProgRock.com Radio versus VA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProgRock.com RadioVA
PriceFree β€” better$9.99
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Best chart rankβ€”#198 β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size30 MB12 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMark MOnfortiRichard Gillespie

In-app purchases

None

ProgRock.com Radio

No in-app purchases

None

VA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProgRock.com Radio free?
ProgRock.com Radio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VA free?
VA costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ProgRock.com Radio or VA have ads?
Neither ProgRock.com Radio nor VA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProgRock.com Radio or VA?
ProgRock.com Radio ships an update every 3 weeks, and VA every 2 months. Most recently, ProgRock.com Radio was updated on October 31, 2026 and VA on October 31, 2026.

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