Comparison

Groovemaker vs VAPolyPro

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

Head to head
About

Groovemaker

Features
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Groovemaker contains two audio unit effect plugins: Bouncer and Freezer. You can load them into your DAW or other audio unit host. But more than a pure container app for the two plugins, Groovemaker is a fun and inspiring tool in itself. Use it to experiment with audio loops in a simple way, on your iPhone, iPad or Mac, on the bus or train or at the beach and export sketches to pick them up later in your DAW and studio.

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

Groovemaker3 screens
VAPolyPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Groovemaker at $6.99 against VAPolyPro's $19.99. VAPolyPro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). 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

Groovemaker costs $6.99 and VAPolyPro $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Groovemaker ships an update every 6 weeks, VAPolyPro every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Groovemaker versus VAPolyPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroovemakerVAPolyPro
Price$6.99 — better$19.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermattoncino softwareRyo Togawa

In-app purchases

None

Groovemaker

No in-app purchases

None

VAPolyPro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Groovemaker free?
Groovemaker costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VAPolyPro free?
VAPolyPro costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Groovemaker or VAPolyPro have ads?
Neither Groovemaker nor VAPolyPro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Groovemaker or VAPolyPro?
Groovemaker ships an update every 6 weeks, and VAPolyPro every 2 days. Most recently, Groovemaker was updated on October 5, 2026 and VAPolyPro on October 14, 2026.

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