VAPolyLead vs WaveStorm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
VAPolyLead
This app offers a polyphonic synthesizer with analog-style sequencing, multiple oscillators, and a resonant low-pass and high-pass filter. It includes built-in effects, MIDI support, and can be used standalone or as an AudioUnit Extension across Apple devices.
- Polyphonic synthesizer
- Analog-style step sequencer
- Resonant low-pass and high-pass filters
- Multiple oscillators and LFOs
- Built-in effects (delay, chorus, reverb, etc.)
- AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) support
- MIDI 2.0 and Ableton Link support
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VAPolyLead features 3 channel analog style step sequencer and a VCF modeled on sallen-key filter of iconic monophonic synthesizer in 1970βs. This polyphonic synthesizer consists of three oscillators, resonant low pass filter resonant high pass filter, amplifier, ADSR envelope and five LFOs. VAPolyLead 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 - Polyphonic Synthesizer. - Lowpass filter modeled on -12dB per oct sallen-key filter. - 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 Foot Pedal. - Support Ableton Link, Bluetooth MIDI, MIDI In / Out. - Works on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Support iCloud Drive to share project files between the platforms. - Factory Preset: 128, Effects: 40 Improvements - 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. - UI Color can be selected from black, navy, gray or steel. System Requirements - iOS 17.0 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 donβt support AudioUnit Extension. - Sound may be distorted if CPU of the device doesn't have enough power. If it happens reduce number of voices.
WaveStorm
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WaveStorm is a wavetable synthesizer and sample instrument for iPad and Mac. Design sounds in the free standalone app. An active subscription unlocks the AUv3 instrument in compatible music hosts. Build basses, leads, pads, plucks, drums and moving textures with wavetable oscillators, sub and noise sources, visual waveform editing, envelopes, LFOs, random modulation, filters and effects. Save your work in the preset browser. Bring in your own audio with the Sampler: β’ Import WAV samples and edit the waveform β’ Set Start, End, Loop In/Out and fades without changing the source file β’ Play one-shots or continuous, sustain and ping-pong loops; reverse playback β’ Place slices manually or detect them from transients or a grid, then play them from MIDI β’ Choose Repitch, Granular or Spectral playback and shape time and pitch The optional AI Preset Assistant turns a text idea into an editable synth preset. It creates preset settings, not audio samples. Apple Intelligence features require a compatible device with Apple Intelligence enabled. Use WaveStorm standalone for free on iPad and Mac. AUv3 requires a subscription and a compatible host. Terms of Use (EULA): https://wavestorm.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: WaveStorm at Free against VAPolyLead's $3.99. WaveStorm also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). VAPolyLead's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
WaveStorm is free to download; VAPolyLead costs $3.99 up front. WaveStorm sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. VAPolyLead asks for nothing beyond the download.
VAPolyLead ships an update every 2 weeks, WaveStorm every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VAPolyLead | WaveStorm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free β better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 6 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better | iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryo Togawa | Volodymyr Murzik |
In-app purchases
VAPolyLead
No in-app purchases
WaveStorm
- WaveStorm Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- WaveStorm Year$96.991 Year








