# VAPolyLead vs PatchLens

The clearest difference is price: PatchLens at Free against VAPolyLead's $14.99. PatchLens also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). VAPolyLead's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

PatchLens is free to download; VAPolyLead costs $14.99 up front. PatchLens sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VAPolyLead asks for nothing beyond the download.

VAPolyLead ships an update every 2 weeks, PatchLens every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | VAPolyLead | PatchLens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryo Togawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474193056) | [Clashware Sàrl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837470365) |

## What reviewers say

### VAPolyLead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vapolylead/id6761789660)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PatchLens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchlens-synth-patches/id6775509583)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VAPolyLead free?

VAPolyLead costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PatchLens free?

PatchLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do VAPolyLead or PatchLens have ads?

Neither VAPolyLead nor PatchLens shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VAPolyLead or PatchLens?

VAPolyLead ships an update every 2 weeks, and PatchLens every 3 days. Most recently, VAPolyLead was updated on November 13, 2026 and PatchLens on November 13, 2026.

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