Comparison

VA vs NoizyBeast

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

Head to head
About

VA

Features
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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. — SYNTHESIZER — • Up to 16-voice polyphony • Two oscillators plus a sub oscillator • Independent oscillator noise controls • Multi-mode filter with resonance • Amp and filter ADSR envelopes • One LFO per voice • Chorus, phaser, delay, and reverb effects Explore the included factory sounds, customize any preset, mark favorites, and save your own creations. — SEQUENCER & WAV EXPORT — 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. — MIDI & AUv3 — • External MIDI input and output • Send MIDI from the keyboard or sequencer to external instruments • MIDI Learn for mapping hardware controls • Standard MIDI CC support • AUv3 instrument support in compatible hosts • Background audio • Support for class-compliant USB audio interfaces — ONE PURCHASE, ALL YOUR DEVICES — VA-1 is a universal purchase. Buy it once and install it on iPhone, iPad, and Mac at no additional cost.

About

NoizyBeast

Explore a unique feedback drone synthesizer that generates sound through resonating strings and amplification. Manipulate filters, tape echo, and in-loop effects to create evolving drones, roars, and unique sonic textures. The free version offers full instrument functionality, while a one-time purchase unlocks recording and advanced preset management.

Highlights
  • Feedback loop sound generation
  • Free-sliding frequency control
  • In-loop filters and bit crusher
  • Tempo-synced gate with tap tempo
  • Multiple decay behaviors
  • DJ-style output filter
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NoizyBeast is a kaiju. A feedback drone synth with no keyboard. A resonating string runs through filters, reverb and tape echo and feeds back into itself until it ignites. You don't play notes -- you provoke the beast and ride whatever comes back. Silence, breathing, drone, roar. Grow a noise that is yours alone. MAKE IT ROAR - FEEDBACK loops a tiny electrical signal and amplifies it into noise -- the same principle as microphone feedback. - FREQUENCY is the beast's voice. A free-sliding knob, not a keyboard, so you can glide between pitches. - BODY, in-loop filters, and a bit crusher you can place INSIDE the loop (the damage re-amplifies every pass). - Tempo-synced gate with tap tempo, metal resonance, and a gear-jamming Drag. Tap tempo drives the GATE for easy ducking-style movement. - Screaming wah, octave-up roar, vocal formants. - Six decay behaviours: string sustain, blooming-and-wilting drone, gate tails, plucked cycles, pitch dive-bombs, a swell cut dead. - A DJ-style filter at the output: season the sound with LPF and HPF. FREE VERSION Completely free as an instrument: all 34 knobs, every parameter (except Macro assignment), tap tempo, and the 18-preset Horror bank. NOIZYBEAST PRO (one-time purchase, no subscription) - Record, export and share your performances - All 108 presets - Save your own user presets - Assign your favourite parameters to the 3 macro knobs (move several parameters with one knob) There is no limit to the sounds you can make. Twist the knobs freely and grow a noise that is yours alone. For iPhone, iPad and Mac. One Pro purchase unlocks all three. Support: https://www.tomocreateinc.com/en/support/noizybeast Privacy Policy: https://www.tomocreateinc.com/en/privacy

Screenshots

VA3 screens
NoizyBeast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NoizyBeast at Free against VA's $24.99. NoizyBeast also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). VA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support 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

NoizyBeast is free to download; VA costs $24.99 up front. NoizyBeast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VA asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VA ships an update every 6 weeks, NoizyBeast every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VA versus NoizyBeast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVANoizyBeast
Price$24.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard GillespieTomocreate, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

VA

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NoizyBeast

One-time1
  • NoizyBeast Pro$9.99

Questions

Is VA free?
VA costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NoizyBeast free?
NoizyBeast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VA or NoizyBeast have ads?
Neither VA nor NoizyBeast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VA or NoizyBeast?
VA ships an update every 6 weeks, and NoizyBeast every 8 days. Most recently, VA was updated on October 22, 2026 and NoizyBeast on October 25, 2026.

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