# Aether Synth vs Vascular

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aether Synth at none against Vascular's 1. Aether Synth also leads on price ($0.99 vs $3.99). Vascular's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Aether Synth costs $0.99 and Vascular $3.99 up front. Vascular sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Aether Synth asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vascular holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Aether Synth's written reviews are positive against 67% of Vascular's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Aether Synth ships an update every 5 days, Vascular daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aether Synth | Vascular |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aether-synth/id6766131732/reviews) | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vascular-tactile-synth/id6808173190/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#132** | #155 |
| Size | 35 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jacob Kirk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893697979) | [Absolute Management SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808173192) |

## What reviewers say

### Aether Synth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aether-synth/id6766131732)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This music creation app offers a professional synthesizer engine with dual-layer sound design and rhythmic motion. It can be used as a standalone workstation or as an AUv3 instrument within compatible iOS hosts for recording and production.

**Highlights:** AUv3 instrument support, Standalone synth workstation, Dual preset layering, Melodic and drum sequencers, Sampler tools, Multitrack audio workspace, Arpeggiator and motion controls

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Vascular

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vascular-tactile-synth/id6808173190)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Create electroacoustic music by visually connecting sound generators and processors on a canvas. Manipulate stereo position, control synthesis and processing, and build complex signal paths. Explore a vast array of synthesis types, effects, and controllers to craft unique sonic textures.

**Highlights:** Canvas-based sound design, Modular signal path building, Extensive synthesis families, 71 built-in processors, Advanced controller modules, Sample playback and manipulation, Microphone input processing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AUv3 Support | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aether Synth free?

Aether Synth costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Vascular free?

Vascular costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Aether Synth or Vascular?

Vascular is rated higher. Aether Synth averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Vascular averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do Aether Synth or Vascular have ads?

Neither Aether Synth nor Vascular shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Aether Synth or Vascular?

Aether Synth ships an update every 5 days, and Vascular daily. Most recently, Aether Synth was updated on November 5, 2026 and Vascular on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Aether Synth or Vascular?

Aether Synth currently peaks at #132 in the App Store charts, and Vascular at #155. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*