# VAPolyFMWest vs Blue Clipper

The clearest difference is price: VAPolyFMWest at $3.99 against Blue Clipper's $9.99. VAPolyFMWest also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). Blue Clipper's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

VAPolyFMWest costs $3.99 and Blue Clipper $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for VAPolyFMWest against 5.0 for Blue Clipper. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VAPolyFMWest | Blue Clipper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vapolyfmwest/id6770355973/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-clipper/id6774183975/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 19 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryo Togawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474193056) | [Nembrini Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493296895) |

## What reviewers say

### VAPolyFMWest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vapolyfmwest/id6770355973)

This app combines FM and West Coast synthesis with a 4-operator FM engine and wave folder/lowpass gate. It offers a standalone mode with Ableton Link and MIDI support, plus an AudioUnit Extension for iOS and Mac. Includes built-in effects and a step sequencer.

**Highlights:** 4-operator FM synthesizer, Wave folder and lowpass gate, AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) support, Ableton Link and MIDI connectivity, Built-in delay, chorus, reverb, EQ, compressor, 3-channel step sequencer, iCloud Drive project sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Blue Clipper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-clipper/id6774183975)

This app provides converter-style clipping and saturation to achieve louder, denser, and more controlled audio mixes. It models the character of a renowned hardware unit to add density, control peaks, and increase perceived loudness while maintaining a musical sound.

**Highlights:** Converter-style clipping, Analog saturation for density, Digital saturation for firmness, Peak control, Increased perceived loudness, Standalone, AUv3, and IAA support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VAPolyFMWest free?

VAPolyFMWest costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blue Clipper free?

Blue Clipper costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VAPolyFMWest or Blue Clipper?

VAPolyFMWest and Blue Clipper are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do VAPolyFMWest or Blue Clipper have ads?

Neither VAPolyFMWest nor Blue Clipper shows ads.

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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.*