Comparison

VAPolyFMWest vs Fuse Void Drum Machine

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

Head to head
About

VAPolyFMWest

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
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VAPolyFMWest is a combination of FM and West Coast synthesis. It features 4 operator, 8 waveform, 8 algorithm FM synthesizer inspired by iconic rack mount FM synthesizer in 1980’s and wave folder and lowpass gate, which are key components of the west coast synthesis. VAPolyFMWest 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 - FM Synthesizer - 4 operators, 8 waveforms and 8 algorithms - Wave folder and lowpass gate - 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 Ableton Link, Bluetooth MIDI, MIDI In / Out. - Works on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Support iCloud Drive to share project files between the platforms. - 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, blown and red. - Font size for title of controls are adjustable. - Factory Preset 128 - Effects Preset 40 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 don’t support AudioUnit Extension. - Sound may be distorted if CPU of the device doesn't have enough power. If it happens reduce number of voices.

About

Fuse Void Drum Machine

Features
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FUSE VOID MK1 Designed for real-time creativity. Everything is instant. Fuse Void MK1 is a professional, offline-first iOS groovebox engineered for zero-latency live performances. With 113 high-fidelity one-shot samples, micro-timing precision, and chaos-driven FX, it transforms your iPad and iPhone into a standalone hardware-class drum machine. No menu diving. Zero latency. Touch optimized. FULL TECHNICAL SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE: / CORE SEQUENCING • Sequencer: 16-Step High Precision Engine • Micro Timing: Per-step groove offset and swing control • Patterns: 126 save/load slots • Chaining: A–H Bar-aligned pattern linking • Switching: Bar-aligned Quantized Transitions • Assignment: Per-step sample / sound assignment / AUDIO & PERFORMANCE • Samples: 113 One-shot High Quality Library (Silicon Native) • Mixer: 11-Channels with Per-Channel Mute • Chaos FX: Kaos-style XY Pad with Reset behavior (lo-fi crush, sidechain pump, filtered delays) • Dynamics: Swing control & Accent system • Matrix: Full pattern multi-track editor • Integration: MIDI Export & Real-time REC Engineered for Apple Silicon. Core Audio integration ensures 0ms latency. No subscriptions. No tracking. Just pure rhythm.

Screenshots

VAPolyFMWest4 screens
Fuse Void Drum Machine3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VAPolyFMWest at every 4 days against Fuse Void Drum Machine's every 3 months. VAPolyFMWest also leads on price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

VAPolyFMWest costs $3.99 and Fuse Void Drum Machine $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VAPolyFMWest ships an update every 4 days, Fuse Void Drum Machine every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
VAPolyFMWest versus Fuse Void Drum Machine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVAPolyFMWestFuse Void Drum Machine
Price$3.99 — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyo TogawaCEM OZAN DUZENCI

In-app purchases

None

VAPolyFMWest

No in-app purchases

None

Fuse Void Drum Machine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VAPolyFMWest free?
VAPolyFMWest costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fuse Void Drum Machine free?
Fuse Void Drum Machine costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do VAPolyFMWest or Fuse Void Drum Machine have ads?
Neither VAPolyFMWest nor Fuse Void Drum Machine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VAPolyFMWest or Fuse Void Drum Machine?
VAPolyFMWest ships an update every 4 days, and Fuse Void Drum Machine every 3 months. Most recently, VAPolyFMWest was updated on October 28, 2026 and Fuse Void Drum Machine on October 31, 2026.

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