VAPolyMod vs Lofi inator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VAPolyMod
This app is a polyphonic synthesizer with a modular architecture offering multiple audio routing configurations. It includes a step sequencer, built-in effects, and supports various MIDI and audio export options. Projects can be shared across devices via iCloud.
- Modular architecture with 4 audio routing configurations
- Dual VCOs, VCFs, and VCAs
- 6 envelope generators and 5 LFOs
- Built-in effects (delay, chorus, reverb, etc.)
- 3-channel analog style step sequencer
- Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) support
- Ableton Link and MIDI 2.0 support
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VAPolyMod features a preconfigured modular architecture that offers four audio routing configurations of voice modules, consisting of dual VCOs, dual VCFs, and dual VCAs, ranging from stereo channels to layered channels. It also contains 6 envelope generators and five LFOs. VAPolyMod 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 - Polyphonic Synthesizer. - a preconfigured modular architecture that offers four audio routing configurations - Low pass Filter is modeled on cascaded OTA -24dB per octave low pass filter circuit. - 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.
Lofi inator
This audio plugin enhances any sound or song with a Lo-Fi aesthetic. It can be used within digital audio workstations or as a standalone application to impart a vintage feel to recordings.
- Adds Lo-Fi vibe to any sound or song
- AUv3 plugin support
- Standalone app functionality
- Enhances recordings with vintage feel
- Compatible with DAWs
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Lofi inator as an AUv3 plugin that gives any sound/song that LoFi vibe! Use it in your favorite DAW or as a standalone app to add some LoFi goodness to your recordings!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Lofi inator at $1.99 against VAPolyMod's $14.99. On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
VAPolyMod costs $14.99 and Lofi inator $1.99 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 VAPolyMod against 5.0 for Lofi inator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | VAPolyMod | Lofi inator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryo Togawa | Konstantin Torsten Schutz |
Customer experience
VAPolyMod
Lofi inator
In-app purchases
VAPolyMod
No in-app purchases
Lofi inator
No in-app purchases









