# Vascular vs PLICATA

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PLICATA at none against Vascular's 1. PLICATA also leads on chart position (#198 vs unranked). Vascular's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and price ($3.99 vs $7.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Vascular costs $3.99 and PLICATA $7.99 up front. Vascular sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PLICATA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vascular holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

Vascular ships an update daily, PLICATA every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vascular | PLICATA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vascular-tactile-synth/id6808173190/reviews)** | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plicata/id6810792998/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#198** |
| Size | 101 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Absolute Management SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808173192) | [Alessandro Guardascione](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810215306) |

## What reviewers say

### Vascular

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

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 |


### PLICATA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plicata/id6810792998)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This is a compact monophonic synthesizer for hands-on sound design and performance. It features a morphing oscillator, wavefolding, a resonant filter, and a flexible VCA contour, with an independent SUB oscillator for added depth. A 28-socket patch system allows for extensive audio, CV, and event routing.

**Highlights:** Morphing oscillator with wavefolding, Independent SUB oscillator, 28-socket patch system, Microtonal XY keyboard, 32-step arpeggiator, Performance macros, AUv3 support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vascular free?

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

### Is PLICATA free?

PLICATA costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Vascular or PLICATA?

Vascular is rated higher. Vascular averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while PLICATA averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Vascular or PLICATA have ads?

Neither Vascular nor PLICATA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vascular or PLICATA?

Vascular ships an update daily, and PLICATA every 2 days. Most recently, Vascular was updated on October 31, 2026 and PLICATA on October 31, 2026.

---

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