# Vascular vs TONAUT

The clearest difference is price: Vascular at $3.99 against TONAUT's $19.99. TONAUT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Vascular costs $3.99 and TONAUT $19.99 up front. Vascular sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TONAUT asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Vascular against 5.0 for TONAUT. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 12 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Vascular's written reviews are positive against 100% of TONAUT's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vascular | TONAUT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vascular-tactile-synth/id6808173190/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonaut/id6812577930/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Daily | Daily |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #194 | **#128** |
| Size | 101 MB | 137 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) | [Richard Rogers](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786053832) |

## What reviewers say

### Vascular

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

**Currently charting:** #194 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 |


### TONAUT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonaut/id6812577930)

**Currently charting:** #128 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This music creation tool combines a synthesizer, drum machine, sequencer, and tape recorder into a single, hardware-like interface. It allows for live performance and can be used as an AUv3 plugin within other music applications.

**Highlights:** Multiple synth engines, Extensive sound library, 55 drum kits, Eight-track tape recorder, AUv3 plugin and host, Live performance features, Key and scale locking

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vascular free?

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

### Is TONAUT free?

TONAUT costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

TONAUT is rated higher. Vascular averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while TONAUT averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Vascular or TONAUT have ads?

Neither Vascular nor TONAUT shows ads.

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

Vascular ships an update daily, and TONAUT daily. Most recently, Vascular was updated on November 10, 2026 and TONAUT on November 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Vascular or TONAUT?

Vascular currently peaks at #194 in the App Store charts, and TONAUT at #128. 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.*