# ChordPolyPad vs VB3

The clearest difference is price: VB3 at Free against ChordPolyPad's $17.99. VB3 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). ChordPolyPad's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (92% vs 50%). On in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

VB3 is free to download; ChordPolyPad costs $17.99 up front. ChordPolyPad sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and VB3 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ChordPolyPad holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of ChordPolyPad's written reviews are positive against 50% of VB3's.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChordPolyPad | VB3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $17.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordpolypad/id694599930/reviews)** | [3.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vb3-ii/id6464588684/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **92.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 54 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Laurent Colson](https://appshunter.io/developer/381525765) | [Genuine Soundware](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560880481) |

## What reviewers say

### ChordPolyPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordpolypad/id694599930)

This app is a versatile MIDI chord player that allows users to create and play complex chord sets. It offers extensive customization for pads, MIDI controls, and chord generation, functioning as a standalone app or an AUv3 MIDI effect plugin.

**Highlights:** Standalone app and AUv3 MIDI effect plugin, 128 pads per preset, Customizable X/Y MIDI controllers, Advanced random chord generator, Internal and external MIDI support, Chord filtering and quantizing, Preset manager with in-app purchases

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Retro Pop | $4.99 | one-time |
| Clubwave | $4.99 | one-time |
| Liminal Spaces | $4.99 | one-time |


### VB3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vb3-ii/id6464588684)

This app emulates a classic tonewheel organ, offering advanced sound modeling and effects. It includes a session recorder, audio player for backing tracks, and extensive MIDI control for live performance and production.

**Highlights:** Tonewheel engine and rotary simulator, Ring Modulator and Delay effects, Session Recorder (MIDI & WAV), Built-in Audio Player, Extensive MIDI control and mapping, Touch-friendly interface with drawbar views

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Log-in to your GSi account | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Pro Features | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChordPolyPad free?

ChordPolyPad costs $17.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is VB3 free?

VB3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ChordPolyPad or VB3?

ChordPolyPad is rated higher. ChordPolyPad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while VB3 averages 3.5 from 16 ratings.

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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.*