Comparison

Cube Synth vs VADrum2

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

Head to head
About

Cube Synth

Explore additive synthesis with intuitive sound morphing and deep parameter control. Create complex soundscapes, vocal phrases, or rhythms with ease. Offers a unique randomizer for instant patch generation.

Highlights
  • Additive synthesis engine
  • Intelligent sound morphing
  • Over 400 sound presets
  • Programmable arpeggiator
  • Multiple built-in effects
  • Audiobus and Inter-app audio support
  • Random sound patch generator
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Cube Synth is a groundbreaking new software instrument giving you the power and flexibility of additive synthesis together with easy editing and morphing capabilities. Macro parameters allow you to control this beast with unequalled ease. Intelligent sound morphing capabilities enables you to easily create complex evolving sound scapes, vocal phrases or stunning rhythms simply by choosing up to four sound sources from a predefined set. Then add one of the predefined envelopes and a unique, complex sound preset containing thousands of parameters is created! If you want to dive deeper into the inner secrets of this synthesis monster you can manipulate each parameter individually to get precise control over the sound. A number of high level parameters such as Brightness and Harmonic spread control hundreds of synthesis parameters in a way modeled after the inner workings of natural instruments. Cube Synth gives you also a new method of getting randomly generated sound patches in a way you never experienced before: roll the dice! Every single try gives you a new unique sound patch, really every try, promised… Synthesis • over 400 sound presets • four morphable sound sources • up to 512 partials per voice • harmonic/inharmonic spectra • arbitrary noise spectra • morphable filter banks • 3 Envelopes with tempo sync • 64 time/level segments per envelope Arpeggiator • Uses programmable sequences with up to 32 steps.  • Can trigger single notes and chords. • Unique randomizer generates Arpeggios with 100% usability. • 32 Arpeggios included, unlimited useer arpeggios possible. • For each step you can program tie, accent, transposition and note order Effects • Chorus • Phaser • Overdrive • Ensemble • Echo/Delay • Reverb Global • Audiobus 2 compatible (Input slot) with state saving • Support for Ableton Link. • Inter-app audio compatible (Instrument/Generator) • CoreMIDI / Virtual MIDI • Audio recorder with Metronome. • Upload to SoundCloud and File Export. • Audio pasteboard.

About

VADrum2

Create electronic music with a virtual analog drum machine. Features a synthesizer with 27 voices, built-in effects, and a powerful sequencer. Save projects to iCloud and use it as a standalone app or an Audio Unit Extension.

Highlights
  • 27 virtual analog and sample playback drum voices
  • Integrated delay, chorus, flanger, reverb, EQ, and compressor
  • 16-bar pattern sequencer with parameter automation
  • Stand-alone app and AUv3 extension support
  • Ableton Link and Bluetooth MIDI compatibility
  • iCloud Drive project saving
  • Universal Purchase for iOS and macOS
Features
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VADrum2 is a virtual analog drum machine for iPhone, iPad and Mac. VADrum2 consists of drum synthesizer, effects and a sequencer. The drum synthesizer includes 27 drum voices, which are 23 virtual analog modules and 4 sample playback modules and they are inspired by the iconic analog drum machines of the 1980’s. The Effects includes delay, chorus, flanger, reverb, eq, and compressor. The sequencer offers ability to program 16 bar pattern per clip and parameter automation. Project files can be saved in iCloud Drive. VADrum2 works as a stand alone or as an Audio Unit Extension (AUv3). Stand Alone supports Ableton Link, Bluetooth MIDI and MIDI IN/OUT. Main Features Drum Synthesizer - 27 drum synthesizer modules (24 virtual analog and 4 sample playback) Sequencer - 16 bar patterns per clip. Total 16 clips. - Parameter automation. Audio Export - Linear PCM format (AIFF, WAV and CAF) and compressed format (AAC) - Support iCloud Drive. - Support Universal Purchase (Works on iOS devices and macOS devices) - Support Ableton Link, Bluetooth MIDI, MIDI In / Out. - Support Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) System Requirements - AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) requires host application which support AudioUnit Extension. - AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) is supported by Apple Garage Band on iOS and macOS, and Apple Logic on Mac. For any other DAW, it depends on the application and some of them don’t support AudioUnit Extension (AUv3).

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cube Synth at $1.99 against VADrum2's $14.99. Cube Synth also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.5). VADrum2's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Cube Synth costs $1.99 and VADrum2 $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cube Synth holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Cube Synth's written reviews are positive against 86% of VADrum2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube Synth ships an update every 4 months, VADrum2 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on August 9, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cube Synth versus VADrum2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube SynthVADrum2
Price$1.99 — better$14.99
Rating4.7 (16 ratings) — better4.5 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews — better85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1616
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.5
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarry GohsRyo Togawa

Customer experience

Cube Synth

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative5.3%

VADrum2

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

Cube Synth

No in-app purchases

None

VADrum2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cube Synth free?
Cube Synth costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VADrum2 free?
VADrum2 costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cube Synth or VADrum2?
Cube Synth is rated higher. Cube Synth averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while VADrum2 averages 4.5 from 16 ratings.
Do Cube Synth or VADrum2 have ads?
Neither Cube Synth nor VADrum2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cube Synth or VADrum2?
Cube Synth ships an update every 4 months, and VADrum2 every 5 months. Most recently, Cube Synth was updated on August 9, 2026 and VADrum2 on September 20, 2026.

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