Comparison

VividTracker vs VAPolyWest

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

Head to head
About

VividTracker

Create and edit music modules with Amiga Protracker compatibility. This app offers a robust sample editor, iCloud support, and MIDI capabilities. It also allows exporting samples and pattern data to Korg hardware.

Highlights
  • Protracker module creation and editing
  • 8-track support
  • AudioCopy and Audiobus integration
  • Advanced sample editor
  • iCloud synchronization
  • MIDI in/out
  • Korg hardware sample export
Features
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VividTracker is an Amiga Protracker compatible music maker app. You can load, save, edit, and create new ProTracker modules. You can also export samples to Korg NTS-1 and Korg Volca Sample. VividTracker is also a companion app to the Commodore 64 Ultimate (C64U). You can mount the FTP-server and access the file system on the C64U. You can also upload and play mod-files, sid-files, crt-files, and prg-files directly from VividTracker. Disk images can be uploaded and mounted to either the A-drive or B-drive. Features: 1. Compatible with Protracker modules created on the Amiga, but with support for 8 tracks. 2. Supports AudioCopy: Import samples from other apps, export audio output to other apps. 3. Supports Audiobus: VividTracker can send audio to other apps like GarageBand and Cubasis through Audiobus. 4. Great sample editor, where you can easily set loop points, cut and paste samples, etc. 5. iCloud support. 6. AutoChord feature. 7. Cut, Copy and Paste rows, tracks or full patterns. 8. Load modules from other apps such as Mail or Safari. 9. Open modules in other apps from VividTracker. 10. MIDI in & out support. 11. Bluetooth keyboard support. 12. Send samples to Korg Volca Sample. 13. Send pattern data to Korg Volca Sample (this is the only app that can do this). 14. Export samples as Korg Logue user oscillators (this is the only app that can do this). 15. Ableton Link and Ableton Link Audio support.

About

VAPolyWest

This app is a polyphonic synthesizer inspired by 1960s California west coast synthesis. It features wave folding, lowpass gates, and step sequencers for generative music creation. It functions as a standalone app or an AudioUnit Extension across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Highlights
  • Virtual analog west coast style polyphonic synthesizer
  • Wave folder and lowpass gate
  • Step sequencer and envelope generators
  • Up to 8 voice polyphony
  • Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) support
  • MIDI 2.0 support
  • Audio export options
Features
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VAPolyWest is inspired by synthesizers developed in California in the 1960’s. VAPolyWest features wave folder and lowpass gate, which are key components of the west coast synthesis. VAPolyWest also features 5 step sequencer and envelope generators which are designed to create generative music. VAPolyWest works on iPhone, iPad and Mac. It operates as a stand alone or as an AudioUnit Extension (AUv3). Stand Alone supports Ableton Link, MIDI and audio file export. - Main Features - Virtual analog west coast style polyphonic synthesizer. Maximum 8 voice polyphony. it depends on performance of the device it is running. Wave folder and lowpass gate for West Coast Synthesis. Step sequencer and envelopes designed for generative music. Support MIDI 2.0 Built-in Sequencer. 16 bar patterns per clip. Total 8 clips. Piano Roll and Parameter automation. Support Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) Works on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Support iCloud Drive to share project files between the platforms. Audio Export. Linear PCM format (AIFF, WAV and CAF) and compressed format (AAC) Support Ableton Link, Bluetooth MIDI, MIDI In / Out. - System Requirements - A13 Fusion or above is 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.

Screenshots

VividTracker2 screens
VAPolyWest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VividTracker at $5.99 against VAPolyWest's $14.99. VividTracker also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (88% vs 75%). VAPolyWest's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

VividTracker costs $5.99 and VAPolyWest $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VAPolyWest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VividTracker has 35 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of VividTracker's written reviews are positive against 75% of VAPolyWest's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VividTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, VAPolyWest every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
VividTracker versus VAPolyWest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVividTrackerVAPolyWest
Price$5.99 — better$14.99
Rating4.5 (35 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.7% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLars ForsbergRyo Togawa

Customer experience

VividTracker

All ratings35 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral5.7%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive87.7%
Neutral7.0%
Negative5.3%

VAPolyWest

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

VividTracker

No in-app purchases

None

VAPolyWest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VividTracker free?
VividTracker costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VAPolyWest free?
VAPolyWest costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VividTracker or VAPolyWest?
VAPolyWest is rated higher. VividTracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while VAPolyWest averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do VividTracker or VAPolyWest have ads?
Neither VividTracker nor VAPolyWest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VividTracker or VAPolyWest?
VividTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and VAPolyWest every 10 months. Most recently, VividTracker was updated on October 12, 2026 and VAPolyWest on October 7, 2026.

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