# TC vs VAPolyLoop

The clearest difference is rating: VAPolyLoop at 5.0 against TC's 4.6. VAPolyLoop also leads on price ($14.99 vs $19.99). TC's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 3). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

TC costs $19.99 and VAPolyLoop $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

VAPolyLoop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 3 respectively.

TC ships an update every 5 weeks, VAPolyLoop monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TC | VAPolyLoop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$14.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tc-data/id883788579/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vapolyloop/id6758184778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 41 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bit Shape](https://appshunter.io/developer/397853985) | [Ryo Togawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474193056) |

## What reviewers say

### TC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tc-data/id883788579)

This app acts as a versatile controller for music software and hardware, allowing users to create custom interfaces for sending MIDI and OSC messages. It translates touch gestures and device motion into musical commands without being a synthesizer itself.

**Highlights:** Customizable multi-touch controllers, Device motion control (gyroscope/accelerometer), MIDI over Bluetooth (Mac), OSC over Wi-Fi (Mac), Inter-app control via CoreMIDI, Support for external MIDI interfaces, Virtual MIDI output

**In-app purchases:** none


### VAPolyLoop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vapolyloop/id6758184778)

Create complex music with a polyphonic synthesizer and analog-style step sequencer. Features multiple oscillators, a resonant low-pass filter, distortion, and various built-in effects. Export audio in multiple formats and sync with other devices via Ableton Link.

**Highlights:** Polyphonic synthesizer with 3 oscillators, Analog-style step sequencer, Resonant low-pass filter, Distortion and other built-in effects (delay, reverb, EQ), Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) support, Ableton Link and MIDI 2.0 support, Audio export in AIFF, WAV, CAF, and AAC

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TC free?

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

### Is VAPolyLoop free?

VAPolyLoop costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TC or VAPolyLoop?

VAPolyLoop is rated higher. TC averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while VAPolyLoop averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do TC or VAPolyLoop have ads?

Neither TC nor VAPolyLoop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TC or VAPolyLoop?

TC ships an update every 5 weeks, and VAPolyLoop monthly. Most recently, TC was updated on October 2, 2026 and VAPolyLoop on September 27, 2026.

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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.*