Dedalus vs Vatanator Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dedalus
This app manipulates audio in real-time using a network of delay lines. It offers a wide range of effects, from ambient echoes to rhythmic pulsations and noise, with extensive processing options.
- Real-time audio mangling
- Granulated and modulated delay lines
- Filters, dynamic processors, and saturation
- Audiobus and Inter-App Audio support
- Built-in stereo sampler
- LFO for parameter control
- MIDI and network control
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Dedalus Delay is a real time audio mangler. A network of delay lines is continually granulated and modulated, producing a labyrinth of echoes, which are further processed by filters, dynamic processors and saturation modules. Dedalus can produce a wide variety of effects, from reverb-like ambiences to evolving resonation, from rhythmic pulsation to chaotic layering, from subtle chorusing to pure noise. Main Features: - Audiobus and Inter-App Audio support (sender and FX) - Multiple delay lines with feedback and granulation - Signal saturation - Built In Stereo Sampler with varispeed - Control Manager LFO for Parameters - Midibus, Virtual Midi and Network: 14 bit NRPN controllers - File Manager, sharing common audio files via iTunes, Dropbox and AudioCopy - Snapshot Presets Morphing Pad - Post Fx Chain: Low-shelf Filter, High-shelf and Compressor
Vatanator Pro
Create music with this advanced multitrack sequencer. It features a built-in drum machine, sampler, and support for external instruments and effects. Compose instantly with full MIDI and MPE capabilities.
- Advanced multi-track music sequencer
- Integrated drum machine and sampler
- Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) host
- Full MIDI and MPE support
- Real-time pattern editing
- Song arranger and performance mode
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Vatanator Pro is an advanced multitrack music sequencer with integrated drum machine, sampler and functionality to load external AUv3 instruments and effects. Support full feature MIDI and MPE. Vatanator Pro is an all-in-one music composer for instant results. Features: • Audio Unit Extension Host • Advanced multi-track music sequencer • Edit and record patterns in real-time (with options for quantization, undo and more) • Integrated real-time drum sampler with individual effects and XY pad • On-screen piano keyboard for playing/recording AUv3 instruments • Isomorphic keyboard with option for selecting different scales • Full MIDI implementation (Bluetooth MIDI, Network MIDI and USB MIDI) • MIDI Learn implementation • Integrated drum repeater and instrument arpeggiator • MPE support • Parameter automation (AUv3 and internal parameters) • Song arranger • Performance Mode (use multi-touch to control patterns) • Drum kit editor (with ability for rearrange/remove/add samples) • Sample recorder and advanced sample slicer • Audiobus, Ableton Link, Ableton Live Set Export and Inter-App Audio support • Import Audio/MIDI files from Files app • Audio track support • Multi-channel mixer • Odd-time signature support • Option to autosave/load last project
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Dedalus at $5.99 against Vatanator Pro's $24.99. Dedalus also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (85% vs 44%). Vatanator Pro's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On ads, 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
Dedalus costs $5.99 and Vatanator Pro $24.99 up front. Vatanator Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dedalus asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dedalus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Dedalus's written reviews are positive against 44% of Vatanator Pro's.
Dedalus ships an update every 4 months, Vatanator Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dedalus | Vatanator Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 — better | $24.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (41 ratings) — better | 3.7 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.3% of reviews — better | 44.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 41 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Amazing Noises | BACKPULLVER SOFTWARE LTD OOD |
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Dedalus
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