Comparison

Collider vs Ripplemaker

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

Head to head
About

Collider

Enhance your Elektron Analog Rytm drum machine with this performance and control surface app. It offers extensive randomization, parameter control across all tracks, and creative pattern generation tools to unlock new sonic possibilities.

Highlights
  • Randomized Kits and sound design
  • Parameter randomization and morphing
  • Cross-track parameter control
  • Scene and performance randomization
  • Euclidean and algorithmic pattern generation
  • Save and load kits, tracks, and patterns
  • XY pads for FX and filter control
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Collider is a performance and control surface for Elektron's Analog Rytm drum machine. Unlock the full potential of your drum machine with minimal effort and programming! Features: - Randomized Kits of a certain flavor + sound design functions - Intelligently randomize and morph Parameters, Pages, Tracks, FX, Patterns, Trigs & Parameter Locks - Control common parameters across ALL Tracks - Scenes and Performance Randomization - Pattern Mode: Euclidean patterns, humanization, randomization, pattern algorithms and much more! - Over 300 drum grooves from various genres are included to kickstart your production - Automate the addition of TRC conditions and P-Locks, Randomize Retrig Rates and Sequence Lengths creating interesting and evolving patterns - Save and Load Kits, Tracks, MFX, Mixer Settings, Kit Snapshots & Pattern Snapshots - Mixer Mode - Chromatic Mode - XY Pads to control Master Filter, FX, Drive - Link multiple tracks to single pads for layering * Compatible with both MK1 and MK2, requires RYTM OS 1.60 or higher * Not compatible with Overbridge

About

Ripplemaker

Explore sound with a West Coast-style modular synthesizer. This app offers a versatile playground for creating evolving drones and morphing basslines, with or without patching cables. It also includes a standalone sequencer with advanced pattern generation and mutation features.

Highlights
  • West Coast-style modular synthesis
  • Prewired monosynth functionality
  • Virtual patch cables for experimentation
  • Standalone sequencer with random pattern generation
  • Realtime probability-based mutation engine
  • AUv3 plugin support
  • Ableton Link and MIDI Clock Sync
Features
Currently charting
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Ripplemaker: a West Coast Flavored (Semi-)Modular Synth The freedom and versatility of a modular synth in a stylish mobile package. In typical West Coast fashion the available modules, such as complex oscillator, lowpass gate, FM, mathematical utilities and slope generator, are designed for exploration and experimentation. The virtual patch cables will let you take your sound wherever you want to take it, from morphing basslines to evolving generative drones. A modular playground Even if you’re not familiar with modulars, wavefolders or control voltage you can dive right in, because all modules are prewired; offering a powerful monosynth without using a single cable. Then whip out the virtual cables and start patching. Ripplemaker is designed for fun - big enough to lose yourself into, yet intuitive enough to not get lost. Standalone sequencer goodness Sometimes you want to get away from your DAW and just play. That’s why Ripplemaker, beside being an AU plugin, also comes with a standalone sequencer app that helps you get creative. It has a random pattern generator with scale locks, a realtime probability-based mutation engine and it syncs with your other apps and hardware via Ableton Link or MIDI Clock. Download the user manual on www.ruismaker.com Connectivity beyond cables: obviously in a modular synth it’s all about cables. But Ripplemaker takes connectivity to the another level: - AUv3 (Audio Unit Plugin) Extension for use in iOS DAWs - Universal design (works on iPad 4+, iPhone 5S+, iPod Touch 6G+) - CoreMIDI, Virtual MIDI, Bluetooth MIDI, - Audiobus 3, including AB3 MIDI IN+OUT and State Saving - Ableton Link - MIDI Clock Sync - WAV export, MIDI file export, AU preset export

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ripplemaker at $8.99 against Collider's $19.99. Ripplemaker also leads on chart position (#187 vs unranked) and ratings volume (95 vs 13). Collider's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Collider costs $19.99 and Ripplemaker $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Collider holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ripplemaker has 95 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 92% and 91% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Collider ships an update monthly, Ripplemaker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Collider versus Ripplemaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColliderRipplemaker
Price$19.99$8.99 — better
Rating5.0 (13 ratings) — better4.8 (95 ratings)
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews — better90.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1395 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#187 — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcos KohlerBram Bos

Customer experience

Collider

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%

Ripplemaker

All ratings95 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative7.4%

In-app purchases

None

Collider

No in-app purchases

None

Ripplemaker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Collider free?
Collider costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ripplemaker free?
Ripplemaker costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Collider or Ripplemaker?
Collider is rated higher. Collider averages 5.0 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Ripplemaker averages 4.8 from 95 ratings.
Do Collider or Ripplemaker have ads?
Neither Collider nor Ripplemaker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Collider or Ripplemaker?
Collider ships an update monthly, and Ripplemaker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Collider was updated on June 11, 2026 and Ripplemaker on September 23, 2026.

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