Comparison

Ruismaker vs DerVoco

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

Head to head
About

Ruismaker

This app is an analog drumsynth that creates sounds using authentic synthesis algorithms, not samples. It features a creative Euclidean sequencer for pattern programming and integrates seamlessly with AUv3 hosts like Garageband. It offers customizable sound models and MIDI control for flexible music production.

Highlights
  • Analog and FM synthesis sound modeling
  • Sample-free sound generation
  • Euclidean sequencer
  • AUv3 compatibility
  • MIDI CC control
  • WAV and MIDI export
  • Ableton Link sync
Features
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What the reviews say: "A must-have drum synth for electronic music lovers on iOS" - Keyboard Mag "All of this comes together in a vision that’s really playable [...] this is another excellent choice for the iPad." - CreateDigitalMusic "Small, compact and easy to use, Ruismaker is both inexpensive and a perfectly credible choice if you are after solid drum synth sounds." - MusicAppBlog -- Ruismaker is a unique drumsynth plugin (i.e. it does not use samples), which is coupled with a creative Euclidean sequencer when run in standalone mode. The plugin is fully AUv3 (Audio Unit) compatible: - Seamless integration with Garageband and other AU hosts - Audio Unit Instrument: making music on iOS doesn't get more convenient - Supports Multi-Output AUv3 in AUM and ApeMatrix! - Each sound is modeled using authentic analog and FM algorithms; - Comes with dozens of unique customizable models - Does not use any samples; all sounds are synthesized in realtime, on the fly - Emulates analog components, introducing subtle, natural fluctuations in the sound - Light on the CPU, so you can run lots of Ruismakers simultaneously - Fully automatable parameters (requires host support) and MIDI CC controllable - Has its own preset manager The standalone sequencer is refreshingly different: - Program patterns using Euclidean algorithms - Powerful random feature and mutation probability settings per channel - Syncs with Ableton Link or MIDI Clock - Exports WAV and MIDI - Compatible with Audiobus 3 (including MIDI IN/OUT mode) - CoreMIDI In and Out - AU MIDI output for the on-screen pads User manual available on Ruismaker.com

About

DerVoco

This vintage vocoder emulation plugin brings analog-modeled warmth to your synths and drums. It offers flexible input modes, adjustable filters, and built-in effects for a unique vocal sound. Requires a compatible host app to function.

Highlights
  • Vintage vocoder emulation
  • Analog-modeled components
  • AUv3 Audio Effect
  • MIDI controllable VCO
  • Stereo input mode
  • 11 or 15 band equalizer
  • Controllable filter resonance
Features
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*** Note: DerVoco is an Audio Unit effect extension and requires an AUv3 compatible host app, like AUM, BM3, Cubasis or GarageBand. It does not run as a standalone app *** Make your synths or drums speak and sing! DerVoco is a vintage vocoder emulation. DerVoco uses analog modelled components including filters, envelope followers and companders to create a warm vintage sound instead of digital techniques like FFT. Features: • AUv3 Audio Effect and Audio Music Effect, works in all AUv3 compatible hosts. • Internal polyphonic VCO may be used as a carrier and can be controlled via MIDI, when plugin is loaded as AU MFx. • A special "input mode” where the carrier and modulator signals are encoded as the left and right channels of a stereo input signal. In this mode any synth plugin (e.g. BeepStreet Zeeon) may be used as a carrier signal. • 11 or 15 bands with on-screen equalizer. • Controllable filter resonance continuously blends from smooth to sharp and ringing sound signature. • Built in compressor and noise gate • Optimised to the limits: 60 filters take 4% CPU on latest iPads.

Screenshots

Ruismaker2 screens
DerVoco1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ruismaker at 4.8 against DerVoco's 3.7. Ruismaker also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 43%). DerVoco's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Ruismaker costs $4.99 and DerVoco $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ruismaker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Ruismaker's written reviews are positive against 43% of DerVoco's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ruismaker versus DerVoco: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuismakerDerVoco
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.8 (57 ratings) — better3.7 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews — better43.5% of reviews
Number of ratings57 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBram BosBeepStreet

Customer experience

Ruismaker

All ratings57 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative20.4%

DerVoco

All ratings23 ratings
Positive60.9%
Neutral17.4%
Negative21.7%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral17.4%
Negative39.1%

In-app purchases

None

Ruismaker

No in-app purchases

None

DerVoco

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ruismaker free?
Ruismaker costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DerVoco free?
DerVoco costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ruismaker or DerVoco?
Ruismaker is rated higher. Ruismaker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while DerVoco averages 3.7 from 23 ratings.
Do Ruismaker or DerVoco have ads?
Neither Ruismaker nor DerVoco shows ads.

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