Ruismaker FM vs Vatanator Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ruismaker FM
Design unique percussion sounds from scratch with a flexible synthesis engine. Create everything from traditional drums to unconventional effects. Offers a standalone Euclidean sequencer for pattern creation and export options.
- FM synthesis engine for percussion
- Create custom drum sounds
- Euclidean sequencer
- AUv3 compatible
- No samples used
- MIDI CC controllable
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Here comes the the crazy twin-sister of Ruismaker, designed for people who want to design their own percussion sounds from scratch. Ruismaker FM's simple, yet flexible synthesis engine lets you create anything from snaredrums, kickdrums and spacy toms to weird and unconventional percussive sounds and effects. Ruismaker FM 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 AUv3 Multi-Out 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 - Light on the CPU, so you can run lots of Ruismaker FMs 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 on-screen pads User manual available on Ruismaker.com
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: Ruismaker FM at $4.99 against Vatanator Pro's $24.99. Ruismaker FM also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (83% vs 44%). Vatanator Pro's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On ads 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
Ruismaker FM costs $4.99 and Vatanator Pro $24.99 up front. Vatanator Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ruismaker FM asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ruismaker FM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruismaker FM has 54 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Ruismaker FM's written reviews are positive against 44% of Vatanator Pro's.
Ruismaker FM ships an update every 5 weeks, Vatanator Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ruismaker FM | Vatanator Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 — better | $24.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (54 ratings) — better | 3.7 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 44.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 54 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bram Bos | BACKPULLVER SOFTWARE LTD OOD |
Customer experience
Ruismaker FM
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In-app purchases
Ruismaker FM
No in-app purchases
Vatanator Pro
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