Ruismaker FM vs RifePlayer
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
RifePlayer
Explore audio frequencies with a customizable player. Browse presets, create playlists, and enjoy seamless background playback. Sync your library across devices for uninterrupted exploration.
- Customizable audio frequency player
- Curated library of preset programs
- Build custom playlists
- Background playback
- Sync library across devices
- Sample-accurate, gap-free looping
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RifePlayer is a customizable audio-frequency player for sound and frequency exploration. Browse a curated library of preset programs, build playlists, and listen with seamless background playback. FEATURES • Browse and search a library of audio frequency programs • Quick-start any program with a single tap • Build custom playlists • Background playback with full lock-screen and Control Center controls • Sample-accurate, gap-free looped synthesis • Sign in to sync your library and preferences across devices NOT A MEDICAL DEVICE RifePlayer is provided for audio entertainment, exploration, and experimentation only. It is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns. Terms of Use (EULA): https://rifeplayer.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://rifeplayer.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: RifePlayer at Free against Ruismaker FM's $4.99. Ruismaker FM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (54 vs 1). On rating 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
RifePlayer is free to download; Ruismaker FM costs $4.99 up front. RifePlayer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Ruismaker FM asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ruismaker FM against 5.0 for RifePlayer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruismaker FM has 54 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Ruismaker FM | RifePlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (54 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 54 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bram Bos | Lane Campbell |
In-app purchases
Ruismaker FM
No in-app purchases
RifePlayer
- RifePlayer Pro Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- RifePlayer Pro Yearly7 Days trial$119.991 Year
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