Comparison

Samplebot vs RingsFX

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

Head to head
About

Samplebot

Record and import audio clips to create music. Arrange them using a sequencer with looping and quantization. Edit samples for the perfect mix and share your songs.

Highlights
  • Record or import audio samples
  • Finger-drummable rainbow pads
  • Sequencer with loop record/playback
  • Sample editing (trim, volume, pitch, speed)
  • MIDI control with velocity
  • Share creations or export to other apps
Features
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Samplebot is a collector of sounds. It's a crafter of songs. It's a finger-drummable looping sequencer of rainbow glory, and it wants to be your friend. Come. Play. Robo-boogie. - Record samples or import clips from your Music library, from iCloud Drive, Dropbox or other compatible services, then play them back on beautiful, sproingy rainbow pads! - Then record or input arrangements using the sequencer, featuring built-in drum patterns, loop record and playback, quantization and copy/paste - Trim samples, and adjust volume, balance, pitch and speed for the perfect mix - Share your creations to Facebook, or export them to other music apps - Comprehensive MIDI control with velocity, for play using a grid controller like the Launchpad - Helpful and fun-loving intro tutorial

About

RingsFX

This music app emulates a renowned physical modeling synthesizer, offering diverse synthesis techniques and polyphonic capabilities. It allows for real-time parameter manipulation and can process external audio, creating unique sonic textures and rhythms.

Highlights
  • Physical modeling synthesis emulation
  • Multiple polyphony modes (Mono, Duo, Quad, True Polyphonic)
  • Supports MIDI MPE and velocity sensitivity
  • External audio excitation
  • Mod Matrix for real-time parameter control
  • 7 unique synthesis modes
  • 6 mod-able and 6 global effects
Features
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RingsFX is an AUv3 plugin based on the famous Mutable Instruments Rings, one of the most dedicated and fully-featured Physical Modeling Eurorack modules ever created. At its core is a resonator that needs to be 'excited' or 'strummed' by MIDI input, noise, or external audio excitation. RingsFX emulates vibrations of structures simulated by 3 different synthesis techniques that can be plucked or process external signals: Modal Synthesis, Sympathetic Strings, and Inharmonic Strings. Traditionally, Rings was only monophonic but used a unique approach to polyphony that allowed the previous note to 'ring' out and decay while a new note was played. Rings FX provides these same modes (Mono, Duo, and Quad), but expands it with a true Polyphonic mode. RingsFX also expands the capabilities of the original engine by adding support for velocity sensitivity and MIDI MPE mode. The new polyphonic mode allows RingsFX to play up to 12 notes of true polyphony, depending on the settings. Doing so requires RingsFX to use multiple Rings resonators, but the more true polyphony you use, the more processing power it requires. Running in the traditional Monophonic, Duophonic, or Quadrophonic modes may be preferred in order to keep CPU usage under control. RingsFX has 7 modes in total, by combining the 3 basic modes with additional properties such as chords or specially tuned reverbs. The original hardware also had a secret 'Easter Egg' mode, which in RingsFX is simply calling 'Synthesizer' mode, rumoured to be based on one of the early Korg synthesis methods. This mode supported a number of mutable effects which now work on in all resonator modes. RingsFX also has a Mod-Matrix which allows you to combine the built-in LFOs and FEGs to great effect by manipulating parameters and mutable effects in realtime. Finally, RingsFX can be loaded as an AUv3 effect plugin. Set the Exciter Source to 'INPUT', and you can pass any audio through RingsFX and use this audio as an external exciter. For example, it can be used to great affect on a drum beat to create some crazy rhythms. Use the Output Mix to combine the original audio with the synthesised resonator output to create some stunning effects. Features ○ 7 unique synthesis modes. ○ Supports Mono, Duo, Quad and true polyphony. ○ Supports 2 fluid LFO's per note. ○ Up to 4 FEG's per note. ○ External Exciter modes. ○ White noise Pulse Sequencer. ○ Supports 6 mod-able effects and 6 global effects. ○ Mod Matrix ○ Input and white noise filters. ○ Program Manager with drag and drop. ○ Preset Search and Favourites. ○ Easy export and import of banks and presets. ○ Extensive help manual. ○ Web Transfer for backing up to PC/Mac. ○ MPE Support.

Screenshots

Samplebot4 screens
RingsFX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RingsFX at 4.9 against Samplebot's 4.4. RingsFX also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Samplebot's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $7.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On ratings volume, 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

Samplebot costs $3.99 and RingsFX $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RingsFX holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Samplebot's written reviews are positive against 100% of RingsFX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Samplebot ships an update every 10 days, RingsFX fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Samplebot versus RingsFX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamplebotRingsFX
Price$3.99 — better$7.99
Rating4.4 (56 ratings)4.9 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings56 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#193#182 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperA Tasty Pixel4Pockets.com

Customer experience

Samplebot

All ratings56 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative17.9%

RingsFX

All ratings26 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Samplebot

No in-app purchases

None

RingsFX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Samplebot free?
Samplebot costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RingsFX free?
RingsFX costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Samplebot or RingsFX?
RingsFX is rated higher. Samplebot averages 4.4 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while RingsFX averages 4.9 from 26 ratings.
Do Samplebot or RingsFX have ads?
Neither Samplebot nor RingsFX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Samplebot or RingsFX?
Samplebot ships an update every 10 days, and RingsFX fortnightly. Most recently, Samplebot was updated on October 10, 2026 and RingsFX on October 12, 2026.
Which is more popular, Samplebot or RingsFX?
Samplebot currently peaks at #193 in the App Store charts, and RingsFX at #182. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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