# MusicFolder 2 vs Ringotron

The clearest difference is rating: Ringotron at 5.0 against MusicFolder 2's 4.1. Ringotron also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and device support (3 vs 1). MusicFolder 2's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $8.99) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 20 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

MusicFolder 2 costs $1.99 and Ringotron $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Ringotron holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of MusicFolder 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ringotron's.

MusicFolder 2 ships an update every 5 months, Ringotron every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MusicFolder 2 | Ringotron |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicfolder-2/id1366466861/reviews) | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringotron/id6474263444/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 20 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Ewering](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743777532) | [quantovox](https://appshunter.io/developer/484686124) |

## What reviewers say

### MusicFolder 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicfolder-2/id1366466861)

A straightforward music player designed for users who organize their music by folders, not tags. It offers gapless playback, gesture controls, and simple library management via the Files app.

**Highlights:** Folder-based music library organization, Gapless playback, Gesture-based controls, Interactive playlist search, Smart folders, WAV to AAC/ALAC conversion

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ringotron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringotron/id6474263444)

This app offers advanced control over ring modulation effects for sound design and audio processing. Its multi-band design allows precise manipulation of the audio spectrum, with a special soft mode to reduce unwanted intermodulation. It can also function as a resonant filter that smoothly transitions into a ring modulator.

**Highlights:** Parallel ring modulator units, Stereo separation control, Ultra-narrow band resonance, Ribbon controls for frequencies, Modulation system for band centers, Tempo syncing for oscillators, Soft limiter and clipper

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MusicFolder 2 free?

MusicFolder 2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ringotron free?

Ringotron costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MusicFolder 2 or Ringotron?

Ringotron is rated higher. MusicFolder 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Ringotron averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.

### Do MusicFolder 2 or Ringotron have ads?

Neither MusicFolder 2 nor Ringotron shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MusicFolder 2 or Ringotron?

MusicFolder 2 ships an update every 5 months, and Ringotron every 20 months. Most recently, MusicFolder 2 was updated on September 28, 2026 and Ringotron on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*