# MusicFolder 2 vs RingsFX

The clearest difference is price: MusicFolder 2 at $1.99 against RingsFX's $14.99. MusicFolder 2 also leads on chart position (#189 vs unranked). RingsFX's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (100% vs 65%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

MusicFolder 2 costs $1.99 and RingsFX $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

RingsFX holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of MusicFolder 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of RingsFX's.

MusicFolder 2 ships an update every 5 months, RingsFX fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MusicFolder 2 | RingsFX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicfolder-2/id1366466861/reviews) | **[4.9 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringsfx/id6478013769/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 65.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#189** | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Ewering](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743777532) | [4Pockets.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/370131860) |

## What reviewers say

### MusicFolder 2

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

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

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


### RingsFX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringsfx/id6478013769)

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:** 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 RingsFX free?

RingsFX costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

RingsFX is rated higher. MusicFolder 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while RingsFX averages 4.9 from 26 ratings.

### Do MusicFolder 2 or RingsFX have ads?

Neither MusicFolder 2 nor RingsFX shows ads.

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

MusicFolder 2 ships an update every 5 months, and RingsFX fortnightly. Most recently, MusicFolder 2 was updated on October 15, 2026 and RingsFX on October 16, 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.*