Kronecker vs RM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kronecker
This synthesizer uses a unique rhythm machine-like mechanism to trigger tones when a key is pressed, offering direct control over timing and sound without traditional sequencers. Explore its innovative approach to rhythmic music creation.
- AUv3 compatible synthesizer
- Rhythm machine-like triggering
- Key-press driven sound generation
- Direct control over timing
- Unique rhythmic tone generation
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Kronecker is an AUv3-compatible synthesizer with a rhythm machine-like mechanism. Without relying on sequencers or arpeggiators, it triggers rhythmic tones each time a key is pressed, allowing you to control both timing and sound. For more detailed information about the product, please visit the website. The website offers detailed product descriptions, manuals and videos, as well as important notices. https://icegear.net/
RM
This audio effect app offers versatile modulation capabilities, including ring, amplitude, phase, and frequency modulation. It features a built-in carrier oscillator, multimode filter, envelope follower, and LFO for creating unique sounds. It can be used standalone or with other audio apps.
- Multiple modulation types (Ring, AM, FM, Phase)
- Built-in carrier oscillator
- Multimode filter (LP, HP, BP)
- Envelope follower and LFO
- Standalone and IAA/Audiobus support
- AUv3 plugin compatibility
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RM-1 Wave Modulator RM-1 is a multi purpose audio effect designed around various types of modulation. Featuring a built-in carrier oscillator, multimode filter, envelope follower and low frequency oscillator, RM-1 creates new sounds by combining carrier waveform and the audio input in different ways. Types of modulation: - Ring Modulation (virtual analog) - Ring Modulation (digital) - Amplitude Modulation - Phase Modulation (DX-style FM) - Frequency Modulation (linear) Overview: - Built-in carrier oscillator with variable wave-shape (sine->square) - Built-in multimode Filter (LP, HP, BP) - Built-in Envelope Follower and LFO Connectivity: - Standalone (MIC, USB audio) - IAA / Audiobus - AUv3 Plugin
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Kronecker at monthly against RM's every 10 months. Kronecker also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (89% vs 67%). RM's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $8.00) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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
Kronecker costs $8.00 and RM $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Kronecker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Kronecker's written reviews are positive against 67% of RM's.
Kronecker ships an update monthly, RM every 10 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Kronecker | RM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.00 | $3.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (33 ratings) — better | 4.5 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iceWorks, Inc. | Kai Aras |
Customer experience
Kronecker
RM
In-app purchases
Kronecker
No in-app purchases
RM
No in-app purchases
