# Multi vs Ruismaker Noir

The clearest difference is rating: Ruismaker Noir at 4.8 against Multi's 3.3. Ruismaker Noir also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 50%) and ratings volume (94 vs 3). Multi's advantage is price ($5.99 vs $9.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Multi costs $5.99 and Ruismaker Noir $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Ruismaker Noir holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruismaker Noir has 94 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Multi's written reviews are positive against 86% of Ruismaker Noir's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Multi | Ruismaker Noir |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$5.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-band-compressor-plugin/id1438853950/reviews) | **[4.8 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruismaker-noir/id1441208874/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **94** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 6 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [4Pockets.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/370131860) | [Bram Bos](https://appshunter.io/developer/325340444) |

## What reviewers say

### Multi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-band-compressor-plugin/id1438853950)

This audio compressor plugin offers multi-band processing for precise control over different frequency ranges. It features a modern interface with stereo meters and adjustable parameters for each of the four bands, ideal for detailed audio mixing.

**Highlights:** Multi-band compression with 4 bands, Adjustable threshold, ratio, gain, attack, release per band, Automatic gain (make-up) mode, Frequency domain splitting with crossover controls, Gate and peak lights for each band, Mute specific frequency bands

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ruismaker Noir

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruismaker-noir/id1441208874)

This app offers a unique drumsynth experience with a hybrid approach to synthesized drums and rhythmic bass sounds. Its integrated step sequencer and monophonic synthesis engine, combined with modulation options, create diverse and evolving sonic textures for iOS.

**Highlights:** Hybrid drumsynth and bass sounds, Integrated step sequencer, Monophonic synthesis engine, Pitch and velocity modulation, AUv3 plugin support, MIDI CC and AU Params control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Inspiring and unique sounds
- 💡 Innovative concept and sequencer
- ✨ Great sound quality
- 🎹 Versatile for various genres
- 👍 Easy to learn and use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Clunky on iPhone screen
- 🤏 Difficult to dial in precise sequencer nodes
- 📏 Controls don't fit iPhone screen
- 🔇 Sounds are too quiet
- 🔄 Duplicates existing products

**Reported bugs**

- Controls hidden by camera border
- App doesn't work on iPad Pro 2020
- Doesn't work in GarageBand as audio unit
- Acting dodgy in GarageBand (resolved)
- No support for AudioShare

**Requested features**

- Load app/plugin directly on MacBook
- Background audio support
- Audio export as a loop
- More modulation routing options
- Subfolders to sort patches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Multi free?

Multi costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ruismaker Noir free?

Ruismaker Noir costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Multi or Ruismaker Noir?

Ruismaker Noir is rated higher. Multi averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Ruismaker Noir averages 4.8 from 94 ratings.

### Do Multi or Ruismaker Noir have ads?

Neither Multi nor Ruismaker Noir shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Multi or Ruismaker Noir?

Multi ships an update every 2 months, and Ruismaker Noir every 2 months. Most recently, Multi was updated on October 25, 2026 and Ruismaker Noir on October 24, 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.*