# Harmonix vs RingsFX

The clearest difference is price: RingsFX at $7.99 against Harmonix's $14.99. RingsFX also leads on ratings volume (26 vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Harmonix costs $14.99 and RingsFX $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Harmonix against 4.9 for RingsFX. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RingsFX has 26 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Harmonix ships an update every 2 weeks, RingsFX fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Harmonix | RingsFX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$7.99** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmonix/id1444665934/reviews)** | [4.9 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringsfx/id6478013769/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 13 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcos Kohler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024379665) | [4Pockets.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/370131860) |

## What reviewers say

### Harmonix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmonix/id1444665934)

This app provides an intelligent controller for the Elektron Digitone FM Synth, offering features like sound type programming, parameter randomization, and pattern generation. It allows for manual or queued pattern launching and includes customizable keyboard filters for note selection and parameter control.

**Highlights:** Intelligent Sound Types, Parameter Randomize/Morph/Reset, Sound Design Functions & Macros, Mixer Control, Intelligent Pattern Generation, Customizable Keyboard Filters

**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 Harmonix free?

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

### Is RingsFX free?

RingsFX costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Harmonix or RingsFX?

Harmonix is rated higher. Harmonix averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while RingsFX averages 4.9 from 26 ratings.

### Do Harmonix or RingsFX have ads?

Neither Harmonix nor RingsFX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Harmonix or RingsFX?

Harmonix ships an update every 2 weeks, and RingsFX fortnightly. Most recently, Harmonix was updated on June 1, 2026 and RingsFX on September 30, 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.*