Comparison

Faceman 2 vs Ringotron

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Faceman 2

This app emulates a vintage guitar amplifier, offering distinct clean and cranked rock sounds. It features two channels, one optimized for bass and another for both bass and guitar, along with a recording chain emulation and noise gate.

Highlights
  • Vintage amplifier emulation
  • Two independent channels
  • Bass instrument channel
  • Normal channel for bass/guitar
  • Recording chain emulation
  • Custom noise gate circuit
Features
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Faceman 2-Channel Head Guitar Amplifier is based on a vintage Fender Bassman* "blackface" year 1967 with rare 1x15 cabinet loaded with JBL* D130F speaker. Faceman 2-Channel Head Guitar Amplifier is raw, in-your-face rock sound when cranked, or easily coaxed into a deep, full, and distinct clean sound when dialed back. Two separate channels with its own sound: - BASS INSTRUMENT channel suitable for bass - NORMAL channel suitable for both bass and guitar The Faceman 2-Channel Head Guitar Amplifier includes a complete recording chain emulation and our custom design noise gate circuit. Works as a standalone app, AudioUnit v3 effect, or Inter-App Audio effect Legal Disclaimer: Fender Bassman is a registered trademark of Fender Musical Instrument Corporation. Faceman was developed by Nembrini Audio SRL based on its own modelling techniques. Fender Musical Instrument Corporation has not endorsed nor sponsored the Faceman in any manner, nor licensed any intellectual property for use in this product.

About

Ringotron

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
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Ringotron allows taming the strong transformational effects of traditional ring modulation, opening up a wider range of possibilities in sound design and audio FX. Its multi-band design enables fine control over which parts of the spectrum will be transformed by the effect. A special soft mode is available that borrows concepts from feedback modeling, which can be used to reduce intermodulation effects that are often a limiting factor in the more general applicability of ring modulators. In addition to the layers of control they provide, combination of these core features also allows the plugin to act as a stereo, multi-peak resonant filter that can also smoothly morph into a ring modulator. FEATURES: • 2 parallel ring modulator units (max. modulator frequency: 8 kHz) • Stereo separation can be added to band center, mod. frequency, mod. phase • Ultra-narrow bands can be used to create highly resonant sounds • 4 large ribbon controls for band center and modulator frequencies • Band center frequencies can be modulated by the built-in modulation system • Tempo syncing can be independently configured for each oscillator • Built-in soft limiter and clipper to protect against volume spikes IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The plugin comes with a zero-latency, non-brickwall soft limiter, and as such, its stopping power is limited. Make sure to always leave enough headroom or use an external brickwall limiter for total protection against powerful transients. Alternatively, a built-in soft clipper is also available. PLEASE NOTE: • AUv3-compatible host app is required • Suported sampling rates: 44.1, 48, 96 kHz

Screenshots

Faceman 22 screens
Ringotron2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ringotron at $8.99 against Faceman 2's $9.99. On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Faceman 2 costs $9.99 and Ringotron $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Faceman 2 against 5.0 for Ringotron. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 15 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Faceman 2 ships an update every 28 months, Ringotron every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Faceman 2 versus Ringotron: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFaceman 2Ringotron
Price$9.99$8.99 — better
Rating5.0 (9 ratings)5.0 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings915 — better
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 20 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNembrini Audioquantovox

Customer experience

Faceman 2

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ringotron

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Faceman 2

No in-app purchases

None

Ringotron

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Faceman 2 free?
Faceman 2 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ringotron free?
Ringotron costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Faceman 2 or Ringotron?
Faceman 2 and Ringotron are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 15 ratings respectively.
Do Faceman 2 or Ringotron have ads?
Neither Faceman 2 nor Ringotron shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Faceman 2 or Ringotron?
Faceman 2 ships an update every 28 months, and Ringotron every 20 months. Most recently, Faceman 2 was updated on October 1, 2026 and Ringotron on September 27, 2026.

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