Comparison

JAX SR vs Ringotron

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

Head to head
About

JAX SR

This audio effect app allows selective frequency range processing for modulation effects. It offers a classic phaser with MIDI control and dynamic mix adjustment, preventing negative side effects from full-range processing. It requires a host application to function.

Highlights
  • Selective frequency range processing
  • Classic phaser modulation
  • Optional MIDI control
  • Dynamic mix adjustment
  • Universal app for Apple devices
Features
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The manual is here : https://audio.digitster.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JAX-SR-Phaser-Manual.pdf The JAX SR Series are AudioUnits (AUv3), which allow to select a frequency range for effect processing. This one provides a classic phaser modulation effect with optional direct MIDI control assignment to the parameters. If (especially) modulation effects are applied to the entire frequency range, this usually will introduce negative side effects. The JAX [SR] Series allow a selective frequency range and dynamic adjustment of the mix easily. More information can be found on the product website at: https://audio.digitster.com/ Please note, that AudioUnits (AUv3) require a supporting host application to perform. This build (like all our latest releases) is truly 'universal', meaning, the audio unit is available for: - MacOS (Apple Silicon) - iOS (all actual iPhones) - iPadOS (all actual iPads) - visionOS (Apple Vision Pro) Requirements: MacOS 10.15++ iOS 14.0++

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

JAX SR4 screens
Ringotron2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: JAX SR at every 4 weeks against Ringotron's every 20 months. JAX SR also leads on price ($6.99 vs $8.99). Ringotron's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1). On rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

JAX SR costs $6.99 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 JAX SR against 5.0 for Ringotron. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ringotron has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JAX SR ships an update every 4 weeks, Ringotron every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
JAX SR versus Ringotron: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJAX SRRingotron
Price$6.99 — better$8.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings115 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJens Guellquantovox

Customer experience

JAX SR

All ratings1 ratings
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

JAX SR

No in-app purchases

None

Ringotron

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JAX SR free?
JAX SR costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ringotron free?
Ringotron costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JAX SR or Ringotron?
JAX SR and Ringotron are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 15 ratings respectively.
Do JAX SR or Ringotron have ads?
Neither JAX SR nor Ringotron shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JAX SR or Ringotron?
JAX SR ships an update every 4 weeks, and Ringotron every 20 months. Most recently, JAX SR was updated on June 25, 2026 and Ringotron on August 29, 2026.

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