# Pixound vs Ring Modulator

The clearest difference is rating: Ring Modulator at 5.0 against Pixound's 4.1. Ring Modulator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Pixound's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Pixound costs $0.99 and Ring Modulator $1.99 up front. Pixound sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Ring Modulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ring Modulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixound has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixound | Ring Modulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixound/id486076965/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ring-modulator/id6777123111/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Techné Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/486076968) | [Callback Audio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896220942) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixound/id486076965)

Transform any image into a musical instrument and create unique songs. Explore a deep musical experience with extensive controls, over 127 instruments, and various scales. It's a fun and educational tool for all ages, allowing you to play live video and record your performances.

**Highlights:** Turn any picture into music, Play live video as an instrument, Record performances with touch playback, Over 65 scales and modes, 127+ instruments for four voices, Save and share creations, MIDI export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixound Live Video | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pixound MIDI Features | $2.99 | one-time |


### Ring Modulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ring-modulator/id6777123111)

This app creates unique metallic and bell-like timbres by multiplying two audio signals. It offers three modes for versatile sound design, from internal oscillators to sidechaining external audio.

**Highlights:** Ring modulation effect, Dual input capability, Three distinct modes (OSC+OSC, INPUT+OSC, INPUT+SIDECHAIN), Mono and stereo input support, Adjustable carrier and modulator frequencies, Mix and output gain controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixound free?

Pixound costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Ring Modulator free?

Ring Modulator costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pixound or Ring Modulator?

Ring Modulator is rated higher. Pixound averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Ring Modulator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pixound or Ring Modulator have ads?

Neither Pixound nor Ring Modulator shows ads.

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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.*