Comparison

AASamplePlayer vs Ringotron

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

Head to head
About

AASamplePlayer

Transform any sound file into a playable instrument with this efficient sample player. Load sample packs, preview sounds within your DAW, and manipulate them with intuitive controls. Supports batch loading, looping, reversing, and cloud drives.

Highlights
  • Batch load audio & video samples
  • Preview samples in the mix
  • Adjust start point, attack, release, pitch
  • Loop and reverse audio
  • Mono/poly voice modes
  • Standalone and AUv3 support
  • Cloud drive integration
Features
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AASamplePlayer turns any sound file into a playable instrument suuuuuper efficiently, just load it up with your DAW (like GarageBand), batch load your favorite sample packs and have fun :) -- Michael from GAS Therapy (GAS Therapy is a video series I made on YouTube channel playpm, focusing on sharing cheaper and better musical gears solutions, now it also becomes a plugin brand, I will continue to share my knowledge under multiple formats, stay tuned~) The 2.0.0 update will change your workflow forever -- now you can batch load samples then navigate them right inside the plugin, meaning you can preview your sample IN THE MIX! 4 knobs: * Start point * Attack * Release * Pitch 7 buttons: * Batch Load file - support audio & video * Previous file * Next file * Loop * Reverse * Mono/poly * Copy file name - one day you'll thank me for this :) 2 hidden controls: * Start point (left side of the tiny screen) * End point (yes, you guessed it) Other: * Standalone supported (w/ keyboard shortcut) * AUv3 supported * DAW builtin preset management supported when in AUv3 * Automation supported * Doesn't duplicate your sample file on expensive storage * Cloud drive supported * No virtual keyboard (just use it with other DAW like GarageBand) AASamplePlayer is also available for desktop DAWs, comes with Mac AU & VST3 and Windows VST3, you can search AASamplePlayer to find it.

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

AASamplePlayer4 screens
Ringotron2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ringotron at none against AASamplePlayer's 1. Ringotron also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 92%). AASamplePlayer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 20 months) and price ($2.99 vs $8.99). On ratings volume, ads, monetization model and device support 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

AASamplePlayer costs $2.99 and Ringotron $8.99 up front. AASamplePlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ringotron asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ringotron holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of AASamplePlayer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ringotron's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AASamplePlayer ships an update weekly, Ringotron every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AASamplePlayer versus Ringotron: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAASamplePlayerRingotron
Price$2.99 — better$8.99
Rating4.7 (17 ratings)5.0 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better15
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer衍 孟quantovox

Customer experience

AASamplePlayer

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%

Ringotron

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AASamplePlayer

One-time1
  • Buy Michael a coffee$2.99
None

Ringotron

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AASamplePlayer free?
AASamplePlayer costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Ringotron free?
Ringotron costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AASamplePlayer or Ringotron?
Ringotron is rated higher. AASamplePlayer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Ringotron averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.
Do AASamplePlayer or Ringotron have ads?
Neither AASamplePlayer nor Ringotron shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AASamplePlayer or Ringotron?
AASamplePlayer ships an update weekly, and Ringotron every 20 months. Most recently, AASamplePlayer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Ringotron on August 29, 2026.

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