Comparison

Ringotron vs KA mini Percussions

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

Head to head
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

About

KA mini Percussions

This app offers a collection of Chinese percussive instruments with a minimalist design and simple UI. It provides a high-quality sound experience for musicians and beat makers, functioning as both a standalone app and an AUv3 plugin.

Highlights
  • Chinese percussive instruments
  • Minimalist design
  • Simple UI controls
  • High-quality sound
  • Standalone app
  • AUv3 plugin support
Features
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Kong Audio mini Percussions is a minimally-designed collection of Chinese percussive instruments. It gives musicians and beat makers a high-quality experience with very simple UI controls. KA mini Percussions can run as an app or AUv3 plugin.

Screenshots

Ringotron2 screens
KA mini Percussions3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: KA mini Percussions at $3.99 against Ringotron's $12.99. KA mini Percussions also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 20 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Ringotron's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 2). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

Ringotron costs $12.99 and KA mini Percussions $3.99 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 Ringotron against 5.0 for KA mini Percussions. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ringotron has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ringotron ships an update every 20 months, KA mini Percussions monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ringotron versus KA mini Percussions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRingotronKA mini Percussions
Price$12.99$3.99 — better
Rating5.0 (15 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperquantovoxSHANTOU KONG AUDIO SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.

Customer experience

Ringotron

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

KA mini Percussions

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ringotron

No in-app purchases

None

KA mini Percussions

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ringotron free?
Ringotron costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is KA mini Percussions free?
KA mini Percussions costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ringotron or KA mini Percussions?
Ringotron and KA mini Percussions are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 15 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Ringotron or KA mini Percussions have ads?
Neither Ringotron nor KA mini Percussions shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ringotron or KA mini Percussions?
Ringotron ships an update every 20 months, and KA mini Percussions monthly. Most recently, Ringotron was updated on October 13, 2026 and KA mini Percussions on September 24, 2026.

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