Comparison

Ringotron vs takeamidi

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

takeamidi

This tool allows you to monitor, filter, and record MIDI input. It captures recent MIDI data into a buffer, which can then be exported as a MIDI file. You can also use it to filter various MIDI message types.

Highlights
  • MIDI monitoring
  • MIDI filtering
  • Live MIDI sampling
  • Buffer recording (10s, 1m, 10m)
  • MIDI file export
  • Channel, System Common, Realtime, System Exclusive message support
  • Standalone and AUv3 support
Features
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“takeamidi” is a MIDI monitoring tool / MIDI filter / live sampler that allows you to quickly grab recent data as a MIDI file The application’s MIDI buffer contains recent 10 seconds / 1 minute / 10 minutes of MIDI input; The recording can be paused and cleared with appropriate buttons You can export the contents of the buffer by dragging a “file” icon in the lower left corner of the app window. Log window shows data of the selected time range You can use this app as a MIDI filter. It supports Channel, System Common, Realtime and System Exclusive messages to be displayed and / or filtered. Standalone and AUv3

Screenshots

Ringotron2 screens
takeamidi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ringotron at 100% against takeamidi's 20%. Ringotron also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). takeamidi's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $8.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 20 months). On ratings volume, 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

Ringotron costs $8.99 and takeamidi $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ringotron holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Ringotron's written reviews are positive against 20% of takeamidi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ringotron ships an update every 20 months, takeamidi every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ringotron versus takeamidi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRingotrontakeamidi
Price$8.99$1.99 — better
Rating5.0 (15 ratings) — better4.4 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperquantovoxAlexey Nadzharov

Customer experience

Ringotron

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

takeamidi

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ringotron

No in-app purchases

None

takeamidi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ringotron free?
Ringotron costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is takeamidi free?
takeamidi costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ringotron or takeamidi?
Ringotron is rated higher. Ringotron averages 5.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while takeamidi averages 4.4 from 11 ratings.
Do Ringotron or takeamidi have ads?
Neither Ringotron nor takeamidi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ringotron or takeamidi?
Ringotron ships an update every 20 months, and takeamidi every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ringotron was updated on August 29, 2026 and takeamidi on September 9, 2026.

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