Comparison

Ringotron vs Dead Kitty

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

Dead Kitty

This app provides high-gain British guitar tones with a modern edge, excelling in low tunings. It features two channels, a noise gate, and advanced tone shaping for clean riffs and heavy leads.

Highlights
  • High-gain British tones
  • Low tuning support
  • Clean and Lead channels
  • Built-in noise gate
  • Two high-quality IRs
  • 4-knob tone stack with Air knob
Features
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Get ready to rock with Dead Kitty! This app delivers high-gain classic British tones with a modern twist, handling low tunings effortlessly. Featuring two channels—clean and lead—Dead Kitty was developed in collaboration with Poland's premier guitar YouTube channel, FOG. Twist the Kitty Skull gain knob to dial in the perfect amount of purr or roar. With a built-in noise gate, two high-quality IRs, and a 4-knob tone stack including a unique Air knob for added clarity and brightness, Dead Kitty ensures ultimate control over your sound. Whether you're purring through clean riffs or shredding with ferocious leads, this app keeps your tone always on point. Download now and let your guitar roar!

Screenshots

Ringotron2 screens
Dead Kitty3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ringotron at 100% against Dead Kitty's 50%. Ringotron also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Dead Kitty's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $12.99) and update cadence (every 5 days 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 $12.99 and Dead Kitty $3.99 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 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Ringotron's written reviews are positive against 50% of Dead Kitty's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ringotron ships an update every 20 months, Dead Kitty every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ringotron versus Dead Kitty: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRingotronDead Kitty
Price$12.99$3.99 — better
Rating5.0 (15 ratings) — better4.8 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperquantovoxAurora DSP

Customer experience

Ringotron

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

Dead Kitty

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ringotron

No in-app purchases

None

Dead Kitty

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ringotron free?
Ringotron costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dead Kitty free?
Dead Kitty costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ringotron or Dead Kitty?
Ringotron is rated higher. Ringotron averages 5.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Dead Kitty averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.
Do Ringotron or Dead Kitty have ads?
Neither Ringotron nor Dead Kitty shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ringotron or Dead Kitty?
Ringotron ships an update every 20 months, and Dead Kitty every 5 days. Most recently, Ringotron was updated on October 13, 2026 and Dead Kitty on October 11, 2026.

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