Comparison

VividTracker vs Ruismaker FM

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

Head to head
About

VividTracker

Create and edit music modules with Amiga Protracker compatibility. This app offers a robust sample editor, iCloud support, and MIDI capabilities. It also allows exporting samples and pattern data to Korg hardware.

Highlights
  • Protracker module creation and editing
  • 8-track support
  • AudioCopy and Audiobus integration
  • Advanced sample editor
  • iCloud synchronization
  • MIDI in/out
  • Korg hardware sample export
Features
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VividTracker is an Amiga Protracker compatible music maker app. You can load, save, edit, and create new ProTracker modules. You can also export samples to Korg NTS-1 and Korg Volca Sample. VividTracker is also a companion app to the Commodore 64 Ultimate (C64U). You can mount the FTP-server and access the file system on the C64U. You can also upload and play mod-files, sid-files, crt-files, and prg-files directly from VividTracker. Disk images can be uploaded and mounted to either the A-drive or B-drive. Features: 1. Compatible with Protracker modules created on the Amiga, but with support for 8 tracks. 2. Supports AudioCopy: Import samples from other apps, export audio output to other apps. 3. Supports Audiobus: VividTracker can send audio to other apps like GarageBand and Cubasis through Audiobus. 4. Great sample editor, where you can easily set loop points, cut and paste samples, etc. 5. iCloud support. 6. AutoChord feature. 7. Cut, Copy and Paste rows, tracks or full patterns. 8. Load modules from other apps such as Mail or Safari. 9. Open modules in other apps from VividTracker. 10. MIDI in & out support. 11. Bluetooth keyboard support. 12. Send samples to Korg Volca Sample. 13. Send pattern data to Korg Volca Sample (this is the only app that can do this). 14. Export samples as Korg Logue user oscillators (this is the only app that can do this). 15. Ableton Link and Ableton Link Audio support.

About

Ruismaker FM

Design unique percussion sounds from scratch with a flexible synthesis engine. Create everything from traditional drums to unconventional effects. Offers a standalone Euclidean sequencer for pattern creation and export options.

Highlights
  • FM synthesis engine for percussion
  • Create custom drum sounds
  • Euclidean sequencer
  • AUv3 compatible
  • No samples used
  • MIDI CC controllable
Features
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Here comes the the crazy twin-sister of Ruismaker, designed for people who want to design their own percussion sounds from scratch. Ruismaker FM's simple, yet flexible synthesis engine lets you create anything from snaredrums, kickdrums and spacy toms to weird and unconventional percussive sounds and effects. Ruismaker FM is a unique drumsynth plugin (i.e. it does not use samples), which is coupled with a creative Euclidean sequencer when run in standalone mode. The plugin is fully AUv3 (Audio Unit) compatible: - Seamless integration with Garageband and other AU hosts - Audio Unit Instrument: making music on iOS doesn't get more convenient - Supports AUv3 Multi-Out in AUM and ApeMatrix - Each sound is modeled using authentic analog and FM algorithms; - Comes with dozens of unique customizable models - Does not use any samples; all sounds are synthesized in realtime, on the fly - Light on the CPU, so you can run lots of Ruismaker FMs simultaneously - Fully automatable parameters (requires host support) and MIDI CC controllable - Has its own preset manager The standalone sequencer is refreshingly different: - Program patterns using Euclidean algorithms - Powerful random feature and mutation probability settings per channel - Syncs with Ableton Link or MIDI Clock - Exports WAV and MIDI - Compatible with Audiobus 3 (including MIDI IN/OUT mode) - CoreMIDI In and Out - AU MIDI output for on-screen pads User manual available on Ruismaker.com

Screenshots

VividTracker2 screens
Ruismaker FM2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ruismaker FM at 5.0 against VividTracker's 4.5. Ruismaker FM also leads on price ($4.99 vs $5.99). VividTracker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On review sentiment, ratings volume, 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

VividTracker costs $5.99 and Ruismaker FM $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ruismaker FM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 54 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of VividTracker's written reviews are positive against 83% of Ruismaker FM's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VividTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, Ruismaker FM every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VividTracker versus Ruismaker FM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVividTrackerRuismaker FM
Price$5.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.5 (35 ratings)5.0 (54 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.7% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3554 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLars ForsbergBram Bos

Customer experience

VividTracker

All ratings35 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral5.7%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive87.7%
Neutral7.0%
Negative5.3%

Ruismaker FM

All ratings54 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%

In-app purchases

None

VividTracker

No in-app purchases

None

Ruismaker FM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VividTracker free?
VividTracker costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ruismaker FM free?
Ruismaker FM costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VividTracker or Ruismaker FM?
Ruismaker FM is rated higher. VividTracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Ruismaker FM averages 5.0 from 54 ratings.
Do VividTracker or Ruismaker FM have ads?
Neither VividTracker nor Ruismaker FM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VividTracker or Ruismaker FM?
VividTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ruismaker FM every 5 weeks. Most recently, VividTracker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Ruismaker FM on September 23, 2026.

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