Comparison

Laplace vs Ripplemaker

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

Head to head
About

Laplace

This app is a physical modeling synthesizer that allows users to create a wide range of sounds, from strings and pipes to metallic textures. It provides tools for detailed sound shaping and is compatible with AUv3 environments.

Highlights
  • AUv3-compatible synthesizer
  • Physical modeling sound engine
  • Bowed string emulation
  • Plucked string emulation
  • Blown pipe emulation
  • Metallic texture generation
  • Detailed sound shaping tools
Features
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Laplace is an AUv3-compatible physical modeling synthesizer designed for those who revel in sound creation. Whether you’re crafting the nuanced tones of bowed strings, the vibrant attack of plucked strings, the breathy resonance of blown pipes, or rich metallic textures, Laplace offers the tools to shape your sound with clarity and depth. For more detailed information about the product, please visit the website. The website offers detailed product descriptions, manuals and videos, as well as important notices. https://icegear.net/

About

Ripplemaker

Explore sound with a West Coast-style modular synthesizer. This app offers a versatile playground for creating evolving drones and morphing basslines, with or without patching cables. It also includes a standalone sequencer with advanced pattern generation and mutation features.

Highlights
  • West Coast-style modular synthesis
  • Prewired monosynth functionality
  • Virtual patch cables for experimentation
  • Standalone sequencer with random pattern generation
  • Realtime probability-based mutation engine
  • AUv3 plugin support
  • Ableton Link and MIDI Clock Sync
Features
Currently charting
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Ripplemaker: a West Coast Flavored (Semi-)Modular Synth The freedom and versatility of a modular synth in a stylish mobile package. In typical West Coast fashion the available modules, such as complex oscillator, lowpass gate, FM, mathematical utilities and slope generator, are designed for exploration and experimentation. The virtual patch cables will let you take your sound wherever you want to take it, from morphing basslines to evolving generative drones. A modular playground Even if you’re not familiar with modulars, wavefolders or control voltage you can dive right in, because all modules are prewired; offering a powerful monosynth without using a single cable. Then whip out the virtual cables and start patching. Ripplemaker is designed for fun - big enough to lose yourself into, yet intuitive enough to not get lost. Standalone sequencer goodness Sometimes you want to get away from your DAW and just play. That’s why Ripplemaker, beside being an AU plugin, also comes with a standalone sequencer app that helps you get creative. It has a random pattern generator with scale locks, a realtime probability-based mutation engine and it syncs with your other apps and hardware via Ableton Link or MIDI Clock. Download the user manual on www.ruismaker.com Connectivity beyond cables: obviously in a modular synth it’s all about cables. But Ripplemaker takes connectivity to the another level: - AUv3 (Audio Unit Plugin) Extension for use in iOS DAWs - Universal design (works on iPad 4+, iPhone 5S+, iPod Touch 6G+) - CoreMIDI, Virtual MIDI, Bluetooth MIDI, - Audiobus 3, including AB3 MIDI IN+OUT and State Saving - Ableton Link - MIDI Clock Sync - WAV export, MIDI file export, AU preset export

Screenshots

Laplace4 screens
Ripplemaker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ripplemaker at every 2 weeks against Laplace's every 6 weeks. Ripplemaker also leads on chart position (#173 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

Laplace costs $8.00 and Ripplemaker $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Laplace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 95 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 90% and 91% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Laplace ships an update every 6 weeks, Ripplemaker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Laplace versus Ripplemaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaplaceRipplemaker
Price$8.00 — better$8.99
Rating5.0 (36 ratings) — better4.8 (95 ratings)
Positive reviews89.8% of reviews90.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3695 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#173 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopericeWorks, Inc.Bram Bos

Customer experience

Laplace

All ratings36 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive89.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative6.1%

Ripplemaker

All ratings95 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative7.4%

In-app purchases

None

Laplace

No in-app purchases

None

Ripplemaker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Laplace free?
Laplace costs $8.00, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ripplemaker free?
Ripplemaker costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Laplace or Ripplemaker?
Laplace is rated higher. Laplace averages 5.0 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Ripplemaker averages 4.8 from 95 ratings.
Do Laplace or Ripplemaker have ads?
Neither Laplace nor Ripplemaker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Laplace or Ripplemaker?
Laplace ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ripplemaker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Laplace was updated on October 21, 2026 and Ripplemaker on October 29, 2026.

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