Comparison

Audiobus Remote 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

Audiobus Remote

This app extends the functionality of a music production suite to a second screen, allowing for remote control of various music apps. It enables seamless switching between applications, loop management, pattern changes, and preset adjustments, all from a separate device or split-screen view.

Highlights
  • Second screen control
  • App switching
  • Loop recording
  • Pattern changes
  • Preset adjustments
  • Effect control
Features
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Audiobus Remote is a companion app for Audiobus which can either run on the same device or on a separate iPhone or iPad connected by Bluetooth. Audiobus Remote also supports Split View and Slide Over mode. Audiobus Remote transports your Audiobus-compatible music apps’ controls onto a second screen. Some of the things you can do with Audiobus Remote: - Switching between apps - Record or toggle individual loops in Loopy HD. - Move between patterns in Patterning - Change presets and adjust effect controls in Holderness Media’s effects apps including Johnny and Caramel or Moog's Animoog - Play a mini version of SoundPrism Link Edition Discover apps with Remote Triggers on our compatible apps directory at https://audiob.us/apps/capability/remote Running Audiobus Remote on a second device requires iPad 3, iPad Mini, iPhone 4s, iPod Touch 5th Generation and newer devices. Audiobus Remote. More space for play. What others are saying: "Once again the Audiobus team will change the way many of us make music on our iOS devices." - Tim Webb, discchord.com "Wow, it's amazing, brilliant job!" - Doug Woods, thesoundtestroom.com "AB Remote is a killer!" - Jakob Haq

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

Audiobus Remote3 screens
Ruismaker FM2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Audiobus Remote at free against Ruismaker FM's paid. Audiobus Remote also leads on iOS requirement (8.2 vs 11.0). Ruismaker FM's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Audiobus Remote costs $4.99 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 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 54 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 84% and 83% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audiobus Remote ships an update every 2 months, Ruismaker FM every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Audiobus Remote versus Ruismaker FM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudiobus RemoteRuismaker FM
Price$4.99$4.99
Rating4.6 (27 ratings)5.0 (54 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2754 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.2 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAudiobus Pty LtdBram Bos

Customer experience

Audiobus Remote

All ratings27 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative13.2%

Ruismaker FM

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

Bugs and requests

Audiobus Remote

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Bluetooth connection not working
  • App does not work at all
  • Does not work with Audiobus 3
  • Cannot connect between devices
  • App keeps crashing
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  • Won't swipe over when on Audiobus screen
  • Location data requested without notice

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to pick which apps to control
  • Customizable controls
  • Add MIDI features
  • Control volume bars of each app
  • Support for non-music apps like GoodReader
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  • Option to hide AB menu tab when remote is active

Ruismaker FM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Audiobus Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Ruismaker FM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Audiobus Remote free?
Audiobus Remote costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ruismaker FM free?
Ruismaker FM costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Audiobus Remote or Ruismaker FM?
Ruismaker FM is rated higher. Audiobus Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Ruismaker FM averages 5.0 from 54 ratings.
Do Audiobus Remote or Ruismaker FM have ads?
Neither Audiobus Remote nor Ruismaker FM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audiobus Remote or Ruismaker FM?
Audiobus Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Ruismaker FM every 5 weeks. Most recently, Audiobus Remote was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ruismaker FM on October 24, 2026.

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