# Notification Sounds Ringtones vs Notification Note

Notification Sounds Ringtones and Notification Note both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Notification Note's written reviews are positive against 35% of Notification Sounds Ringtones's. Notification Note also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 months). Notification Sounds Ringtones's advantage is ratings volume (611 vs 31). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notification Sounds Ringtones sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Notification Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Notification Sounds Ringtones against 4.5 for Notification Note. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notification Sounds Ringtones has 611 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Notification Sounds Ringtones's written reviews are positive against 77% of Notification Note's.

Notification Sounds Ringtones ships an update every 11 months, Notification Note every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notification Sounds Ringtones | Notification Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (611 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notification-sounds-ringtones/id1065567365/reviews)** | [4.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notification-note/id1668807728/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **611** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 35.1% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reticode](https://appshunter.io/developer/980935644) | [Toshiki Takahashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569531540) |

## What reviewers say

### Notification Sounds Ringtones

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notification-sounds-ringtones/id1065567365)

Discover and set a vast collection of free ringtones and notification sounds for your smartphone. Easily customize alerts for calls, messages, alarms, and specific contacts with categorized, high-quality audio.

**Highlights:** Set default ringtones, Custom notification sounds, Alarm sound customization, Specific contact tones, Categorized sound library, Bookmark favorite sounds, Constant updates with new sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Premium Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Diverse library of notification sounds and ringtones
- 😂 Funny and entertaining sound collection
- 👍 Easy to use interface with good tutorial
- 💰 Free app with optional premium features
- 🎸 Quality sounds in specific categories (e.g., Musical instruments)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive pop-up ads that interrupt user experience
- 🔊 Poor audio quality - sounds recorded poorly
- 💸 Misleading premium content behind paywall
- 🚫 App frequently crashes or becomes unresponsive
- ❌ Limited sound selection despite large claims

**Reported bugs**

- Category selection triggers constant ad loops
- App freezes when switching between categories
- Sound preview functionality not working
- Only 'funny' category accessible, others broken
- Ads prevent any app functionality for extended periods

**Requested features**

- Professional/business-appropriate notification sounds
- Search functionality for finding specific sounds
- Ability to preview sounds without ads
- Direct download to phone without computer requirement
- Better sound quality and recording standards


### Notification Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notification-note/id1668807728)

Create and manage notes directly on your lock screen. This utility app allows you to set up custom notifications that act as reminders or quick memos, accessible without unlocking your device. Stay organized and informed at a glance.

**Highlights:** Create lock screen notes, Manage notification memos, Quick access without unlocking, Customizable notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Add a Note Shortcut | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notification Sounds Ringtones free?

Notification Sounds Ringtones is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Notification Note free?

Notification Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Notification Sounds Ringtones or Notification Note?

Notification Sounds Ringtones is rated higher. Notification Sounds Ringtones averages 4.5 out of 5 from 611 ratings, while Notification Note averages 4.5 from 31 ratings.

### Do Notification Sounds Ringtones or Notification Note have ads?

Both Notification Sounds Ringtones and Notification Note show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notification Sounds Ringtones or Notification Note?

Notification Sounds Ringtones ships an update every 11 months, and Notification Note every 2 days. Most recently, Notification Sounds Ringtones was updated on October 20, 2026 and Notification Note on October 4, 2026.

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