# Ringtone Maker vs Ringtones

The clearest difference is monetization model: Ringtone Maker at free with in-app purchases against Ringtones's subscription. Ringtone Maker also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 34%). Ringtones's advantage is chart position (#62 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ringtone Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Ringtones sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Ringtone Maker against 4.4 for Ringtones. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39K and 42K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Ringtone Maker's written reviews are positive against 34% of Ringtones's.

Ringtone Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, Ringtones fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ringtone Maker | Ringtones |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringtone-maker-tuunes/id1177574580/reviews) | **[4.4 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringtones-for-iphone/id1470100930/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 39K | **42K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.6% of reviews** | 34.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#62** |
| Size | 134 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WhitePoint GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177574579) | [Ringtones LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796955842) |

## What reviewers say

### Ringtone Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringtone-maker-tuunes/id1177574580)

Create and download trending ringtones directly on your phone. Customize your alerts with a vast library of music and sounds, no computer needed. Join a community of enthusiasts and discover exclusive deals.

**Highlights:** No computer required, Trendsetting content (10k+ Ringtones), Ringtone maker, Intuitive user interface, Vibrant community, Exclusive deals, Universal compatibility

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iPhone Ringtones | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Create Custom Ringtones | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Create Custom Ringtones | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Create Custom Ringtones | $9.99 | per month |
| iPhone Ringtones | $12.99 | per year |
| Create Custom Ringtones | $49.99 | per year |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 9500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Variety of ringtone options
- 🕹️ Easy to use
- 💎 High-quality ringtones
- 🎶 Enjoyable listening experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Ringtones require payment
- 🔒 Limited free ringtone options
- 🔍 Difficulty finding desired ringtones
- 🤖 Confusing or buggy functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Ringtones not working as expected
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
- Compatibility problems with certain devices

**Requested features**

- More free ringtone options
- Easier way to set ringtones
- Improved search and browsing
- Better value for paid content


### Ringtones

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringtones-for-iphone/id1470100930)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Free · Music, #80 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Create custom ringtones from your music library or video sounds. Edit, cut, and set unique alert tones for your device. Access a vast library of sounds under public domain and Creative Commons licenses.

**Highlights:** Create and set custom ringtones, Make ringtones from local iPhone files, Convert video sounds to ringtones, Edit and cut audio for ringtones, Access public domain and Creative Commons sounds

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ringtones Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Ringtones Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Ringtones weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Ringtones Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Ringtones Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Ringtones Annually | $19.99 | per year |
| Ringtones Annually | $34.99 | per year |
| Ringtones Annually | $34.99 | per year |
| Ringtones Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Great music selection
- 🎨 Awesome themes and fonts
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Limited free content
- 🤖 AI-generated ringtones
- 🔍 Lack of popular music genres
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to use own music
- Ringtone installation issues
- Confusing multi-step process

**Requested features**

- More free ringtone options
- Support for importing own music
- Better search and discovery tools
- Easier subscription management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ringtone Maker free?

Ringtone Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ringtones free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ringtone Maker or Ringtones?

Ringtones is rated higher. Ringtone Maker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Ringtones averages 4.4 from 42K ratings.

### Do Ringtone Maker or Ringtones have ads?

Both Ringtone Maker and Ringtones show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ringtone Maker or Ringtones?

Ringtone Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ringtones fortnightly. Most recently, Ringtone Maker was updated on November 7, 2026 and Ringtones on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*