# Ringtones Maker vs Widgetsmith

The clearest difference is update cadence: Widgetsmith at fortnightly against Ringtones Maker's every 6 weeks. Widgetsmith also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Ringtones Maker's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ringtones Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Widgetsmith sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Ringtones Maker against 4.6 for Widgetsmith. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 405K and 772K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Ringtones Maker's written reviews are positive against 72% of Widgetsmith's.

Ringtones Maker ships an update every 6 weeks, Widgetsmith fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ringtones Maker | Widgetsmith |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (405K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringtones-maker-the-ring-app/id1358107315/reviews)** | [4.6 (772K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetsmith/id1523682319/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 405K | **772K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | **72.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | #32 |
| Size | 69 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [苏娟 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327776332) | [Cross Forward Consulting, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295660206) |

## What reviewers say

### Ringtones Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringtones-maker-the-ring-app/id1358107315)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Easily create custom ringtones for your iPhone using your own songs or audio. This free app allows you to import audio from various sources, clip it precisely, add fade effects, and set it as your ringtone or charging tone. It offers detailed tutorials and support for all iPhone models.

**Highlights:** Create ringtones from your songs, Extract audio from videos, Import audio from other apps, Upload audio from computer, Precise 0.1s clipping, Fade-in/fade-out effects, Set as charging tone

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 💡 Customizable ringtones
- 🤩 Awesome app
- 🥳 Fantastic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Confusing instructions
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 🤔 Needs more features

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't save ringtone properly
- Crashes or freezes
- Incompatible with older iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to set ringtone directly without Garage Band
- Support for more audio formats
- Option to remove ads


### Widgetsmith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetsmith/id1523682319)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Free · Productivity, #88 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Personalize your device with highly customizable widgets for your home and lock screens. Showcase photos, track events, display weather, and launch apps directly from your widgets. Includes a wallpaper library and tools for theming.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets, Home and lock screen personalization, Photo display, Event countdowns, Weather forecasts, App launching widgets, Theming tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widgetsmith Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Widgetsmith Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Widgetsmith Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Widgetsmith Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable widgets
- 💡 Allows for aesthetic home screen design
- 🤩 Great for organizing and personalizing
- 🥰 Helpful for improving phone appearance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets turning grey or not working
- 🤔 Inability to remove 'Widgetsmith' label
- 🤨 Limited customization options for free users
- 😕 Inconsistent widget behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets randomly turning grey or blank
- Calendar and time widgets not updating correctly
- App crashing or not opening
- Issues with photo widgets not displaying images

**Requested features**

- Ability to choose specific photos for widgets
- Option to adjust photo rotation interval
- Custom color selection tool
- Customizable widget labels
- Transparent widget backgrounds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ringtones Maker free?

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

### Is Widgetsmith free?

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

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

Ringtones Maker is rated higher. Ringtones Maker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 405K ratings, while Widgetsmith averages 4.6 from 772K ratings.

### Do Ringtones Maker or Widgetsmith have ads?

Both Ringtones Maker and Widgetsmith show ads.

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

Ringtones Maker ships an update every 6 weeks, and Widgetsmith fortnightly. Most recently, Ringtones Maker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Widgetsmith on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Ringtones Maker or Widgetsmith?

Ringtones Maker currently peaks at #29 in the App Store charts, and Widgetsmith at #32. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*