# Ringtone Maker vs Alterna.live

The clearest difference is rating: Alterna.live at 5.0 against Ringtone Maker's 4.2. Alterna.live also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). Ringtone Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 32 months) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ringtone Maker sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Alterna.live asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alterna.live holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ringtone Maker has 3.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ringtone Maker ships an update every 5 weeks, Alterna.live every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ringtone Maker | Alterna.live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringtone-maker-mp3-converter/id1404293477/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alternalive/id1565956664/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 56.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 32 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 190 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dynamic Apps & Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1306571434) | [Jorge Ferrufino Duran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474415582) |

## What reviewers say

### Ringtone Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringtone-maker-mp3-converter/id1404293477)

Create custom ringtones from your own audio or choose from a vast library. Share your unique creations with friends and assign special tones to loved ones. Easily find the perfect sound with categorized ringtones.

**Highlights:** Create custom ringtones, Record your own audio, Vast ringtone library, Categorized ringtones, Share ringtone creations, Assign special ringtones

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| 10 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock everything | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good selection of ringtones
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Variety of categories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features require payment
- 🤖 Frequent prompts to rate the app
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported

**Reported bugs**

- Login/account issues
- Ringtone download problems
- Freezing and crashing

**Requested features**

- More free ringtone options
- Ability to create custom ringtones
- Improved compatibility with older devices


### Alterna.live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alternalive/id1565956664)

This app offers a platform for transparent communication and diverse perspectives, featuring disruptive radio and specialized podcasts. It aims to build a community focused on justice, equality, and innovative ideas, providing a space for students, entrepreneurs, and various social causes.

**Highlights:** Disruptive radio broadcasts, Specialized podcasts, Transparent communication, Community building, Support for diverse topics, Narratives, stories, and experiences

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ringtone Maker free?

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

### Is Alterna.live free?

Alterna.live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ringtone Maker or Alterna.live?

Alterna.live is rated higher. Ringtone Maker averages 4.2 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Alterna.live averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ringtone Maker or Alterna.live have ads?

Ringtone Maker shows ads; Alterna.live does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ringtone Maker or Alterna.live?

Ringtone Maker ships an update every 5 weeks, and Alterna.live every 32 months. Most recently, Ringtone Maker was updated on October 25, 2026 and Alterna.live on October 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.*