# Ringtones vs Ringtone Maker

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 (62% vs 34%). Ringtones's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#75 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ringtones sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Ringtone Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ringtone Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42K and 24K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Ringtones's written reviews are positive against 62% of Ringtone Maker's.

Ringtones ships an update fortnightly, Ringtone Maker every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ringtones | Ringtone Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringtones-for-iphone/id1470100930/reviews) | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringtone-maker-extract-audio/id1525054507/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 24K |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | **62.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#75** | — |
| Size | 233 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ringtones LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796955842) | [俐 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896144174) |

## What reviewers say

### Ringtones

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

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Free · Music, #92 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 (13)**

| 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 Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Ringtones Annually | $19.99 | per year |
| Ringtones Annually | $29.99 | per year |
| Ringtones Annually | $34.99 | per year |
| Ringtones Annually | $34.99 | per year |
| Ringtones Annually | $39.99 | per year |
| Ringtones Annually | $49.99 | 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


### Ringtone Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringtone-maker-extract-audio/id1525054507)

Easily create personalized ringtones by extracting audio from videos or your own recordings. Trim music, convert formats, and set custom alerts for calls, messages, and alarms. Enjoy offline playback and share your creations.

**Highlights:** Extract audio from videos, Trim and cut music, Convert audio/video formats, Record custom sounds, Set custom alerts, Offline audio/video player

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual professional version | $3.99 | per year |
| Professional Version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Easy to use
- 🤩 Customizable ringtones
- 🎉 Free to use
- 🔥 Works great
- 👍 Helpful instructions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🤯 Confusing to set up
- 🤔 Requires additional apps
- 😒 Limited functionality in free version
- 🙄 Doesn't work as advertised

**Reported bugs**

- Ringtones not saving properly
- App crashes during use
- Incompatibility with certain iOS versions

**Requested features**

- More ringtone options
- Easier ringtone creation process
- Ability to export ringtones without additional apps
- Reduce ads in free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ringtones free?

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

### Is Ringtone Maker free?

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

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

Ringtone Maker is rated higher. Ringtones averages 4.4 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while Ringtone Maker averages 4.6 from 24K ratings.

### Do Ringtones or Ringtone Maker have ads?

Both Ringtones and Ringtone Maker show ads.

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

Ringtones ships an update fortnightly, and Ringtone Maker every 6 weeks. Most recently, Ringtones was updated on October 21, 2026 and Ringtone Maker on October 21, 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.*