# HaloVPN vs Ringtone Maker 17

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HaloVPN at 74% against Ringtone Maker 17's 0%. HaloVPN also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Ringtone Maker 17's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HaloVPN sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Ringtone Maker 17 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HaloVPN holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HaloVPN has 16K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of HaloVPN's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ringtone Maker 17's.

HaloVPN ships an update every 4 days, Ringtone Maker 17 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HaloVPN | Ringtone Maker 17 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halovpn-fast-secure-vpn-proxy/id1495112322/reviews)** | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringtone-maker-17/id1600895331/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 55 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Halo Online Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495112321) | [Shreyaskumar Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599209768) |

## What reviewers say

### HaloVPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halovpn-fast-secure-vpn-proxy/id1495112322)

This app provides a fast and secure VPN connection to protect your online privacy and ensure safe browsing, especially on public Wi-Fi. It offers a simple one-tap connection and allows you to hide your IP address for a more private internet experience.

**Highlights:** Fast VPN connection, Secure browsing on public Wi-Fi, Private internet access, One-tap connect, Smart Connect, Server location selection, Kill Switch (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| 6 Months Plan | $27.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 Months Plan | $47.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Subscription | $47.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and stable connection
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 💰 Free and affordable
- 🌍 Wide range of server locations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of advanced features
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🔌 Disconnection issues
- 🇨🇳 Doesn't work in certain regions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or fails to launch
- Connectivity problems
- Incorrect location detection

**Requested features**

- More server locations
- Ability to bypass content restrictions
- Improved stability and reliability
- Better customer support


### Ringtone Maker 17

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringtone-maker-17/id1600895331)

Easily create custom ringtones from your music or videos. Extract audio, trim clips, adjust pitch and volume, and add fade effects. Access a library of popular ringtones or record your own.

**Highlights:** Create custom ringtones, Extract audio from video, Trim and cut audio, Adjust pitch and volume, Fade in/out effects, Record custom tones, Browse popular ringtones

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Life Time Premium Access | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HaloVPN free?

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

### Is Ringtone Maker 17 free?

Ringtone Maker 17 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HaloVPN or Ringtone Maker 17?

HaloVPN is rated higher. HaloVPN averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Ringtone Maker 17 averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do HaloVPN or Ringtone Maker 17 have ads?

HaloVPN shows ads; Ringtone Maker 17 does not.

### Which is updated more often, HaloVPN or Ringtone Maker 17?

HaloVPN ships an update every 4 days, and Ringtone Maker 17 every 3 weeks. Most recently, HaloVPN was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ringtone Maker 17 on October 24, 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.*