Comparison

AppKIS Sound Effects vs Audio Editor Ringtone Maker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AppKIS Sound Effects

Enhance live streams with a vast library of sound effects and background music. Customize buttons, set shortcuts, and manage audio seamlessly for a professional broadcast experience.

Highlights
  • 160+ sound effect buttons
  • Supports multiple audio formats
  • Play background music and sound effects simultaneously
  • Customizable shortcut keys
  • Replaceable sound effects on buttons
  • Batch adding of sound effects and music
  • Mini mode for display flexibility
Features
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AppKIS Sound Effects is a live sound effect assistant software. The software includes four categories: host, shouting, funny and game, with a total of 160 sound effect buttons. Supported audio formats: AAC, ADTS, AC3, AIF, AIFF, AIFC, AU, CAF, FLAC, MP3, MP4, M4A, M4R, MP2, SND, SD2, W64, WAV. Special Feature: 1. Support playing background music and playing sound effects at the same time; 2. Background music supports fade in and fade out; 3. Support setting shortcut keys; 4. Support the Talk function, press the space bar to lower the volume and restore the volume; 5. Support to replace the sound effect on each button; 6. Support batch adding sound effects, support drag and drop mode; 7. Support batch adding background music, support drag and drop mode; 8. Supports moving sound effects by dragging, cutting and pasting or cutting and swapping positions; 9. Support mini mode, which can be displayed in four positions: top, bottom, left and right. Privacy Policy: https://appkis.com/privacy-policy.aspx License Agreement: https://appkis.com/terms-of-use.aspx

About

Audio Editor Ringtone Maker

Easily edit and mix audio with professional tools. Create custom ringtones, adjust sound effects, and convert formats. Suitable for both beginners and experienced users.

Highlights
  • Splicing and mixing audio
  • Audio recording with ear feedback
  • Free audio cropping
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Balance and tone control
  • Reverb and distortion effects
  • Format conversion (MP3, WAV, etc.)
  • Multiple audio import options
Features
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Audio Editing is a simple and powerful audio editing tool that can easily complete professional audio editing work on iPhone and iPad. Whether you are a professional musician or a music novice, you can easily play with it. Functional features: 【 Splicing and Mixing 】: One click switching; Simultaneously supports free dragging, making it easy to play ringtones and music! 【Recording】: Supports ear feedback from wired earphones (Earphones) or wireless earphones (AirPods, Pro); 【 Crop 】: Quickly and freely crop audio, combining song editing and splicing into one, string your favorite songs together! 【 Transmission 】: 0.2 times to 4 times, freely control the pace 【Balance】: Supports setting left and right channels, audio enhancement effect 【Gradient】: 1 second to 5 seconds, fade in and fade out settings as desired 【Tone】: Upward, Downward, One Second Change to "Sound" Loli, Uncle 【Reverb】: Room, living room, church You can switch between various scenes 【Distortion】: electronic sound, echo, metal Experience a different audio experience 【 Delay 】: Supports a maximum delay of 2 seconds for special effects, allowing single players to sing together 【Equalizer】: Bass enhancement, vocal resonance There is also a custom equalizer with 10 frequency bands, making your audio clear with vocals, transparent with high notes, and dynamic with low notes 【Format Conversion】: Supports free conversion of audio formats such as mp3, m4a, m4r, wav, aiff, etc 【 Import Audio 】: Supports 6 ways to import audio: video extraction, WiFi, UTI, Apple music, files, and clipboard 【Auto Draft】: Automatically save drafts and re edit them more efficiently 【Revoke/Redo】: Supports unlimited undo and redo operations -Service Terms: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/2285cf8e-e25b-4dd3-8a01-240156b84b86 -Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/c460d0a8-0ce5-4b89-bffa-1cec36e903e3 If you like us, please leave your stars and comments on the app store. Your support is the driving force for our progress!

Screenshots

AppKIS Sound Effects4 screens
Audio Editor Ringtone Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AppKIS Sound Effects at none against Audio Editor Ringtone Maker's shown. AppKIS Sound Effects also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 18%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AppKIS Sound Effects sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Audio Editor Ringtone Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AppKIS Sound Effects ships an update every 2 months, Audio Editor Ringtone Maker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AppKIS Sound Effects versus Audio Editor Ringtone Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppKIS Sound EffectsAudio Editor Ringtone Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (105 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews — better17.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—105 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB224 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperZhongshan AppKIS Software Studio (Individually Owned Business)Foshan Fullstack Technology

Customer experience

AppKIS Sound Effects

Written reviews26 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral23.1%
Negative46.2%

Audio Editor Ringtone Maker

All ratings105 ratings
Positive78.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative18.1%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive17.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative79.4%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AppKIS Sound Effects

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$150.00
10 purchases

Audio Editor Ringtone Maker

Subscriptions8
  • 会员7 Days trial2 variants$1.997 Days
  • 周会员3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • 周会员7 Days trial$1.997 Days
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  • 月度会员3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 月度会员$2.991 Month
  • 年度会员$6.991 Year
  • 年度会员1 Month trial$14.991 Year
  • 年度会员3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • 单次购买$0.99
  • 永久会员$29.99

Questions

Is AppKIS Sound Effects free?
AppKIS Sound Effects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audio Editor Ringtone Maker free?
Audio Editor Ringtone Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AppKIS Sound Effects or Audio Editor Ringtone Maker have ads?
Audio Editor Ringtone Maker shows ads; AppKIS Sound Effects does not.
Which is updated more often, AppKIS Sound Effects or Audio Editor Ringtone Maker?
AppKIS Sound Effects ships an update every 2 months, and Audio Editor Ringtone Maker every 5 weeks. Most recently, AppKIS Sound Effects was updated on October 24, 2026 and Audio Editor Ringtone Maker on October 27, 2026.

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