Comparison

GyroSynth vs Ringtone Genius

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

Head to head
About

GyroSynth

This app transforms your device into a gesture-controlled musical instrument. Use your device's gyroscope to manipulate sound parameters like pitch and volume, creating melodies and effects by moving your hand through the air. Explore various synthesizer types and built-in effects for a unique music creation experience.

Highlights
  • Gesture-driven sound manipulation
  • Multiple synthesizer types
  • Built-in effects (delay, boost)
  • Musical scales for easy playing
  • Recorder with overdub function
  • Experimental FM modulation
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GyroSynth is a gesture driven music synthesizer, which takes full adventage of the gyroscope. You can play and modulate the sound by moving your hand through the air - just like the legendary Theremin instrument. GyroSynth makes use of the gyroscope to measure true roll, pitch, and yaw and translates them to sound parameters like pitch, volume, modulation or filter cutoff. Thanks to phenomenal accuracy (2000 degrees), you can play melodies perfectly in tune. A finalist in 'Most Innovative App' category at the 2010 Best App Ever Awards (148apps). GyroSynth has been used in numerous live jams and performances (e.g., Mindex) FEATURES - Synthesizers: vocal (formant synthesizer), sine wave , square (PWM modulation), saw, granular sample player with recording function and R2D2 - experimental FM modulation - Effects: delay and boost - Several control modes - Included musical scales allow you to effortlessly play in several styles - Built-in recorder and player with overdub function "There isn’t too much more to say about GyroSynth other than wow!" AppSafari Enjoy the new experience!

About

Ringtone Genius

Easily create custom ringtones from your own audio files, videos, or recordings. Edit tracks with a visual timeline, add effects, and export them for your iPhone. Pro features unlock advanced editing and sound libraries.

Highlights
  • Import audio from files
  • Extract audio from videos
  • Record voice or sound
  • Visual timeline editing
  • Built-in sound effects library
  • Export ringtone-ready files
Features
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Make the ringtone you actually want, in a few minutes, on your iPhone alone. Pick a song, a video, a voice memo or a built-in effect, cut out the part you love, shape it until it sounds right, and export a file your iPhone can use. No computer, no cables, no account. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add your sound. Import from Files, pull the audio out of a video in Photos, record through the microphone, or choose a built-in effect. 2. Cut it down. Drag the ends of the clip on the timeline until you have the hook, then split, move, fade, or rebalance it. 3. Export. Save a ringtone-ready M4A, then follow the guided steps to finish setup with GarageBand. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Import audio files from Files. - Extract audio from videos selected from Photos. - Record voice or live sound with the microphone. - Edit on a visual timeline with trim, move, split, volume, fade, and speed controls. - Shape your sound with a 10-band graphic equalizer, including genre presets like Rock, Pop, Bass Boost, and Vocal. - Layer music, voice, and effects on separate tracks. - Browse built-in sound effects for notifications, alarms, transitions, game sounds, office cues, and ambient tones. - Export ringtone-ready M4A files, and a high-quality preview file with Pro. - Follow guided steps to finish ringtone setup with GarageBand on iPhone. - Organize exported ringtones by category. - Keep projects on your device, with iCloud workspace support when available. FREE AND PRO Free covers the whole core workflow on a single track: import, record, extract, trim, split, fade, export, and the setup guide. Ringtone Genius Pro adds layered tracks, speed control, the 10-band graphic equalizer, the built-in sound effects library, and high-quality export. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS - Pro Monthly: auto-renewing subscription, billed every month. - Pro Yearly: auto-renewing subscription, billed every 12 months. - Pro Lifetime: a single payment that never renews, and unlocks Pro permanently. Prices are shown in the app before you buy and vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. An auto-renewing subscription renews at the same price unless you turn renewal off at least 24 hours before the current period ends, and your account is charged for the renewal within 24 hours of the period ending. Manage or cancel a subscription at any time in your Apple ID account settings. If a free trial is offered, any unused part of it is forfeited when you buy a subscription. PRIVACY No account, no sign-in, no ads, and no third-party analytics. Your audio, videos, recordings, and projects stay on your device and in your own iCloud workspace. We never upload them. Some ringtone setup steps may require GarageBand or iOS system settings. You are responsible for making sure you have the rights to any audio or video content you import or use. Terms of Use: https://www.mzjpg.com/policy/ringtonegenius-terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.mzjpg.com/policy/ringtonegenius

Screenshots

GyroSynth3 screens
Ringtone Genius4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ringtone Genius at Free against GyroSynth's $4.99. Ringtone Genius also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). GyroSynth's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On device support 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

Ringtone Genius is free to download; GyroSynth costs $4.99 up front. Ringtone Genius sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. GyroSynth asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GyroSynth holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GyroSynth has 37 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of GyroSynth's written reviews are positive against 50% of Ringtone Genius's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GyroSynth ships an update every 12 months, Ringtone Genius monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
GyroSynth versus Ringtone Genius: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGyroSynthRingtone Genius
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (37 ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews73.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings37 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeepStreetDajiale

Customer experience

GyroSynth

All ratings37 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews352 reviews
Positive73.0%
Neutral8.8%
Negative18.2%

Ringtone Genius

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral37.5%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

GyroSynth

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • No sound no matter what I do
  • Crashed on startup on iOS 8
  • Crashes on launch since the iOS 8 update
  • Stopped working with iOS 8
  • Sampler doesn't work
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  • Doesn't work on iOS 8.1
  • Crashes as soon as I open it on iOS 8

Requested features

7 requests
  • Custom scales that can be saved
  • Wireless midi out
  • Ability to play iPod tracks in background
  • More synth modules, more/selectable FX, sample import, the ability to assign parameters beyond waveform modification to the gyroscopic planes
  • Recording and export feature
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  • Labels for the notes
  • More voices

Ringtone Genius

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

GyroSynth

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Ringtone Genius

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Membership (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Premium Membership (Yearly)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Membership Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is GyroSynth free?
GyroSynth costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ringtone Genius free?
Ringtone Genius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GyroSynth or Ringtone Genius?
GyroSynth is rated higher. GyroSynth averages 4.4 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Ringtone Genius averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do GyroSynth or Ringtone Genius have ads?
Ringtone Genius shows ads; GyroSynth does not.
Which is updated more often, GyroSynth or Ringtone Genius?
GyroSynth ships an update every 12 months, and Ringtone Genius monthly. Most recently, GyroSynth was updated on October 15, 2026 and Ringtone Genius on October 3, 2026.

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