GyroSynth vs Ringtone Genius
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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!
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.
- Import audio from files
- Extract audio from videos
- Record voice or sound
- Visual timeline editing
- Built-in sound effects library
- Export ringtone-ready files
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
GyroSynth ships an update every 12 months, Ringtone Genius monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GyroSynth | Ringtone Genius |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (37 ratings) — better | 3.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 37 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BeepStreet | Dajiale |
Customer experience
GyroSynth
Ringtone Genius
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
GyroSynth
No in-app purchases
Ringtone Genius
- Premium Membership (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- Premium Membership (Yearly)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Premium Membership Lifetime$59.99
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