Comparison

Ringer vs Ringtone Maker

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

Head to head
About

Ringer

Create custom ringtones, text tones, and alert tones from your music library or recordings. Easily select precise audio segments with waveform visualization and advanced editing tools for a personalized sound experience.

Highlights
  • Create ringtones, text tones, and alert tones
  • Use unprotected songs from iTunes
  • Edit videos from photo library
  • Direct audio recording
  • Waveform visualization
  • Zoom for precise editing
  • Fade-in/out and gap support
Features
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Ringer is the premiere ringtone creation app on the app store. Make a personal ringtone from any unprotected song in your iTunes Library, video in your photo library, or direct recording. Ringer lets you easily make a ringtone from 2 to 40 seconds long. Features: - Fully iOS 12 compatible. - Makes ringtones, text tones, and alert tones. - See the actual waveform to help you find the right part of your song. - Zoom in and out to help you choose the start and end of your ringtone with sub-second accuracy. - Support for fade-in, fade-out and ringtone gap. - Song navigator lets you jump to any part of the song instantly. - Auto volume support makes sure that quiet parts of a song can still be used as a ringtone. - Landscape mode to provide a larger view on your music. Note: - Songs that are protected by DRM cannot be used. - No app can install ringtones on the phone. Ringtones must be imported into iTunes and synced to the phone before they can be used.

About

Ringtone Maker

Create and download trending ringtones directly on your phone. Customize your alerts with a vast library of music and sounds, no computer needed. Join a community of enthusiasts and discover exclusive deals.

Highlights
  • No computer required
  • Trendsetting content (10k+ Ringtones)
  • Ringtone maker
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Vibrant community
  • Exclusive deals
  • Universal compatibility
Features
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Create custom ringtones directly on your iPhone — no computer, cables, or complicated setup needed. With Tuunes, you can import sounds from your music library, videos, files, or recordings, trim the best part, and use it as a ringtone, text tone, or alarm sound. You also get a large catalog of popular, legendary, and daily updated sounds. WHY TUUNES? ■ Custom ringtones in seconds Import your sound, cut the right moment, and turn it into a personal ringtone. ■ Import from many sources Use music, videos, screen recordings, files, or your own recordings directly on iPhone. ■ No computer needed Tuunes guides you step by step. Everything works on your device. ■ 10,000+ tones and sounds Discover ringtones, text tones, alarm sounds, and alerts for every style. ■ Top 100 and trends Find popular sounds, daily highlights, and new Tuunes people are using now. ■ Preview, save, set Listen first, save favorites, and use them as your ringtone. ■ Simple editor Trim sounds quickly and intuitively to the exact moment you want. Tuunes makes your iPhone sound like you. Create your own tone or discover ready-made sounds from the Tuunes catalog. SUBSCRIPTIONS & PURCHASES Tuunes can be used for free. Some content and features may be available as in-app purchases or optional subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions can be managed or canceled in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://tuunes.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://tuunes.app/terms Questions or feedback? Contact service@tuunes.co.

Screenshots

Ringer4 screens
Ringtone Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ringtone Maker at Free against Ringer's $1.99. Ringtone Maker also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). Ringer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). 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 Maker is free to download; Ringer costs $1.99 up front. Ringtone Maker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Ringer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ringtone Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ringtone Maker has 39K ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of Ringer's written reviews are positive against 61% of Ringtone Maker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ringer ships an update every 6 months, Ringtone Maker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Ringer versus Ringtone Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRingerRingtone Maker
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (67 ratings)4.4 (39K ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.0% of reviews — better60.6% of reviews
Number of ratings6739K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB134 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPixel Research Labs, Inc.WhitePoint GmbH

Customer experience

Ringer

All ratings67 ratings
Positive73.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative22.4%
Written reviews246 reviews
Positive89.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative8.9%

Ringtone Maker

All ratings39,052 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral6.0%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews2,083 reviews
Positive60.6%
Neutral9.7%
Negative29.7%

User reviews

Ringer

From 67 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Customizable ringtones
  • 🎶 Wide selection of songs
  • 💡 Innovative features
  • ⚡️ Fast and efficient

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • 🔌 Requires computer connection to install ringtones
  • ⚠️ Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 💰 Expensive compared to free alternatives

Ringtone Maker

From 39K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Variety of ringtone options
  • 🕹️ Easy to use
  • 💎 High-quality ringtones
  • 🎶 Enjoyable listening experience

Room to improve

  • 💰 Ringtones require payment
  • 🔒 Limited free ringtone options
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding desired ringtones
  • 🤖 Confusing or buggy functionality

Bugs and requests

Ringer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Songs not recognized in library
  • Ringtones not appearing on device
  • Exporting issues with certain file formats

Requested features

4 requests
  • Direct ringtone installation without computer
  • Support for text message tones
  • Improved waveform editing tools
  • Ability to create ringtones from any audio source

Ringtone Maker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ringtones not working as expected
  • Subscription issues and unexpected charges
  • Compatibility problems with certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free ringtone options
  • Easier way to set ringtones
  • Improved search and browsing
  • Better value for paid content

In-app purchases

None

Ringer

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Ringtone Maker

Subscriptions6
  • iPhone Ringtones$2.997 Days
  • Create Custom Ringtones7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Create Custom Ringtones7 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Create Custom Ringtones1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • iPhone Ringtones3 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Create Custom Ringtones1 Year trial$49.991 Year
One-time5
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • 1500 Coins$1.99
  • 4500 Coins$4.99
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  • 9500 Coins$9.99
  • 22000 Coins$19.99

Questions

Is Ringer free?
Ringer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ringtone Maker free?
Ringtone Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ringer or Ringtone Maker?
Ringtone Maker is rated higher. Ringer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Ringtone Maker averages 4.4 from 39K ratings.
Do Ringer or Ringtone Maker have ads?
Ringtone Maker shows ads; Ringer does not.
Which is updated more often, Ringer or Ringtone Maker?
Ringer ships an update every 6 months, and Ringtone Maker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ringer was updated on September 28, 2026 and Ringtone Maker on September 30, 2026.

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