Comparison

Ringtone Editor Lite 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

Ringtone Editor Lite

Easily create custom ringtones and text tones from your music library. Offers precise control over duration and waveform editing for high-quality sound. Manage and preview your creations before setting them.

Highlights
  • Unlimited ringtone/text tone creation
  • High quality sound output
  • Precise duration control (0.1s)
  • Waveform editing with zoom
  • Playback during editing
  • Ringtone management
Features
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You can easily make unlimited ringtone and text tone from your iPod Music. ● REVIEW "Overall, this app is fun and easy to use, and works great with no glitches. It is reasonably priced and does not disappoint." - AppAdvice.com ● FEATURES - Unlimited Ringtone / Text Tone - High quality sound - 0.5~30 seconds duration - 0.1 seconds precision - Voice Recording (Full Version Only) - Volume Control System (Provide limited) - Real Waveform - Set the duration and position on the waveform - Waveform Zoom - Editing during a playback - Loop playback - Wide Editing Mode (Full Version Only) - Support Metadata (Album Artwork, Title, Artist) - Ringtone Manager (Preview, Delete) ● NOTE - To set ringtones, you have to sync your iPhone with iTunes. ● SUPPORT E-MAIL : support@sharpapp.com

About

Ringtone Maker

Create custom ringtones from your own audio or choose from a vast library. Share your unique creations with friends and assign special tones to loved ones. Easily find the perfect sound with categorized ringtones.

Highlights
  • Create custom ringtones
  • Record your own audio
  • Vast ringtone library
  • Categorized ringtones
  • Share ringtone creations
  • Assign special ringtones
Features
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Get a wide variety of ringtones for every occasion. -Stop paying for every ringtone you get, get a huge variety of ringtones by acquiring one single app. -Record your own audio and create your every own ringtone, the possibilities are endless. -Share your unique ringtone creations with your friends, and request ringtones back from them, create your very own communication method in the form or ringtones or assign a special ringtone to your loved ones and family. -Ringtones are divided into categories so you will always easily find what you are looking for. Don’t over think it and get a free trial right now, so you can check for yourself the amazing variety of ringtones that we have in store for you. »Ringtones subscriptions: »Prices: - 3 day free trial then $8.99 Monthly - 3 day free trial then $49.99 Yearly »Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase, Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase -Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can turn of the auto-renew subscription from iPhone setting. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal -Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication where applicable -Ringtones adds the features above and are available through an auto-renewing subscription. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of your current subscription, and you can cancel a subscription during the active period. You can manage your subscription at any time, either by viewing your account in iTunes from your Mac or PC, or Account Settings on your device after purchase -Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable »Disclaimer: All Ringtones users will be required to sign up for an auto-renewable In-App Purchase before you are able to access the app. Privacy Policy: https://dynamicappsgamesllc.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://dynamicappsgamesllc.wordpress.com/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Ringtone Editor Lite4 screens
Ringtone Maker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ringtone Maker at 4.2 against Ringtone Editor Lite's 3.0. Ringtone Maker also leads on ratings volume (3.4K vs 10) and review sentiment (56% vs 46%). Ringtone Editor Lite's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and 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

Both are free to download. Ringtone Editor Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ringtone Maker sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ringtone Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ringtone Maker has 3.4K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Ringtone Editor Lite's written reviews are positive against 56% of Ringtone Maker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ringtone Editor Lite ships an update every 2 months, Ringtone Maker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Ringtone Editor Lite versus Ringtone Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRingtone Editor LiteRingtone Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (10 ratings)4.2 (3.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.7% of reviews56.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings103.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSharpAppDynamic Apps & Games LLC

Customer experience

Ringtone Editor Lite

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive45.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative49.3%

Ringtone Maker

All ratings3,356 ratings
Positive78.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews219 reviews
Positive56.2%
Neutral10.5%
Negative33.3%

User reviews

Ringtone Editor Lite

From 10 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use (for some)
  • 🌟 Makes ringtones
  • 🎶 Select specific song parts
  • 💡 Fade in/out feature
  • 💰 Free to use (lite version)

Room to improve

  • 👎 Many features locked (lite version)
  • 😠 Requires upgrade for full functionality
  • 😩 Complicated to use (for many)
  • ❌ Cannot set ringtones directly
  • 🔄 Requires syncing with iTunes

Ringtone Maker

From 3.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Good selection of ringtones
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Variety of categories

Room to improve

  • 💰 Many features require payment
  • 🤖 Frequent prompts to rate the app
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported

Bugs and requests

Ringtone Editor Lite

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Crashes frequently
  • Cannot set ringtones
  • Ringtones not appearing in settings
  • Doesn't work with iOS 6
  • Doesn't work with new iTunes
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  • Ads show repeatedly (even after upgrade)
  • Cannot download pro version
  • Cannot open the app
  • Doesn't allow starting from a certain point
  • Doesn't work with iPhone 4S on iOS 6
  • Doesn't export
  • Doesn't work on iPod touch
  • Ringtones only work within the app
  • Not m4r format
  • Syncing issues

Requested features

9 requests
  • Allow direct setting of ringtones
  • Improve user-friendliness
  • Add ability to record own voice
  • Support for newer iOS/iTunes versions
  • Allow choosing ringtone length for message tones
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  • Add email option for sharing
  • More advanced editing features
  • Better labeling of controls
  • Built-in help/tutorial

Ringtone Maker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login/account issues
  • Ringtone download problems
  • Freezing and crashing

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free ringtone options
  • Ability to create custom ringtones
  • Improved compatibility with older devices

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ringtone Editor Lite

One-time1
  • Full Version Upgrade$2.99
8 purchases

Ringtone Maker

Subscriptions4
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$8.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time4
  • 10 Coins$1.99
  • 30 Coins$3.99
  • 50 Coins$5.99
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  • Unlock everything$19.99

Questions

Is Ringtone Editor Lite free?
Ringtone Editor Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ringtone Maker free?
Ringtone Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ringtone Editor Lite or Ringtone Maker?
Ringtone Maker is rated higher. Ringtone Editor Lite averages 3.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Ringtone Maker averages 4.2 from 3.4K ratings.
Do Ringtone Editor Lite or Ringtone Maker have ads?
Ringtone Maker shows ads; Ringtone Editor Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Ringtone Editor Lite or Ringtone Maker?
Ringtone Editor Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Ringtone Maker every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ringtone Editor Lite was updated on October 16, 2026 and Ringtone Maker on October 23, 2026.

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