# Ringtone Editor Lite vs Ringtone Maker

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ringtone Editor Lite | Ringtone Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringtone-editor-lite/id447444315/reviews) | **[4.2 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringtone-maker-mp3-converter/id1404293477/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **3.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 45.7% of reviews | **56.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 26 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SharpApp](https://appshunter.io/developer/377755013) | [Dynamic Apps & Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1306571434) |

## What reviewers say

### Ringtone Editor Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringtone-editor-lite/id447444315)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Cannot set ringtones
- Ringtones not appearing in settings
- Doesn't work with iOS 6
- Doesn't work with new iTunes

**Requested features**

- 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


### Ringtone Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringtone-maker-mp3-converter/id1404293477)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| 10 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock everything | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Login/account issues
- Ringtone download problems
- Freezing and crashing

**Requested features**

- More free ringtone options
- Ability to create custom ringtones
- Improved compatibility with older devices


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*