# Ringtone Editor Lite vs Ringtones for iPhone

The clearest difference is rating: Ringtones for iPhone at 4.0 against Ringtone Editor Lite's 3.0. Ringtones for iPhone also leads on ratings volume (474 vs 10). Ringtone Editor Lite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (46% vs 33%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ringtone Editor Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ringtones for iPhone sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ringtones for iPhone holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ringtones for iPhone has 474 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Ringtone Editor Lite's written reviews are positive against 33% of Ringtones for iPhone's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ringtone Editor Lite | Ringtones for iPhone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringtone-editor-lite/id447444315/reviews) | **[4.0 (474 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringtones-for-iphone-ring-app/id449575219/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **474** |
| Positive reviews | **45.7% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SharpApp](https://appshunter.io/developer/377755013) | [Nico Schroeder](https://appshunter.io/developer/432790036) |

## 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


### Ringtones for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringtones-for-iphone-ring-app/id449575219)

Create custom ringtones from your favorite songs or audio recordings. This app offers a wide selection of high-quality ringtones and a user-friendly maker that allows you to cut and edit audio without a computer. Enjoy free updates and no follow-up costs for basic features.

**Highlights:** Custom ringtone maker, Edit songs from media library, Install without a computer, High-quality ringtones, Free ringtone updates, Notification sounds, Animal sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| One Year Premium | $6.99 | per year |
| Ringtones: One Week Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade to full version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique ringtones available
- 👍 Loud and upbeat tones
- 👍 Good for finding alternatives to default tones

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Bad ringtones
- 👎 Not what expected
- 👎 Complicated to download
- 👎 Ads every 15 seconds
- 👎 Freezing on opening page

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on opening page
- Site does not respond for downloads
- Doesn't work with new iTunes
- Ringtones not found after download

**Requested features**

- Easier download process
- More variety in ringtones
- Full version should be free


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ringtone Editor Lite free?

Ringtone Editor Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ringtones for iPhone free?

Ringtones for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ringtone Editor Lite or Ringtones for iPhone?

Ringtones for iPhone is rated higher. Ringtone Editor Lite averages 3.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Ringtones for iPhone averages 4.0 from 474 ratings.

### Do Ringtone Editor Lite or Ringtones for iPhone have ads?

Ringtones for iPhone shows ads; Ringtone Editor Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ringtone Editor Lite or Ringtones for iPhone?

Ringtone Editor Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Ringtones for iPhone every 2 months. Most recently, Ringtone Editor Lite was updated on October 16, 2026 and Ringtones for iPhone on October 20, 2026.

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