# Ringtones for iPhone vs Ringtone Maker Garage

The clearest difference is rating: Ringtone Maker Garage at 4.5 against Ringtones for iPhone's 4.0. Ringtone Maker Garage also leads on ratings volume (7K vs 474). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ringtones for iPhone sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Ringtone Maker Garage sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ringtone Maker Garage holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ringtone Maker Garage has 7K ratings behind it against 474, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Ringtones for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 37% of Ringtone Maker Garage's.

Ringtones for iPhone ships an update every 2 months, Ringtone Maker Garage monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ringtones for iPhone | Ringtone Maker Garage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (474 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringtones-for-iphone-ring-app/id449575219/reviews) | **[4.5 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringtone-maker-garage/id1537772169/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 474 | **7K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **36.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nico Schroeder](https://appshunter.io/developer/432790036) | [TwinBit Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027846612) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Ringtone Maker Garage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringtone-maker-garage/id1537772169)

Easily create personalized ringtones, alarm tones, and notification sounds for your iPhone using songs from your local library or audio extracted from videos. Explore a vast collection of music genres and categories to customize your device's alerts.

**Highlights:** Create ringtones from local iTunes files, Extract audio from videos, Record audio for ringtones, Trim and fade audio files, Install ringtones via GarageBand, Browse ringtones by genre, Set custom wallpapers

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ringtones for iPhone | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Ringtone Maker Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Ringtones for iPhone | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Ringtone Maker Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Ringtone Maker Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Ringtone Maker Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Ringtones for iPhone | $23.99 | per year |
| Ringtones for iPhone | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 🚀 Quick to create ringtones
- 💡 Variety of song choices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription to use full features
- 🔒 Tracks user activity without consent
- 🐛 Crashes when trying to create ringtones
- 🔌 Doesn't work without additional apps like GarageBand

**Reported bugs**

- Ringtone creation process is unreliable
- App crashes when trying to install ringtones
- Trimming function does not work as expected

**Requested features**

- Allow free use of custom ringtone creation
- Expand song library beyond just trending songs
- Improve stability and reduce crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ringtones for iPhone free?

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

### Is Ringtone Maker Garage free?

Ringtone Maker Garage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ringtones for iPhone or Ringtone Maker Garage?

Ringtone Maker Garage is rated higher. Ringtones for iPhone averages 4.0 out of 5 from 474 ratings, while Ringtone Maker Garage averages 4.5 from 7K ratings.

### Do Ringtones for iPhone or Ringtone Maker Garage have ads?

Both Ringtones for iPhone and Ringtone Maker Garage show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ringtones for iPhone or Ringtone Maker Garage?

Ringtones for iPhone ships an update every 2 months, and Ringtone Maker Garage monthly. Most recently, Ringtones for iPhone was updated on October 20, 2026 and Ringtone Maker Garage on October 27, 2026.

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