# Tiny Guitar vs Ringtone Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tiny Guitar at 86% against Ringtone Maker's 14%. Tiny Guitar also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). Ringtone Maker's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Guitar sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Ringtone Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tiny Guitar holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Guitar has 957 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Tiny Guitar's written reviews are positive against 14% of Ringtone Maker's.

Tiny Guitar ships an update every 5 months, Ringtone Maker every 68 months. The most recent releases landed on July 28, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Guitar | Ringtone Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (957 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-guitar/id504720445/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringtone-maker-golden-ringle/id983927539/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **957** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **85.8% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 68 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 35 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SquarePoet, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/431782728) | [Nguyen Anh](https://appshunter.io/developer/882187560) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Guitar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-guitar/id504720445)

Learn to play guitar with an intuitive interface that lets you tap or strum anywhere to produce notes. Enjoy a vast library of popular songs and riffs suitable for all ages. It's a fun and educational tool for aspiring musicians.

**Highlights:** Tap or strum to play notes, Play over 200 famous tunes, Suitable for all ages, Learn guitar basics, Extensive song library

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Songs: Pro Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Song Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Song Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Song Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Song Pack 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Song Pack 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Song Pack 6 | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🎸 Helps learn guitar
- 😊 Fun and entertaining
- 🎨 Variety of songs
- 🤩 Awesome app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔍 Limited song selection
- 💰 Some songs locked behind paywall
- 🎼 Doesn't always sound like the actual song

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or won't open on newer devices
- Incorrect note display
- Issues with song playback and responsiveness

**Requested features**

- Add more free songs
- Update app to work with latest iOS versions
- Implement a free play mode with more customization
- Add more genres and popular songs


### Ringtone Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringtone-maker-golden-ringle/id983927539)

Create custom ringtones from your music library or by recording your own voice. Features a real waveform editor for precise adjustments. Offers unlimited ringtone possibilities for your device.

**Highlights:** Convert iTunes music to ringtones, Record custom ringtones with microphone, Real waveform editor, Extensive ringtone library, Unlimited ringtone possibilities

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ringtone Maker Premium Weeky | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Ringtone Maker Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Ringtone Maker Premium Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Guitar free?

Tiny Guitar 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, Tiny Guitar or Ringtone Maker?

Tiny Guitar is rated higher. Tiny Guitar averages 4.5 out of 5 from 957 ratings, while Ringtone Maker averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Tiny Guitar or Ringtone Maker have ads?

Ringtone Maker shows ads; Tiny Guitar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Guitar or Ringtone Maker?

Tiny Guitar ships an update every 5 months, and Ringtone Maker every 68 months. Most recently, Tiny Guitar was updated on July 28, 2026 and Ringtone Maker on September 12, 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.*