Comparison

Ringtone Genius vs Ringtone Guru

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ringtone Genius

Easily create custom ringtones from your own audio files, videos, or recordings. Edit tracks with a visual timeline, add effects, and export them for your iPhone. Pro features unlock advanced editing and sound libraries.

Highlights
  • Import audio from files
  • Extract audio from videos
  • Record voice or sound
  • Visual timeline editing
  • Built-in sound effects library
  • Export ringtone-ready files
Features
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Make the ringtone you actually want, in a few minutes, on your iPhone alone. Pick a song, a video, a voice memo or a built-in effect, cut out the part you love, shape it until it sounds right, and export a file your iPhone can use. No computer, no cables, no account. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add your sound. Import from Files, pull the audio out of a video in Photos, record through the microphone, or choose a built-in effect. 2. Cut it down. Drag the ends of the clip on the timeline until you have the hook, then split, move, fade, or rebalance it. 3. Export. Save a ringtone-ready M4A, then follow the guided steps to finish setup with GarageBand. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Import audio files from Files. - Extract audio from videos selected from Photos. - Record voice or live sound with the microphone. - Edit on a visual timeline with trim, move, split, volume, fade, and speed controls. - Shape your sound with a 10-band graphic equalizer, including genre presets like Rock, Pop, Bass Boost, and Vocal. - Layer music, voice, and effects on separate tracks. - Browse built-in sound effects for notifications, alarms, transitions, game sounds, office cues, and ambient tones. - Export ringtone-ready M4A files, and a high-quality preview file with Pro. - Follow guided steps to finish ringtone setup with GarageBand on iPhone. - Organize exported ringtones by category. - Keep projects on your device, with iCloud workspace support when available. FREE AND PRO Free covers the whole core workflow on a single track: import, record, extract, trim, split, fade, export, and the setup guide. Ringtone Genius Pro adds layered tracks, speed control, the 10-band graphic equalizer, the built-in sound effects library, and high-quality export. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS - Pro Monthly: auto-renewing subscription, billed every month. - Pro Yearly: auto-renewing subscription, billed every 12 months. - Pro Lifetime: a single payment that never renews, and unlocks Pro permanently. Prices are shown in the app before you buy and vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. An auto-renewing subscription renews at the same price unless you turn renewal off at least 24 hours before the current period ends, and your account is charged for the renewal within 24 hours of the period ending. Manage or cancel a subscription at any time in your Apple ID account settings. If a free trial is offered, any unused part of it is forfeited when you buy a subscription. PRIVACY No account, no sign-in, no ads, and no third-party analytics. Your audio, videos, recordings, and projects stay on your device and in your own iCloud workspace. We never upload them. Some ringtone setup steps may require GarageBand or iOS system settings. You are responsible for making sure you have the rights to any audio or video content you import or use. Terms of Use: https://www.mzjpg.com/policy/ringtonegenius-terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.mzjpg.com/policy/ringtonegenius

About

Ringtone Guru

Easily create custom ringtones and animated GIFs directly on your phone. Transform images, videos, and screen recordings into unique animations without watermarks. Supports a wide range of formats for seamless editing.

Highlights
  • Create custom ringtones
  • Make animated GIFs
  • Edit videos and images
  • Screen recording to GIF
  • No watermark on GIFs
  • Supports multiple formats
Features
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Ringtone Guru helps you find, create and set ringtones right on your iPhone — no computer needed. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Powerful MP3 cutter — trim any part of a song with precise controls • Fade in / fade out for smooth, professional-sounding ringtones • Loop preview so you hear exactly how it will sound before you set it • Save your creations to My Ringtones and reuse them anytime • Simple step-by-step guide to set your ringtone — no iTunes, no computer HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a ringtone from the library, or import your own song 2. Trim, fade and preview until it sounds just right 3. Follow the quick guide to set it as your ringtone or text tone Whether you want a fresh ringtone in seconds or a custom cut from your favorite track, Ringtone Guru makes it fast and easy. Privacy Policy: https://techsmart.bio/ringtoneguru/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://techsmart.bio/ringtoneguru/terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

Ringtone Genius4 screens
Ringtone Guru3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ringtone Guru at 100% against Ringtone Genius's 50%. Ringtone Guru also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Ringtone Genius's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 Genius sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Ringtone Guru sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ringtone Guru holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Ringtone Genius's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ringtone Guru's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ringtone Genius ships an update monthly, Ringtone Guru every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ringtone Genius versus Ringtone Guru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRingtone GeniusRingtone Guru
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDajialeTechSmart LLC

Customer experience

Ringtone Genius

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral37.5%
Negative12.5%

Ringtone Guru

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Ringtone Genius

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Membership (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Premium Membership (Yearly)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Membership Lifetime$59.99
6 purchases

Ringtone Guru

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Monthly3 Days trial$12.991 Month
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  • Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Ringtone Genius free?
Ringtone Genius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ringtone Guru free?
Ringtone Guru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ringtone Genius or Ringtone Guru?
Ringtone Guru is rated higher. Ringtone Genius averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Ringtone Guru averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Ringtone Genius or Ringtone Guru have ads?
Both Ringtone Genius and Ringtone Guru show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ringtone Genius or Ringtone Guru?
Ringtone Genius ships an update monthly, and Ringtone Guru every 5 days. Most recently, Ringtone Genius was updated on October 3, 2026 and Ringtone Guru on September 24, 2026.

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