Comparison

Ringtone Genius vs Lirro

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

Lirro

This music player connects to your self-hosted servers like Navidrome, Subsonic, or Plex. It offers a refined, native Apple experience with features like word-by-word synced lyrics, lossless audio, and customizable caching.

Highlights
  • Connects to self-hosted music servers
  • Word-by-word synced lyrics with translation
  • Supports lossless audio (ALAC, FLAC)
  • Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio support
  • Customizable caching options
  • Native Apple platform design
Features
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Lirro brings the music you host—and the music you love—into one beautifully native player. Fast, thoughtful, and effortless, it makes your private collection feel new again. All your music, one elegant home Connect Navidrome, Subsonic, Plex, or Audiobookshelf, then bring in your Apple Music library too. Browse albums, artists, playlists, songs, and audiobooks in one refined interface. Lyrics that move with the music Word-by-word synced lyrics light up exactly on cue, with bilingual translation beside the original. Lirro can find lyrics online or use the files on your server. Lossless, immersive sound Enjoy FLAC and ALAC, Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio, and AirPlay 2. The next track is cached ahead for seamless transitions, and Apple TV brings the experience to the biggest screen in the house. Rediscover what you already own Discover turns your library into weekly mixes, personal recommendations, and journeys through genre and mood—all generated from your own collection. Arrange For You cards in any order, then choose an ocean backdrop that moves with the song. Caching on your terms Choose how long Lirro keeps music and how much space it may use. Cached tracks remain ready when you are offline. Made for Apple platforms Built natively for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Every transition, scroll, and playback detail is tuned to feel natural. Free to explore. Pro to play. Lirro is free to download, connect, and browse. Playback and listening features—including lyrics, lossless audio, and offline caching—require Lirro Pro, available as an auto-renewing subscription or one-time lifetime purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lirro.apps.deploy.re/privacy/

Screenshots

Ringtone Genius4 screens
Lirro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lirro at 4.4 against Ringtone Genius's 3.5. Lirro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Lirro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lirro holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Ringtone Genius's written reviews are positive against 67% of Lirro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ringtone Genius ships an update monthly, Lirro every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ringtone Genius versus Lirro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRingtone GeniusLirro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)4.4 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDajiale金兰 林

Customer experience

Ringtone Genius

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

Lirro

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
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
3 purchases

Lirro

Subscriptions2
  • Lirro Pro — Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Lirro Pro — Yearly3 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lirro Pro — Lifetime$8.99

Questions

Is Ringtone Genius free?
Ringtone Genius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lirro free?
Lirro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ringtone Genius or Lirro?
Lirro is rated higher. Ringtone Genius averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Lirro averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Ringtone Genius or Lirro have ads?
Ringtone Genius shows ads; Lirro does not.
Which is updated more often, Ringtone Genius or Lirro?
Ringtone Genius ships an update monthly, and Lirro every 3 days. Most recently, Ringtone Genius was updated on October 19, 2026 and Lirro on October 14, 2026.

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