Comparison

Ringtone Maker vs Custom Ringtone Maker App

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

Head to head
About

Ringtone Maker

Create custom ringtones from your iPod music or voice recordings. This free tool offers waveform editing and sound management, with options for Wi-Fi transfer and iTunes file sharing.

Highlights
  • Create ringtones from iPod music
  • Voice recording support
  • Wi-Fi transfer for sounds
  • iTunes file sharing
  • Waveform editing
  • Sound manager
Features
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Ringtone Maker turns a sound you already have into a ringtone, alarm or alert tone for your iPhone. It is free, there is no subscription, and there is nothing to buy. Start from a song in Files, pull the audio out of a video in your Photos library, record your own voice, or pick one of the built-in sound effects. Trim it to the part you actually want, split it, fade it, adjust the volume and speed, then export a ringtone-ready file and follow the guided steps to set it on your iPhone. WHERE YOUR SOUND COMES FROM - Import audio from Files: songs, voice memos, anything your iPhone can play. - Extract the audio from any video in your Photos library. - Record your own voice or live sound with the microphone. - Choose from a built-in sound effects library covering notifications, alarms, transitions, game and sci-fi sounds, office cues, percussion, nature and ambient tones, and more. - Keep imports in Materials and reuse them across projects. EDIT ON A VISUAL TIMELINE - Trim to the exact section you want, against a waveform you can see. - Split a clip at the playhead and delete what you do not need. - Fade in and fade out. - Adjust volume and playback speed, from 0.5x to 2x. - Snap to the timeline, loop the preview, and undo or redo anything. SET IT ON YOUR IPHONE iOS does not let a third-party app set your ringtone in one tap, so Ringtone Maker walks you through whichever route fits you: - Open in GarageBand. The app builds the GarageBand project for you. - Use as Ringtone from the iOS share sheet, on iOS 26 and later. - Sync from your Mac with Finder. STAY ORGANIZED - Every export is kept in the app, searchable, and filed under Ringtones, Alarm or a category you create yourself. - Projects and audio stay on your device. Your recordings and imports are never uploaded. FREE, SUPPORTED BY ADS Ringtone Maker is free to use. A short ad covers each export, and your ringtone is saved as soon as it finishes. Every editing feature is available to everyone: nothing is locked behind a purchase. Some setup steps need GarageBand or the iOS Settings app. You are responsible for holding the rights to any audio or video you import. Support: https://www.mzjpg.com/products/ringtonemaker Privacy Policy: https://www.mzjpg.com/policy/ringtonemaker Terms of Use: https://www.mzjpg.com/policy/ringtonemaker-terms-of-use

About

Custom Ringtone Maker App

Easily create personalized ringtones from your own audio and video files. Trim clips, add fade effects, and manage your creations with intuitive editing tools. Set them up on your device with simple, built-in guidance.

Highlights
  • Import audio and video
  • Precise audio editing
  • Waveform visualization
  • Trim up to 30 seconds
  • Fade in/out effects
  • Save and manage ringtones
  • Easy setup guidance
Features
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Custom Ringtone Maker App lets you create custom ringtones from your own audio and videos in just a few taps. IMPORT YOUR CONTENT Bring in files from your device, including audio and videos. Work with sound from both audio files and video files and start editing right away. PRECISE AUDIO EDITING • Waveform visualization for accurate control • Select and trim up to 30 seconds • Smooth fade in and fade out effects • Play, pause, and fine tune your clip • Undo or reset changes anytime SAVE AND MANAGE Keep all your ringtones organized in one place. Preview, rename, delete, or share them whenever you want. EASY RINGTONE SETUP Follow clear instructions to set your ringtone based on your iOS version. Complete the process smoothly with built in guidance. FLEXIBLE USAGE Save ringtones without setting them immediately and come back anytime to install them later. FREE VERSION Create up to 3 ringtones at no cost. PREMIUM ACCESS Create unlimited ringtones with no restrictions. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UqS3I2du1BFU6VsiGP9PRfM9G8_gD8toh6_Z5OgEals/edit?usp=sharing Terms & Conditions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r2TGqINg-5hd2PbDpmBK3gblE8nigUpfiv-fiblTIzU/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Ringtone Maker4 screens
Custom Ringtone Maker App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Custom Ringtone Maker App at none against Ringtone Maker's shown. Custom Ringtone Maker App also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Custom Ringtone Maker App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ringtone Maker ships an update every 3 months, Custom Ringtone Maker App daily. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ringtone Maker versus Custom Ringtone Maker App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRingtone MakerCustom Ringtone Maker App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDajialeRIPPLE LINKS ( PRIVATE ) LIMITED

Customer experience

Ringtone Maker

Written reviews26 reviews
Positive65.4%
Neutral11.5%
Negative23.1%

Custom Ringtone Maker App

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ringtone Maker

One-time1
  • Remove Ad$0.99
3 purchases

Custom Ringtone Maker App

Subscriptions2
  • Ringtone Maker Premium$5.997 Days
  • Custom Ringtone Maker Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
One-time1
  • Custom Ringtone Maker Lifetime$119.99

Questions

Is Ringtone Maker free?
Ringtone Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Custom Ringtone Maker App free?
Custom Ringtone Maker App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ringtone Maker or Custom Ringtone Maker App have ads?
Ringtone Maker shows ads; Custom Ringtone Maker App does not.
Which is updated more often, Ringtone Maker or Custom Ringtone Maker App?
Ringtone Maker ships an update every 3 months, and Custom Ringtone Maker App daily. Most recently, Ringtone Maker was updated on September 22, 2026 and Custom Ringtone Maker App on September 30, 2026.

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