Comparison

Ringtones vs Ringtone Maker

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

Head to head
About

Ringtones

Create, personalize, and download unlimited ringtones, message tones, and alert tones for your device. Easily craft custom sounds from your favorite songs with various effects and filters. Explore a vast catalog of themed ringtones or make your own.

Highlights
  • Unlimited ringtones, message tones, and alert tones
  • Create custom ringtones from songs
  • Add sound effects and filters
  • New audio export formats (m4r, wav, mp3)
  • Extensive catalog of themed ringtones
  • Search and download ringtones
Features
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The best ringtones for your iPhone, free and with NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. 1,800+ ringtones, text tones and alarm sounds, plus everything you need to make your own in seconds. Pick one, listen, and set it as your ringtone in one tap. RINGTONES FOR EVERY TASTE • 1,800+ sounds in 12 categories: music, movies & effects, animals, Christmas, horror, tech, sports, vehicles and many more. • Preview every tone before choosing it. • Search any sound and save your favorites. • Browse tones as a list or a grid, whichever you prefer. SET IT IN ONE TAP • Tap "Set as ringtone" and choose "Use as ringtone". On iOS 26 or later you don't need a computer or GarageBand. • On other iOS versions, we walk you through it step by step. MAKE YOUR OWN RINGTONE • AI spoken tone: type a phrase like "Mom is calling, pick up now!", pick a style (funny, epic, romantic, robot, pirate…) and a voice will say it when someone calls, with music in the background. The AI runs on your iPhone, nothing is sent to the internet. • From a video: turn the audio of any video in your camera roll into a ringtone. • From Files: use your own songs and audio files. • Record your own sound and turn it into a ringtone instantly. • All your creations are saved in "My creations". EASY, POWERFUL EDITOR • Trim the exact part you want, up to 30 seconds. • "Pick the best part" automatically finds the most powerful section of the song. • Smooth fade in and fade out so the tone doesn't start abruptly. • Sound effects: vibrato, wah, radio, robot, echo, reverb and more. • Export as M4R (ringtone), WAV and MP3. MADE FOR YOU • Modern design with light and dark mode. • Works on iPhone and iPad. • No subscriptions: almost everything is free, and if you want to unlock it all, you pay once and keep it forever. What are you waiting for? Download the best ringtone app now and give your iPhone a sound that's truly yours.

About

Ringtone Maker

Personalize your iPhone with a vast library of high-quality ringtones across various genres. Create custom ringtones from your own music and videos. Set unique tones for different contacts and notifications to make your calls stand out.

Highlights
  • Extensive premium ringtone library
  • Create ringtones from music/videos
  • Set custom tones for contacts
  • User-friendly interface
  • Seamless iOS integration
  • Mark favorite ringtones
Features
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Kool Ringtones is your go-to app for personalizing your iPhone with the perfect ringtones. With a Premium subscription (available for purchase), you'll gain access to an extensive library of high-quality ringtones spanning genres like Electronic, Country, Rock, Jazz, Hip Hop, and more. Find the ideal sound to match your style. Premium Features (Paid Subscription) Access an extensive library of premium ringtones. Explore captivating melodies, energetic beats, soothing nature sounds, and fun car and animal sounds. Download and set premium ringtones directly on your device. Mark favorite ringtones for quick access and future enjoyment. Set specific tones for different contacts. Effortlessly customize your device to ensure your incoming calls and notifications stand out. Ringtone Maker - create custom ringtones from music and videos Featuring a user-friendly interface and seamless integration with iOS settings, Kool Ringtones makes managing and controlling your ringtones simple. Upgrade to Premium and unlock the full potential of the app. Unleash your creativity and make every incoming call a delight with Kool Ringtones. Download the app now and experience personalized ringtones like never before. Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/sk-studios-apps/terms-of-service-ringtone-master Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/sk-studios-privacy-policy/home

Screenshots

Ringtones4 screens
Ringtone Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ringtone Maker at none against Ringtones's shown. Ringtone Maker also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Ringtones's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Ringtones sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ringtone Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ringtones ships an update every 5 months, Ringtone Maker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ringtones versus Ringtone Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRingtonesRingtone Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKISSAPP, S.L.SK Studios Ltd

Customer experience

Ringtones

Written reviews95 reviews
Positive13.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative82.1%

Ringtone Maker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ringtones

One-time1
  • Full Version$4.99
2 purchases

Ringtone Maker

Subscriptions2
  • Premium3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Ringtones for iPhone - Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Ringtones free?
Ringtones is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ringtone Maker free?
Ringtone Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ringtones or Ringtone Maker have ads?
Ringtones shows ads; Ringtone Maker does not.
Which is updated more often, Ringtones or Ringtone Maker?
Ringtones ships an update every 5 months, and Ringtone Maker every 2 months. Most recently, Ringtones was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ringtone Maker on November 4, 2026.

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