Comparison

MP3 Ringtone Maker for iPhone vs Zu

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

Head to head
About

MP3 Ringtone Maker for iPhone

Easily create custom ringtones, notification sounds, and alarms from your music or videos. This app offers intuitive editing tools to select the perfect audio clip and enhance its quality, all without needing a computer.

Highlights
  • Create custom ringtones from songs
  • Extract audio from videos
  • Import music from iPhone library
  • Edit and trim audio clips
  • Enhance sound quality
  • Built-in ringtone library
  • Works offline
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MP3 Ringtone Maker for iPhone is an iOS app that turns your own songs, videos, and audio files into custom ringtones, text tones, and alarm tones — right on your phone, with no computer, cables, or iTunes. Use it as a ringtone editor and text tone maker: pick a song or a video, trim the part you love, and save it as a ringtone in under a minute. HOW TO MAKE A RINGTONE ON IPHONE 1. Choose a source: a video from your gallery, an audio file from Files, a video shared from another app, or a track from the built-in ringtone library. 2. Trim the exact moment you want — the chorus, a movie quote, a voice message, a beat drop. 3. Make it louder or clearer with volume boost, Bass, Voice, and noise reduction. 4. Tap Save Ringtone, then Use as Ringtone in the share menu. 5. Open Settings → Sounds & Haptics and pick your new tone for calls, texts, or alarms. If Use as Ringtone does not appear on your device, the app walks you through a step-by-step GarageBand setup instead. CREATE RINGTONES FROM YOUR MUSIC • Make a ringtone from any song or MP3 file saved in Files • Supports common audio formats such as MP3, M4A, and WAV • Cut a song to the perfect 30-second ringtone length • Preview the clip before you save it TURN VIDEOS INTO RINGTONES • Make a ringtone from a video in your gallery • Extract the sound from a clip, screen recording, or saved reel • Share a video from Photos or another app straight into MP3 Ringtone Maker • Trim the video timeline visually to grab the exact sound CUSTOM TEXT TONES, NOTIFICATION AND ALARM SOUNDS • Replace the default iPhone ringtone with your own sound • Create a custom text tone or message sound • Make a personal alarm sound you will actually wake up to • Give each contact a unique ringtone so you know who is calling LOUD AND CLEAR RINGTONES • Volume boost for quiet songs and recordings, so you never miss a call • Bass enhancement for a fuller sound on the iPhone speaker • Voice enhancement to make speech and vocals stand out • Noise reduction for clips recorded in noisy places READY-MADE RINGTONE LIBRARY • Browse ringtones by category: instrumental, electronic, classical, and jazz • Save favorites and edit any track before you set it • Reopen a saved project to edit your ringtone later FAQ Can I make a ringtone on iPhone without a computer? Yes. MP3 Ringtone Maker creates and exports ringtones entirely on your iPhone. You do not need a Mac, a PC, iTunes, or cables. How do I make a song my ringtone? Import the song from Files, trim the part you want, tap Save Ringtone, and choose Use as Ringtone. Then select it in Settings → Sounds & Haptics → Ringtone. Can I make a ringtone from a video? Yes. Pick a video from your gallery or share one from another app, then trim its sound and save it. Can I use a custom sound for texts and alarms? Yes. Once saved, your tone appears in the iPhone sound lists for ringtones, text tones, and alarms. How long can an iPhone ringtone be? iPhone ringtones play up to about 30 seconds, so trim your clip to that length for the best result. Is my audio uploaded anywhere? No. Trimming and sound processing happen on your iPhone, and your music and videos stay on your device. PRICING MP3 Ringtone Maker for iPhone includes a daily limit of saved ringtones. A Pro subscription removes all limits. Download MP3 Ringtone Maker for iPhone and make your first custom ringtone from your own music or video today. Terms of Use: https://rington101.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://rington101.com/privacy.html

About

Zu

Features
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AI Ringtone Maker is the easiest way to create original, high quality ringtones for your phone. *AI-Powered Ringtone Creation Turn your ideas into music. Enter your own lyrics or let AI suggest catchy lines, pick a genre and mood, and instantly generate a ringtone in seconds.With just a few taps, write your lyrics, choose a style, and let AI generate a custom ringtone that’s truly yours. *Custom Vocals & Styles Decide the vocal type (male or female) and style rock, pop, hip-hop, jazz, EDM, and more. Your ringtone adapts to your personal taste. *High-Quality Sound Every ringtone is generated in crystal-clear audio, optimized for use on your device. Whether you want a fun ringtone, a romantic tune, or something totally unique, AI Ringtone Maker puts creativity in your hands with a sleek, simple interface. Some advanced features, such as unlimited AI generations, require a subscription. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MP3 Ringtone Maker for iPhone4 screens
Zu3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zu at every 6 days against MP3 Ringtone Maker for iPhone's every 6 weeks. Zu also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. MP3 Ringtone Maker for iPhone sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Zu sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MP3 Ringtone Maker for iPhone ships an update every 6 weeks, Zu every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
MP3 Ringtone Maker for iPhone versus Zu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMP3 Ringtone Maker for iPhoneZu
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB127 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperVladimir IvakhnenkoOmer Duman

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MP3 Ringtone Maker for iPhone

Subscriptions2
  • Garage Ringtones Maker3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Custom Ringtones Maker$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$19.99
4 purchases

Zu

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
  • 3 Month$19.993 Months
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  • Monthly$19.991 Month

Questions

Is MP3 Ringtone Maker for iPhone free?
MP3 Ringtone Maker for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zu free?
Zu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MP3 Ringtone Maker for iPhone or Zu have ads?
Neither MP3 Ringtone Maker for iPhone nor Zu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MP3 Ringtone Maker for iPhone or Zu?
MP3 Ringtone Maker for iPhone ships an update every 6 weeks, and Zu every 6 days. Most recently, MP3 Ringtone Maker for iPhone was updated on October 30, 2026 and Zu on October 30, 2026.

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