ToneKit vs Ringly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ToneKit
Easily create custom ringtones, notifications, and alarms directly on your iPhone. Extract audio from videos, edit precisely, and discover trending sounds. Personalize your device's alerts without needing a computer.
- Create custom ringtones
- Extract audio from videos
- Precision audio editing
- Set ringtones directly on iPhone
- Discover trending sounds
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Make your iPhone sound like you. ToneKit turns any song or video into a ringtone in seconds, right on your iPhone, no computer needed. Browse ready-made tones for every mood, trim the perfect moment, and now wake up to your favorite sound with gentle alarms. WAKE UP GENTLY (iOS 26 and later) • Set alarms with any ringtone, including the ones you make • Gentle Wake starts soft and slowly gets louder • Repeat on the days you choose, with snooze when you need it TONES FOR EVERY MOOD • Browse handpicked ringtones by category: Ambient, Beats, Electro, Jazz and more • Preview any tone with one tap MAKE ANY SOUND A RINGTONE • Import songs from the Files app • Pull the sound from any video in your Photos TRIM THE PERFECT MOMENT • Pick any part of a song and zoom in for precise edits • Add a smooth fade in and fade out SET IT IN SECONDS • On iOS 26, tap the bell, then “Use as Ringtone” • On earlier versions, ToneKit guides you through setting it with GarageBand ALL YOURS, IN ONE PLACE • Keep your creations in My Ringtones • Save favorites and set them anytime TONEKIT PREMIUM Unlock unlimited ringtones, audio from videos, full editing, direct setup and gentle wake alarms with a subscription. Some plans start with a 3-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period or free trial. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple Account settings. Prices vary by region and are shown in the app before you buy. Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-1f1f5909370580769bfcd45ae1fcc1a4 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: ringtonekit@gmail.com
Ringly
Personalize your phone with custom ringtones and alarm sounds. Easily create unique alerts from your favorite songs, videos, or a curated library of trending sounds. Enjoy unlimited creations and a seamless setup process.
- Create ringtones from videos or songs
- Import from gallery, files, or TikTok
- Browse 100+ trending sound library
- Trim and customize audio clips
- Set ringtones in seconds
- Unlimited ringtone creation
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Ringly requires a subscription to use. Start with a 3-day free trial - cancel anytime before it ends. Your phone deserves better than the default ringtone. Ringly lets you turn any video or song into a custom ringtone straight from your gallery, TikTok saves, or our 100+ song library. Custom ringtones & notification sounds. Extract audio from video. No tech skills needed. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick any video or song 2. Trim the perfect 30 seconds 3. Set it as your ringtone WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH RINGLY PREMIUM - Unlimited ringtone creation and downloads - Import from gallery, files, or any source - Browse 100+ ringtones anime, K-pop, funny, trending sounds - Trim & customize any clip - No Ads - Set it in 15 seconds SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Ringly Premium unlocks everything unlimited ringtones, pro trimmer, and import from any source. Available as: - Premium Weekly — $4.99/week (prices may vary by region and currency) - Premium Lifetime — $29.99 one-time payment (prices may vary by region and currency) Weekly subscription automatically renews every week at the same price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be charged during your 3-day free trial. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Manage or cancel anytime in: iPhone Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions Terms of Use: https://www.ringly.cool/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.ringly.cool/privacy General support: magloire@ringly.cool Legal matters & DMCA: magloire@ringly.cool Privacy concerns: magloire@ringly.cool
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: ToneKit at free with in-app purchases against Ringly's subscription. ToneKit also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Ringly's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. ToneKit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Ringly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ToneKit against 5.0 for Ringly. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
ToneKit ships an update every 3 days, Ringly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ToneKit | Ringly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sargis Khachatryan | Magloire NDABAGERA |
Customer experience
ToneKit
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In-app purchases
ToneKit
- RingtoneKit Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- RingtoneKit Yearly$24.991 Year
Ringly
- Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Ringly Ringtones Lifetime deals$29.99
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