Comparison

ToneKit vs RinglyCut

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Create custom ringtones
  • Extract audio from videos
  • Precision audio editing
  • Set ringtones directly on iPhone
  • Discover trending sounds
Features
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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

About

RinglyCut

Create custom ringtones, text tones, and alarms from your own audio files. This app offers an offline waveform editor with precise trimming and live preview. Save and share your creations easily, with a simple guide to set them on your device.

Highlights
  • Create custom ringtones, text tones, and alarms
  • Import MP3, M4A, WAV audio files
  • Precise waveform trimming with live preview
  • Save as .m4r or .m4a
  • Works completely offline
  • Manage and share creations
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RinglyCut turns your own audio into custom ringtones, text tones and alarms — fully offline, no account, no ads. How it works: • Import a song from Files (MP3, M4A, WAV) • Trim up to 30 seconds on the waveform editor with live preview • Save as a ringtone (.m4r) or audio (.m4a) and share it • Follow the step-by-step install guide to set it on your iPhone Why you’ll like it: • Precise start/end control with frame-accurate preview • Clean waveform for accurate cutting • Manage your library: rename, delete and share • Recent list keeps your latest creations handy • Works completely offline — your audio never leaves your device Note: Ringtones are created from your own audio files. RinglyCut has no built-in music catalog.

Screenshots

ToneKit4 screens
RinglyCut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RinglyCut at none against ToneKit's 2. ToneKit's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. ToneKit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. RinglyCut asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ToneKit against 5.0 for RinglyCut. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ToneKit ships an update every 3 days, RinglyCut monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ToneKit versus RinglyCut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToneKitRinglyCut
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSargis KhachatryanEmil Karimov

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ToneKit

Subscriptions2
  • RingtoneKit Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • RingtoneKit Yearly$24.991 Year
None

RinglyCut

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ToneKit free?
ToneKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RinglyCut free?
RinglyCut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ToneKit or RinglyCut?
ToneKit and RinglyCut are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do ToneKit or RinglyCut have ads?
Neither ToneKit nor RinglyCut shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ToneKit or RinglyCut?
ToneKit ships an update every 3 days, and RinglyCut monthly. Most recently, ToneKit was updated on October 2, 2026 and RinglyCut on October 1, 2026.

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