Comparison

Text Studio vs ToneMaker

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

Head to head
About

Text Studio

Features
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Text Studio: Kaomoji is a fast and simple way to create stylish text for chats, captions, bios, and posts Browse a large collection of kaomoji (Japanese emoticons) (。◕‿◕。), generate fancy text styles, and apply text decorations in seconds. Just type your text, copy the result, and paste it anywhere Whether you want a cute kaomoji, a bold text style, or a decorated message, everything is organized in one place for quick use. Key Features • Large kaomoji library with multiple categories (。◕‿◕。) • Fancy text generator for creative styles • Text decoration templates for framed text • One-tap copy for fast sharing • Favorites to save items you use most • Clean, modern, and easy-to-use interface • Works across all chat and social apps Perfect for • Chat messages • Social media captions • Profile bios • Usernames and nicknames • Status updates • Creative text posts Fast and easy to use Text Studio: Kaomoji is designed for speed • Open the app • Pick a kaomoji, style, or decoration • Copy and paste instantly No complicated setup. No extra steps. Just useful text tools in one app.

About

ToneMaker

Easily create custom ringtones from your own audio files or choose from a diverse library of pre-made tones. Trim your audio with a visual editor and set your new ringtone with a single tap.

Highlights
  • Create ringtones from any audio
  • Visual waveform editor
  • Set as ringtone, alarm, or text tone
  • Browse and preview tone library
  • One-tap ringtone setting
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Turn any song into a ringtone — right on your phone. No computer, no GarageBand, no workarounds. ToneMaker lets you create custom ringtones or pick from a curated library of premium tones. Set them with one tap thanks to iOS 26. — HOW IT WORKS — 1. Browse the library or import your own audio 2. Trim to the perfect 30-second clip with the visual waveform editor 3. Tap "Set as Ringtone" — done — RINGTONE LIBRARY — 55+ handpicked, royalty-free ringtones across 8 categories: • Popular — upbeat melodies and feel-good vibes • Classic — timeless piano pieces and elegant compositions • Electronic — synth tones and modern beats • Nature — peaceful ambient sounds and melodies • Retro — vintage grooves and funky throwbacks • Alarm — energizing wake-up tones • Minimal — clean, subtle tones • Funny — quirky and playful sounds Preview any tone instantly. Download and set as ringtone in seconds. — CREATE YOUR OWN — • Import audio from Files or Music Library • Visual waveform editor with drag-to-trim handles • Real-time preview of your selection • Automatic conversion to ringtone format (M4A) • Smart 30-second limit — exactly what iOS requires — ONE-TAP RINGTONE — iOS 26 lets you set ringtones directly from the share sheet. No more copying files through iTunes or GarageBand tricks. Just tap, set, done. — FEATURES — • Browse and preview the full tone library for free • Download tones to your device • Create ringtones from any audio file • Waveform trimmer with precision handles • Set as ringtone, alarm, or text tone • Dark mode support • No ads. Ever. — PREMIUM — Free version includes 3 library downloads and full preview. Upgrade to Premium for: • Unlimited ringtone downloads • Create & save unlimited custom tones • High quality export (256kbps AAC) • New tones added regularly Subscription options available. Cancel anytime. Your data stays on your device. No account required. No tracking. Terms of Use: https://legal.bebra.me/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://legal.bebra.me/privacy.html

Screenshots

Text Studio4 screens
ToneMaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Text Studio at none against ToneMaker's 2. Text Studio also leads on iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.0). ToneMaker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price 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. ToneMaker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Text Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text Studio ships an update every 3 months, ToneMaker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Text Studio versus ToneMaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText StudioToneMaker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmad AlhalabiEduard Bulava

In-app purchases

None

Text Studio

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ToneMaker

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Premium Anual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Text Studio free?
Text Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ToneMaker free?
ToneMaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Text Studio or ToneMaker have ads?
Text Studio shows ads; ToneMaker does not.
Which is updated more often, Text Studio or ToneMaker?
Text Studio ships an update every 3 months, and ToneMaker fortnightly. Most recently, Text Studio was updated on September 14, 2026 and ToneMaker on September 29, 2026.

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