ToneMaker vs Ken Recorder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Ken Recorder
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Ken Recorder is more than a voice recorder. It turns sound into live captions, structured notes, polished audio, and files you can actually use. RECORD FOR THE MOMENT • Choose Custom, Meeting, Denoise, Lossless, or Music mode • Record in M4A or WAV and adjust sample rate, bit depth, and channels • Use voice-activated recording to pause during silence • Select compatible external microphones and audio inputs SEE WHAT WAS SAID • Follow live captions while recording • Use free on-device recognition or start cloud recognition when needed • Translate captions on device, even offline • Turn completed recordings into timestamped transcripts and subtitle files POLISH AUDIO ON DEVICE • Zoom and trim the waveform; adjust volume and pitch • Reduce noise, enhance far-field speech, tune EQ, dynamics, and loudness • Convert M4A, WAV, AAC, FLAC, and MP3 • Create M4R ringtones and listen in the dedicated audio player TURN MEETINGS INTO RESULTS • Use templates for interviews, brainstorms, lectures, and action plans • Capture photos that stay linked to the recording timeline • Generate structured, editable meeting notes • Export audio, subtitles, Word, PDF, slides, mind maps, or shareable video AI TOOLS WHEN YOU NEED THEM • Separate stems, create speech from text, or use authorized voice cloning • Summarize, proofread, translate, improve tone, and scan text with OCR • Cloud AI tasks require sign-in and Credits; an estimate appears before use LOCAL FIRST Core recording, playback, editing, local noise reduction, format conversion, on-device OCR, and ambience playback work without an account or network connection. Files stay on your device by default. Content is uploaded only when you start a cloud AI task or choose another upload feature. Ken Recorder does not record phone calls. System audio capture works only with compatible app playback and is subject to iOS and protected-content limits. AI-generated transcripts, translations, summaries, and speech may contain errors. Review results before use or sharing, and make sure you have the rights and permissions required to record, process, or share any content. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kenrecorder.cyberken.cn/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Ken Recorder at 18.0 against ToneMaker's 26.0. 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
Both are free to download. ToneMaker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Ken Recorder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.59 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | ToneMaker | Ken Recorder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 150 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eduard Bulava | Vislab |
In-app purchases
ToneMaker
- Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
- Premium Anual$29.991 Year
Ken Recorder
- Weekly Subscription$0.597 Days
- Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$18.991 Year
- Ken Recorder 5000 Credits Pack$1.99
- 16,000 Credits$5.99
- Ken Recorder 40,000 Credits$12.99
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