Comparison

Easy Ringtone Maker vs Phonoria

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

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About

Easy Ringtone Maker

Features
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Works with songs you bought on Apple Music. Turn the best part of any song into a ringtone, an alarm, or an alert sound. No music knowledge needed. CAN I USE APPLE MUSIC SONGS? This is the question we get most, so here it is up front. - Songs you purchased: yes - Songs you listen to through a streaming subscription: no Streaming tracks are copy-protected, and Apple's rules do not allow them to become ringtones. Every ringtone app hits the same wall, including the ones that claim otherwise. Songs you purchased, music synced from a computer, your own recordings, and audio files in the Files app all work fine. The app says so on screen when you pick a song. CHANGING YOUR RINGTONE IS FINALLY EASY Setting a custom ringtone on iPhone used to be a chore: a long detour through a separate app (GarageBand), where a lot of people gave up. iOS 26 changed that. Share your tone, choose "Use as Ringtone", and it is done. This app exports in exactly the form that new route expects: an m4a of 30 seconds or less. Making a tone and actually hearing it ring are finally close together. On iOS 18 and earlier we still walk you through the old steps. The app checks your iOS version and shows only the steps that apply, so either way you are not left guessing. THREE STEPS 1. Choose a song 2. Drag both ends of the waveform to pick the part you want 3. Tap "Create this tone" and give it a name That is all. One path, top to bottom, with no branches. THE 30-SECOND LIMIT IS HANDLED FOR YOU iPhone ringtones have to be 30 seconds or shorter. This app simply will not let you select more than that. Drag the right handle further right and the left handle follows, so your selection always stays within the limit. WE WALK YOU THROUGH THE HARD PART: ACTUALLY SETTING IT Making the sound is easy. Getting it onto your phone as a real ringtone is where most people give up. After your tone is ready, this app asks what you want to use it for: - A ringtone, for incoming calls - An alarm, in the Clock app - An alert, for messages and notifications Then it shows only the steps for that one purpose. Alarms need two stages (set it as a ringtone first, then choose it in the Clock app), and we spell that out clearly. The app also checks which version of iOS your device is running and shows only the steps that apply. On iOS 26 and later it is a few taps from the share sheet. On earlier versions we walk you through GarageBand. You never have to work out which one you are on. WHEN IT DOES NOT WORK We know "Use as Ringtone" sometimes fails to appear. A troubleshooting guide is built into the app: is the tone under 30 seconds, which iOS are you on, did you try the Files app, did you tap "More". WHAT YOU CAN USE - Songs you purchased - Music files synced from a computer - Your own recordings - mp3, m4a, wav, aiff and other audio files in the Files app A DEMO TRACK IS INCLUDED No music on your device yet? A demo track is built in, so you can try the whole thing straight away. WORKS ON IPAD Same app, same steps. PREMIUM (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) The free version lets you load a song, cut it, export one tone, and use the full setup guide. Make one and see how it feels first. Premium is a one-time purchase. It is not a subscription. - Fade in and fade out - Volume adjustment (capped automatically so it never clips) - Keep as many tones as you like, and delete them from a list - No ads Buy it once and it stays yours. Restore it on any device using the same Apple Account. ABOUT Made by one independent developer in Japan. Requests and problems are welcome through "About this app" inside the app. Every message gets read. TERMS AND CONTACT Privacy Policy https://tenmais.jp/privacy.php?lang=en Support and contact https://tenmais.jp/ Terms of Use (Apple's standard EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ You can reach all of these from the app's Settings screen at any time.

About

Phonoria

This music player unifies local files, iCloud Drive, and Apple Music into a single library. It features an A-B loop function ideal for practice, transcription, or enjoying specific song sections. Enjoy offline playback and customizable appearance options.

Highlights
  • Unified music library (local, iCloud, Apple Music)
  • A-B loop for precise section repetition
  • Folder selection for local and cloud files
  • Offline playback
  • Customizable app icons and appearance
  • Playback controls (Lock Screen, Control Center)
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Phonoria brings local folders, iCloud Drive files, your Apple Music library, and purchased or imported songs on your iPhone into one music player. Set A-B markers to repeat only the part you need — great for practice, transcribing, language learning, or savoring a favorite section. [Good for] · Musicians, singers, and language learners who need to repeat a phrase or chorus · Anyone who wants to endlessly loop a favorite line of a favorite song · People who manage their own audio folders and want to play them directly · Listeners who prefer keeping music files local instead of streaming · iCloud Drive users who want their cloud audio as a real library · Anyone who wants Apple Music library songs and purchased music next to local files [Features] · Folder selection — pick a folder in iCloud Drive or local storage and Phonoria scans it into a library · Apple Music library — show and play songs you have added to your library alongside local files (Apple Music subscription required) · Purchased or imported songs — play DRM-free music stored on your iPhone without a subscription · A-B Loop — set start point A and end point B, repeat any section with a smooth crossfade · Playback modes: Repeat Track / Repeat All / Shuffle / Single Track · Browse by Songs, Albums, Artists, and Playlists · Search across songs, albums, and artists · Embedded album artwork · One-tap download for cloud-only files in iCloud Drive · Lock Screen, Control Center, and Live Activity playback controls · A new default icon plus 10 classic alternate icons; choose the icon/accent and Light/Dark appearance independently · Output volume limit for loud files on CarPlay or external speakers · Supports m4a, mp3, wav, flac, and aac [Privacy] Music files are read from the folder you choose. No account, login, or upload required. Phonoria works fully offline. DRM-protected songs, unsupported formats, files not downloaded to the device, or Apple Music catalog songs not added to your library may not be playable.

Screenshots

Easy Ringtone Maker4 screens
Phonoria4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Easy Ringtone Maker at none against Phonoria's 3. Easy Ringtone Maker also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). Phonoria's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. Phonoria sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Easy Ringtone Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Easy Ringtone Maker ships an update every 4 weeks, Phonoria every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Easy Ringtone Maker versus Phonoria: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasy Ringtone MakerPhonoria
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenichi Andoakira kawakami

In-app purchases

None

Easy Ringtone Maker

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Phonoria

One-time3
  • Coffee Tip$0.99
  • Lunch Tip$3.99
  • Sushi Tip$6.99

Questions

Is Easy Ringtone Maker free?
Easy Ringtone Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Phonoria free?
Phonoria is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Easy Ringtone Maker or Phonoria have ads?
Easy Ringtone Maker shows ads; Phonoria does not.
Which is updated more often, Easy Ringtone Maker or Phonoria?
Easy Ringtone Maker ships an update every 4 weeks, and Phonoria every 3 weeks. Most recently, Easy Ringtone Maker was updated on October 31, 2026 and Phonoria on October 31, 2026.

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