# Text Message Sounds + vs Notification Sounds Ringtones

The clearest difference is rating: Notification Sounds Ringtones at 4.5 against Text Message Sounds +'s 3.9. Text Message Sounds +'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notification Sounds Ringtones sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Text Message Sounds + asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notification Sounds Ringtones holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 275 and 611 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Text Message Sounds +'s written reviews are positive against 35% of Notification Sounds Ringtones's.

Text Message Sounds + ships an update every 19 months, Notification Sounds Ringtones every 11 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Message Sounds + | Notification Sounds Ringtones |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (275 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-message-sounds-plus/id981241998/reviews) | **[4.5 (611 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notification-sounds-ringtones/id1065567365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 275 | **611** |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | **35.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 11 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Jason Torres](https://appshunter.io/developer/981227960) | [Reticode](https://appshunter.io/developer/980935644) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Message Sounds +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-message-sounds-plus/id981241998)

Access a collection of over 65 popular and funny sound effects and ringtones. Easily set these sounds for text message notifications, alerts, or alarms. This app groups popular downloaded notification sounds into one convenient place.

**Highlights:** Over 65 funny ringtones, Sound effects for notifications, Alerts and alarms, Easy to use interface, Grouped popular sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cool app
- 🎶 Some pretty good sounds
- 🎶 Love all the different sounds
- 💰 It's free
- 👍 Tres bon

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Not for iPhone
- 👎 Requires computer
- 👎 Complicated to download
- 👎 Not working
- 👎 Nothing happens

**Reported bugs**

- Not Working ???
- Literally, nothing happens.
- All I saw was an ad for a game, closed the ad and got a blank screen
- As soon as the app is opened it pops up with an add. Normally adds don’t bother me but when the x appears you can’t click on it, all is does is pop up with ‘copy’.
- Goes straight to a solitaire game app

**Requested features**

- Provide clear instructions for downloading tones
- Offer a way to download tones without a computer
- Improve ad functionality (clickable 'x')


### Notification Sounds Ringtones

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notification-sounds-ringtones/id1065567365)

Discover and set a vast collection of free ringtones and notification sounds for your smartphone. Easily customize alerts for calls, messages, alarms, and specific contacts with categorized, high-quality audio.

**Highlights:** Set default ringtones, Custom notification sounds, Alarm sound customization, Specific contact tones, Categorized sound library, Bookmark favorite sounds, Constant updates with new sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Premium Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Diverse library of notification sounds and ringtones
- 😂 Funny and entertaining sound collection
- 👍 Easy to use interface with good tutorial
- 💰 Free app with optional premium features
- 🎸 Quality sounds in specific categories (e.g., Musical instruments)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive pop-up ads that interrupt user experience
- 🔊 Poor audio quality - sounds recorded poorly
- 💸 Misleading premium content behind paywall
- 🚫 App frequently crashes or becomes unresponsive
- ❌ Limited sound selection despite large claims

**Reported bugs**

- Category selection triggers constant ad loops
- App freezes when switching between categories
- Sound preview functionality not working
- Only 'funny' category accessible, others broken
- Ads prevent any app functionality for extended periods

**Requested features**

- Professional/business-appropriate notification sounds
- Search functionality for finding specific sounds
- Ability to preview sounds without ads
- Direct download to phone without computer requirement
- Better sound quality and recording standards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Message Sounds + free?

Text Message Sounds + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Notification Sounds Ringtones free?

Notification Sounds Ringtones is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Text Message Sounds + or Notification Sounds Ringtones?

Notification Sounds Ringtones is rated higher. Text Message Sounds + averages 3.9 out of 5 from 275 ratings, while Notification Sounds Ringtones averages 4.5 from 611 ratings.

### Do Text Message Sounds + or Notification Sounds Ringtones have ads?

Both Text Message Sounds + and Notification Sounds Ringtones show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Text Message Sounds + or Notification Sounds Ringtones?

Text Message Sounds + ships an update every 19 months, and Notification Sounds Ringtones every 11 months. Most recently, Text Message Sounds + was updated on September 22, 2026 and Notification Sounds Ringtones on September 22, 2026.

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