# Text Message Sounds + vs Ringtone Maker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Text Message Sounds + at none against Ringtone Maker's 2. Text Message Sounds + also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Ringtone Maker's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 27%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 19 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ringtone Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Text Message Sounds + asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ringtone Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 275 and 1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Text Message Sounds +'s written reviews are positive against 58% of Ringtone Maker's.

Text Message Sounds + ships an update every 19 months, Ringtone Maker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Message Sounds + | Ringtone Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (275 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-message-sounds-plus/id981241998/reviews) | **[4.2 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringtone-maker-trim-music/id1548465417/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 275 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | **57.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 25 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jason Torres](https://appshunter.io/developer/981227960) | [Apps Farm LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464245605) |

## 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')


### Ringtone Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringtone-maker-trim-music/id1548465417)

Easily create custom ringtones for your iPhone without a computer. Choose from a wide variety of popular ringtones, record your own voice, or mix multiple songs. Edit and share your unique creations.

**Highlights:** Create custom ringtones without a PC, Record your own voice for ringtones, Mix multiple songs to create ringtones, Edit ringtones with an audio editor, Huge variety of popular ringtones available, Share ringtones with friends

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good
- 👍 Cool
- 👍 Perfect
- 👍 Funny
- 👍 Great app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficult to use
- 🐛 Annoying
- 🐛 Keeps asking for review
- 🐛 Premium features locked
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Ringtone export failures
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More free ringtone options
- Easier custom ringtone creation
- Better tutorials and guidance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Message Sounds + free?

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

### Is Ringtone Maker free?

Ringtone Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Text Message Sounds + or Ringtone Maker?

Ringtone Maker is rated higher. Text Message Sounds + averages 3.9 out of 5 from 275 ratings, while Ringtone Maker averages 4.2 from 1K ratings.

### Do Text Message Sounds + or Ringtone Maker have ads?

Both Text Message Sounds + and Ringtone Maker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Text Message Sounds + or Ringtone Maker?

Text Message Sounds + ships an update every 19 months, and Ringtone Maker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Text Message Sounds + was updated on September 22, 2026 and Ringtone Maker on September 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*