Comparison

Ringtone Maker vs Ringly

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

Head to head
About

Ringtone Maker

Create custom ringtones from your music library or by recording your own voice. Features a real waveform editor for precise adjustments. Offers unlimited ringtone possibilities for your device.

Highlights
  • Convert iTunes music to ringtones
  • Record custom ringtones with microphone
  • Real waveform editor
  • Extensive ringtone library
  • Unlimited ringtone possibilities
Features
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Terms of Use: https://tos.nguyenanhapps.com Privacy Policy: https://privacy.nguyenanhapps.com Ringtone Maker – Create Custom Ringtones Easily Turn your favorite songs, videos, or recordings into custom iPhone ringtones in seconds. Ringtone Maker gives you powerful audio editing tools in a simple, modern interface—no computer required. Create unique ringtones, text tones, and alert sounds exactly the way you want. KEY FEATURES Create Ringtones from Anything Import music from Files (MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC) Extract audio from videos Record your own sounds instantly Access recently used files quickly Precision Audio Editor Interactive waveform for accurate trimming Cut, crop, and fine-tune audio clips Zoom for frame-level precision Fade in / fade out effects Adjust volume for perfect clarity Fast & Easy Workflow Create ringtones in under 30 seconds Preview before saving Optimized 30-second ringtone length Smooth playback with real-time editing Export & Share Export in M4R format for iPhone Share via AirDrop, Messages, Mail Save directly to Files Open in GarageBand for instant ringtone setup Built-in Ringtone Manager Organize all your creations in one place Rename, delete, and favorite ringtones Sort by date, name, or duration Step-by-Step Setup Guide Easy instructions to install ringtones on iPhone Perfect for first-time users No technical skills required PREMIUM FEATURES AI auto-trim (find the best part of a song) Noise reduction for recordings Advanced audio enhancements Batch ringtone creation Ad-free experience WHY CHOOSE RINGTONE MAKER Clean, modern, and easy-to-use interface No computer or iTunes required Fast processing with high-quality output Designed for both beginners and advanced users CREATE YOUR SOUND Make your iPhone truly yours. Whether it’s your favorite song, a funny clip, or a personal recording, Ringtone Maker lets you turn any sound into the perfect ringtone. Download now and start creating. We currently offer the following auto-renewing subscription option: -$2.99 per week -$9.99 per year Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.nguyenanhapps.com Privacy Policy: https://privacy.nguyenanhapps.com

About

Ringly

Personalize your phone with custom ringtones and alarm sounds. Easily create unique alerts from your favorite songs, videos, or a curated library of trending sounds. Enjoy unlimited creations and a seamless setup process.

Highlights
  • Create ringtones from videos or songs
  • Import from gallery, files, or TikTok
  • Browse 100+ trending sound library
  • Trim and customize audio clips
  • Set ringtones in seconds
  • Unlimited ringtone creation
Features
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Ringly requires a subscription to use. Start with a 3-day free trial - cancel anytime before it ends. Your phone deserves better than the default ringtone. Ringly lets you turn any video or song into a custom ringtone straight from your gallery, TikTok saves, or our 100+ song library. Custom ringtones & notification sounds. Extract audio from video. No tech skills needed. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick any video or song 2. Trim the perfect 30 seconds 3. Set it as your ringtone WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH RINGLY PREMIUM - Unlimited ringtone creation and downloads - Import from gallery, files, or any source - Browse 100+ ringtones anime, K-pop, funny, trending sounds - Trim & customize any clip - No Ads - Set it in 15 seconds SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Ringly Premium unlocks everything unlimited ringtones, pro trimmer, and import from any source. Available as: - Premium Weekly — $4.99/week (prices may vary by region and currency) - Premium Lifetime — $29.99 one-time payment (prices may vary by region and currency) Weekly subscription automatically renews every week at the same price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be charged during your 3-day free trial. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Manage or cancel anytime in: iPhone Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions Terms of Use: https://www.ringly.cool/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.ringly.cool/privacy General support: magloire@ringly.cool Legal matters & DMCA: magloire@ringly.cool Privacy concerns: magloire@ringly.cool

Screenshots

Ringtone Maker4 screens
Ringly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ringly at 67% against Ringtone Maker's 14%. Ringly also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 68 months). Ringtone Maker's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ringtone Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Ringly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ringly holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Ringtone Maker's written reviews are positive against 67% of Ringly's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ringtone Maker ships an update every 68 months, Ringly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ringtone Maker versus Ringly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRingtone MakerRingly
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (4 ratings)2.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 68 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNguyen AnhMagloire NDABAGERA

Customer experience

Ringtone Maker

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

Ringly

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Ringtone Maker

Subscriptions2
  • Ringtone Maker Premium Weeky$2.997 Days
  • Ringtone Maker Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ringtone Maker Premium Lifetime$19.99
2 purchases

Ringly

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • Ringly Ringtones Lifetime deals$29.99

Questions

Is Ringtone Maker free?
Ringtone Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ringly free?
Ringly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ringtone Maker or Ringly?
Ringly is rated higher. Ringtone Maker averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Ringly averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Ringtone Maker or Ringly have ads?
Ringtone Maker shows ads; Ringly does not.
Which is updated more often, Ringtone Maker or Ringly?
Ringtone Maker ships an update every 68 months, and Ringly fortnightly. Most recently, Ringtone Maker was updated on November 4, 2026 and Ringly on November 10, 2026.

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