Why Ringtone Software?

Free ringtones only get you so far and paying $1 or more for every ring you want can cut into your phone budget fast. So create your own instead—make a statement, get a laugh, get a 'look' or just have fun making new sounds. Create a one-of-a-kind ring so you know it’s your phone ringing, just because you have the same phone as someone else doesn’t mean you want the same ring—stand out.

If mixing tunes, recording voice or audio files or composing polyphonic rings is not your thing, ringtone software is an excellent gift for the mobile teen that has everything.

Consider the ringtone possibilities:

  • Know who’s calling just by the sound. Set your favorite love song to play when your crush calls or a ‘warning’ ringtone when it’s somebody you’d rather not talk to.
  • Create unique ringtones for every number in your phonebook.
  • Use ringtones that match your attitude, you can change your ring as often as you change your mood.
  • Record or download your favorite movie lines to enjoy them again and again.
  • If you’re a practical joker, try a few obnoxious, head-turning ringtones like fire alarms, police sirens, whirling helicopters or barking dogs.
  • Make seasonal ringtones such as, eerie Halloween sound effects in October or your favorite Christmas carol in December.
  • Record your kids, spouse, your pet or your doorbell to announce calls from home.
  • Show off your ringtone creativity by mixing funny or custom polyphonic ringtones for friends and family. Give these ringtones as gifts.

So if you are tired of the same-old-same-old ring, mix or record your own ringtones to create a cell phone with as much personality as you.

This website features ringtone software reviews and ringtone articles – in short, everything you've ever wanted to know about ringtones and more. At TopTenREVIEWS We Do the Research So You Don't Have To. ™

What to Look for in Ringtone Software

All the software we reviewed does different things, some mix but do not compose and some only work with certain types of phones or services. However, all software should be easy to use, offer a variety of features and provide good customer support.

Below are the criteria TopTenREVIEWS used to rank ringtone software:

Ease of Use
Ringtone software controls should be easy to locate, use, and understand. Downloading ringtones to edit and uploading finished ringtones should be hassle-free, and preferably wireless.

Feature Set
The feature set is the ringtone software toolbox. Ringtone software should allow you to collect, edit and store ringtones simply. We also look for top ringtone sound quality in ringtone software.

Help/Support
You'll want ringtone software that comes with good help, including an online help index, tutorials, FAQs and support forums. Some ringtone software offers a library of tones to get you started.

Supported Operations
The ringtone software should support most cell phone services. The more services the ringtone software supports, the higher the ranking.

Effectiveness
We rate how well the software does what it was designed to do, make ringtones. Some ringtone software allows you to compose new ringtones from scratch.

When looking for the right software package, think about the features you want and look for software that is compatible with your phone and service. To find out more about ringtone software, start by reading our #1-ranked ringtone software review, MAGIX Ringtone Maker.

 
TopTenREVIEWS
Ringtone Software Main Image
 

Ringtone Software Review 

Ringtone Software: Put Some Fling in Your Ring

You’re not a clone, so why is your phone? Mix, record or compose your own cell phone ringtones. Don't let your phone say, it was free, when it could say, it’s all me!

Rank #1#2#3#4#5#6#7#8#9
Excellent score   Excellent
Very good score   Very Good
Good score   Good
Fair score   Fair
Poor score   Poor
MAGIX Ringtone Maker MP3 to Ringtone Gold Create-Ringtone ToneThis Ringtone Maker Make Your Own Ringtones Ringtone Maker Plus MP3 Ringtone Maker Aya MP3 AMR WAV MMF Mobile Ringtone Converter Mobile Music Polyphonic
MAGIX Ringtone Maker MP3  to Ringtone Gold Create-Ringtone ToneThis Ringtone Maker Make Your Own Ringtones Ringtone Maker Plus MP3 Ringtone Maker Aya MP3 AMR WAV MMF Mobile Ringtone Converter Mobile Music Polyphonic
Reviewer Comments Read Review
Read Review
Read Review
Read Review
Read Review
Read Review
Read Review
Read Review
Read Review
Lowest Price Buy MAGIX Ringtone Maker 3
$19.99
Buy MP3  to Ringtone Gold 8.7
$29.95
Buy Create-Ringtone 4
$19.95
Buy ToneThis Ringtone Maker 3.6
$19.99
Buy Make Your Own Ringtones 3.2
$9.95
Buy Ringtone Maker Plus 5.2.3
$16.49
Buy MP3 Ringtone Maker 1.2
$29.95
Buy Aya MP3 AMR WAV MMF Mobile Ringtone Converter 1.7
$19.95
Buy Mobile Music Polyphonic 3.1
$29.99
 
Overall Rating Excellent Very Good Very Good Good Good Good Good Good Good
Ratings
Ease of Use Excellent Excellent Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Good Very Good
Feature Set Excellent Very Good Good Good Good Very Good Fair Very Good Good
Help/Support Excellent Good Very Good Good Very Good Good Fair Fair Very Good
Supported Operators Excellent Excellent Excellent Fair Fair Fair Very Good Good Fair
Effectiveness Excellent Good Very Good Very Good Good Good Very Good Good Fair
View Specifications Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go!
View Screenshots View MAGIX Ringtone Maker screenshots View MP3  to Ringtone Gold screenshots View Create-Ringtone screenshots View ToneThis Ringtone Maker screenshots View Make Your Own Ringtones screenshots View Ringtone Maker Plus screenshots View MP3 Ringtone Maker screenshots View Aya MP3 AMR WAV MMF Mobile Ringtone Converter screenshots View Mobile Music Polyphonic screenshots
Features
Ringtone Preview Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark
Pre-Made/Downloadable Tones Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark  
Recording Capabilities Check Mark         
Send to Phone Ability Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark    
Open Previous Soung Files Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark
Ringtone Personal Library Check Mark    Check Mark   Check Mark    
Add Pictures to Ringtone Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark    
Add Video to Ringtone Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark      
Multiple Phone Output Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   
Create Own Ringtone From Scratch          Check Mark
Output File Type
Stereo Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark     Check Mark   
Mono   Check Mark        Check Mark
Supported Operators***
AT&T Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark    
Boost Mobile Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark       
Cricket Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark       
Virgin Mobile Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark    Check Mark    
U.S. Celluar Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark      
Sprint Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark   Check Mark  
SunCom Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark       
T-Mobile Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark   Check Mark  
Verizon Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark   Check Mark  
TracFone Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark       
Metro PCS Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark       
Help/Support
Phone/Fax Support Check Mark    Check Mark      
Technical Check Mark   Check Mark       
FAQ Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark
Tutorials Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark     Check Mark
Email address Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Supported Configurations
Windows 7 Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark
Vista Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark
XP Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
2000   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark  
98 Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
NT   Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark  
ME   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark  
Mac          
         
 
Reviewer Comments Read Review
Read Review
Read Review
Read Review
Read Review
Read Review
Read Review
Read Review
Read Review
Lowest Price MAGIX Ringtone Maker 3
$19.99
MP3  to Ringtone Gold 8.7
$29.95
Create-Ringtone 4
$19.95
ToneThis Ringtone Maker 3.6
$19.99
Make Your Own Ringtones 3.2
$9.95
Ringtone Maker Plus 5.2.3
$16.49
MP3 Ringtone Maker 1.2
$29.95
Aya MP3 AMR WAV MMF Mobile Ringtone Converter 1.7
$19.95
Mobile Music Polyphonic 3.1
$29.99
* Price is per Ringtone.
** Price is per Month.
*** See manufacturers website to see what phones are supported.