Ringtone Maker: Music Cutter

Review by eFreeware

Ringtone Maker: Music Cutter is a free Android app from the developer Dairy App & Notes & Audio Editor & Voice Recorder, and it does what the name suggests: it turns songs and recordings into custom ringtones. It has been on Google Play since April 2021 and has passed 10 million installs, with a 4.6 average across more than 292,000 ratings, so it is well established rather than a new experiment.

The main reason to consider it is the combination of ringtone creation and broader audio editing in one place. You can cut a track down to a ringtone, assign different tones to different contacts or SIM cards, and also use the same tools to trim, merge, mix or convert audio.

It is free to download, shows ads and offers in-app purchases. I would treat it as an everyday utility for people who want custom sounds on their phone without reaching for a desktop editor.

Who this ringtone editor suits

This app fits anyone who wants their phone to sound distinctive. If you like the idea of one ringtone for family, another for work calls and a third for a specific SIM, the developer builds that directly into the workflow. The app also covers notification sounds and alarm tones, so the same cut audio can be reused for alerts instead of just incoming calls.

It also suits people who record their own audio. The developer pitches it for voice editing and podcast work, and the editing features are general enough that a recorded clip can be trimmed and cleaned up like any music file. You do not need to be a musician, but you do need to be comfortable working with a waveform.

The app is rated for Everyone, and the interface is aimed at casual users rather than audio engineers. The trade-off is that the more advanced functions, such as multitrack mixing, expect you to understand what a mixing point is and where you want it placed.

Cutting songs into ringtones

The core function is cutting. You can trim the beginning or end of a song, remove a section from the middle, and set the exact start and end points. The developer includes a zoomable waveform and manual adjustment so you can place cuts precisely instead of guessing at a rough position.

Once a clip is cut, you can apply fade in and fade out and change the volume of the file. That matters for ringtones because a hard cut often sounds abrupt, and a short fade makes the loop feel less jarring. Volume adjustment also helps when a track is quieter than the rest of your phone's sounds.

The same cutting tools handle recorded audio, so a voice memo can be trimmed to a usable length before you set it as a notification. Ringtones can also be shared with friends, which is a small but genuinely useful extra if you make something worth passing on.

Merging, mixing and multitrack editing

Beyond simple cuts, the app merges and joins audio files. You can combine music tracks or insert one audio clip into another, which is useful if you want a ringtone that starts with one sound and continues into another. Fade effects apply here too, so transitions between joined sections can be smoothed out.

The mixing side is more ambitious. The developer describes a sound mixer with song mixing and a defined mixing point, plus multitrack editing so several audio layers can be combined. That is closer to a lightweight audio workstation than a ringtone cutter, and it is the part of the app that will reward patience.

I would expect most people to use the cutting and merging tools far more often than the mixer. Still, having both in one free app means you do not need a second tool when a project grows beyond a simple trim.

Video to MP3 and the audio converter

The app includes a video-to-MP3 conversion feature, so audio can be pulled out of a video file and then edited like any other track. For ringtone purposes that opens up soundtracks, recorded clips and any audio that only exists inside a video.

The developer says the video editor's wider audio conversion feature has not arrived yet. That is worth knowing before you download the app expecting a full conversion suite; the video-to-MP3 side is described as available, while the broader converter is described as coming.

If conversion is your main reason for installing, the cutting and editing tools are the safer draw. The app is at its most useful when you already have an audio file and want to reshape it.

What it costs and what comes with it

The app is free to download. It contains ads and offers in-app purchases, so the experience includes advertising and the option to buy something inside the app.

The free download is the starting point. The 4.6 rating from a large number of users suggests the ad-supported model has not stopped people from finding the app useful.

The app was last updated in September 2026, which is a reasonable sign that it is still being maintained. The developer also provides a contact email for questions and feedback, which is a small point in favor if you run into trouble.

Alternatives worth weighing

A dedicated ringtone app is the closest comparison. Many of those focus only on cutting a clip and setting it as a tone, and they tend to be simpler. This app goes further by including merging, mixing, multitrack editing and video-to-MP3 conversion, which is more than a basic cutter offers.

A full desktop audio editor is the other direction. Those give you more control and a larger workspace, but they are not on your phone when you want to make a ringtone in a few minutes. This app sits between the two: more capable than a simple cutter, more convenient than desktop software.

If you already use a music service or a voice recorder that handles trimming, you may not need a separate ringtone tool. The deciding factor is whether you want per-contact and per-SIM ringtones plus a waveform editor in one place.

The case for installing it

It covers cutting, trimming, merging, mixing, fade effects, volume changes and video-to-MP3 conversion, with per-contact and per-SIM ringtone assignment as the headline feature. The 4.6 rating across more than 292,000 ratings is a strong signal that it does the basics well.

It is best suited to people who want distinctive ringtones and are willing to spend a few minutes learning the waveform tools. The multitrack mixer and the forthcoming audio converter give it room to grow beyond simple cuts.

The ads and in-app purchases are part of the deal, and the app is not trying to be a professional studio. If you want a straightforward way to turn a song into a ringtone and assign it to the right people, this is a reasonable download.