Are you sick of the default ringtones that came with your phone? Don't put up with those annoying generic jingles; replace them with some cool ringtones instead.
Whether you just want to avoid having the same ringtone as everyone around you or want to set custom tones for every contact, these sites provide cool ringtones for everyone. It's easy to download them for your iPhone or Android phone.
1. iRingPro
We begin with a collection of professional sounds that won't leave you embarrassed if your phone rings during a meeting. The three collections (Origin, Zen, and Tek) are all calm, minimalist sets of ringtones built around a theme, none of which will grate on your nerves.
The creators mention that they were tired of the pop songs and annoying sound effects commonly used as ringtones, which is why they created these more respectful themes. They're professionally produced and were once sold, but are now available for free since one of the co-founders passed away. The surviving owner wanted to honor his memory by making them available at no charge.
You can download the entire iRingPro collection in one ZIP file, formatted for either iOS or Android. There are enough sounds to let you set unique tones for various friends and apps, so you know who's calling just by the sound.
As described on the homepage, there are several different types of tones in the package:
- MG (Meeting Grade) are subtler tones good for professional settings. They won't embarrass you if they go off during a meeting.
- AG (Active Grade) tones are stronger and suitable for outdoor use when you might not hear your phone ring otherwise.
- Each tone is available in short and long forms, which have different amounts of silence between rings. Adding an extended period of silence between rings reduces the urgency of your phone blasting continuously.
- Some are multi-tone tracks, which change sound after each ring. These let you know how long your phone has been ringing, and thus how long you have to pick up.
2. NASA Audio and Ringtones
If you want to hear humanity reaching for the stars every time your phone rings, NASA's Audio and Ringtones page is worth checking out. There are some historical bleeps and bloops, or you could stick with classic phrases like "the eagle has landed."
It's not for everyone, but space lovers will find a lot of cool ringtones here. You'll find several categories of audio with both MP3 (for Android) and M4R (for iPhone) files available.
3. Mob.org Ringtones
If you enjoy a little bit of everything, have a look at Mob's collection of ringtones. Aside from a few genres on the left side, you'll mainly navigate this site by browsing through the list and checking out each ringtone individually. Use the search box in the top-right if you want to look for something specific.
By default, the site shows the Most Popular tones, but you can change this to New if you prefer. Give it a look and see if anything here suits your fancy. It's a great option if you're not looking for anything specific for your next cool ringtone.
4. MyTinyPhone
This site has a staggering amount of content; it offers over 550,000 ringtones to check out. Click one to preview it. By default, the tones are sorted by popularity, but you can use the categories on the left to sort by genre or popularity.
Click Download on a ringtone's page to download it as an MP3. There's a Save for iPhone button to grab the M4R version instead.
5. Mobiles Ringtones
Here's another massive collection of ringtones to peruse. It features a lot of ringtones used for the iPhone over the years, which is great if you want the Apple touch on your Android phone.
Otherwise, it's about what you'd expect from a ringtone site. You can sort by category at the top and preview ringtones before downloading. They're available in both MP3 and M4R formats.
6. FreeTone
There's nothing particularly standout about FreeTone, but it offers hundreds of ringtones to check out. It's always good to have a variety of options on the table, so make sure to give it a look next time you need a new ringtone.
It's not the most impressive-looking site, and only offers MP3 downloads, but it's still worth a visit.
7. Cleartones
Didn't find anything you like in the free collections above? Take a look at Cleartones, which offers three sets of minimalist ringtones. They're designed to be distinct without distracting you and others.
Cleartones Pure aims to be as simple as possible, while Cleartones Organic is similar but produced with acoustic instruments. Meanwhile, Cleartones Classic closely resembles old-school ringtones but with a lighter touch.
These tones don't come free, however. Cleartones offers sets of 50 tones, or 50 notification sounds, for $10 each. You can also get everything the site offers in one $35 bundle.
Before you buy, the site lets you hear a sample of each collection. We can't imagine paying for ringtones is worth it for most people these days, given the prevalence of free options and the ability to make your own. But if nothing else, these could inspire you to look for something similar on another site.
8. Mobile24
Mobile24 is a pleasant-looking ringtone site that uses color well. It offers both Android and iPhone ringtones, and its download pages include information like the file size and number of downloads. Give it a look if the drab aesthetic of some earlier sites put you off.
Bonus: Cool Video Game Ringtones
While they're not all available on one particular site, if you enjoy retro video games, you have tons of choices for awesome ringtones. Check out our guide to the best free video game ringtones and sounds for some options from Mario, Donkey Kong, Sonic the Hedgehog, and more.
How to Use These Cool Ringtones on Your Phone
Once you've downloaded some of the coolest ringtones for your device, you'll need to know how to use them. Luckily, we have full guides for both Android and iPhone showing you how to import and set ringtones on your phone.
Take a look at how to install and customize your ringtone on Android, which is straightforward once you have the desired files.
If you use an iPhone, you have a bit more work to do. Follow our guide detailing how to import iPhone ringtones with iTunes if you want to use your computer to do this. However, you can also create ringtones using only your iPhone if you prefer.
The Best Cool Ringtone Resources
Thanks to this collection, you should now have several places to locate cool ringtones and use them on your phone. Don't settle for bland chimes any longer—your phone should be personalized to your own individual tastes.
If you didn't find what you were looking for from these sites, there are many other places to find ringtones. You'll even find ringtones that sound like real phones from decades past.