Comparison

Spark Direct vs Tinnitus Experiments

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

Head to head
About

Spark Direct

This app offers guided lessons and interactive exercises designed by psychology experts and individuals with low mood. It helps users understand their emotions, mood patterns, and behaviors to improve their overall well-being.

Highlights
  • Expert-guided lessons
  • Interactive exercises
  • Mood tracking
  • Emotion insights
  • Behavioral analysis
  • Low mood support
Features
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Co-created by leading experts in psychology and people struggling with low mood, Spark Direct guides users through lessons and interactive exercises to gain insights about their mood, emotions, and behavior.

About

Tinnitus Experiments

Features
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A calm, private sound toolkit for anyone living with ringing ears. Tinnitus Experiments brings together soothing soundscapes, gentle shaped noise and curious ear-based sound experiments in one quiet place. It is designed for relaxation and relief, so you can find the sounds that help you feel more at ease, day or night. LAYERED RELIEF SOUNDSCAPES Mix rain, ocean waves, a forest stream and wind chimes with white, pink or brown noise to build a blend that sits comfortably alongside the ringing. Set the sleep timer and your mix fades out gently as you drift off. TONE MATCH AND OCTAVE LADDER Find the pitch of your ringing by ear, then explore the Octave Ladder, which plays octaves of that pitch. It is a simple, hands-on way to get curious about what you hear. BINAURAL FUSION EXPERIMENT Put on headphones and try a binaural listening experiment. We are honest about it: the evidence for approaches like this is limited and mixed, so treat it as an experiment and notice what feels right for you. HEARING RANGE CHECK AND SOUND LEVEL CHECK Explore the range of tones you can hear, and get a rough sense of how loud your surroundings are using the microphone. Everything is measured on your device. The Sound Level Check is an uncalibrated estimate, not a precise reading. GUIDED SESSIONS AND PROGRESS Follow guided relief sessions when you need a moment of calm. Daily check-ins in the Progress tab let you note how loud the ringing feels, and a simple chart shows how things change over time. FITS INTO YOUR DAY Start relief sounds with Siri and Shortcuts, from Control Center or right from the Lock Screen. Live Activities keep playback in view, and an optional bedtime reminder nudges you to wind down. On wider screens, two-pane layouts give everything room to breathe. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no ads and no tracking. Your check-ins, settings and sound data stay on your device. Purchases are handled by Apple and verified anonymously. A GENTLE NOTE Tinnitus Experiments is a relaxation and sound exploration tool. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat or cure any condition. If your ringing changes or concerns you, please speak with a hearing professional. FREE AND PREMIUM The core relief tools are free: soundscapes and shaped noise, Tone Match, the sleep timer, and both quick checks. Premium unlocks the Octave Ladder with Tremolo, Binaural Fusion, every guided session and your Progress trend chart. Premium is available as a Monthly subscription ($2.99) or an Annual subscription ($19.99). Both start with a 7-day free trial. There is also a one-time Lifetime unlock ($39.99). Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Prices may vary by region. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.philmarksmusic.com/privacy.html Download Tinnitus Experiments and find a little more calm today.

Screenshots

Spark Direct4 screens
Tinnitus Experiments4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spark Direct at none against Tinnitus Experiments's 3. Spark Direct also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. Tinnitus Experiments sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Spark Direct asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Spark Direct versus Tinnitus Experiments: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpark DirectTinnitus Experiments
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB27 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLimbixPHILIP FRANKLIN MARKS

In-app purchases

None

Spark Direct

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Tinnitus Experiments

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Spark Direct free?
Spark Direct is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tinnitus Experiments free?
Tinnitus Experiments is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spark Direct or Tinnitus Experiments have ads?
Neither Spark Direct nor Tinnitus Experiments shows ads.

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