Comparison

Practice2 vs Ear Spy Apps

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

Head to head
About

Practice2

This app helps you manage timed sessions for various activities like work, music practice, or workouts. Customize sessions, appearance, and even add music playlists to enhance your focus and productivity. It syncs across Apple devices and allows sharing of custom sessions.

Highlights
  • Timed sessions
  • Customizable sessions
  • Appearance customization
  • Music playlist integration
  • Cross-device cloud syncing
  • Session sharing
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An easy to use, flexible session timer, that can be useful for work, guitar practice or a health workout session. Timed sessions - Use session timers to keep your practice, workout or work sessions on track. Customise each session - Simple to add and customise each session to help you meet your goal. Customise appearance - Keep the dark theme when your device is set to light. Add music to your sessions - Listen to music, or play along to tracks during your practice session. Select a session playlist - Choose a playlist to listen to during your session. You can chose a different playlist for each session which is saved for future use. Works on iPadOS and macOS - Use split screen to follow along with another app and keyboard shortcuts for quick access to selected functions. Cloud Syncing - Sign in with Apple and share your sessions across all your iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. Share sessions - Share your favourite sessions with friends.

About

Ear Spy Apps

Securely hide private photos, videos, and files in a password-protected vault. Capture high-quality audio with advanced recording features, including long-range directional microphones and night vision. Enhance audio clarity and customize sound with EQ adjustments for professional-grade results.

Highlights
  • Secure private vault
  • Advanced audio recording
  • Long-range directional microphone
  • Night vision recording
  • Password protection
  • EQ adjustments
Features
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Keep important private photos, videos, and files hidden in plain sight! Adaptive Audio Recording for All Environments: ■ Capture high-quality audio with our advanced recorder. ■ Boost audio clarity for professional-grade recordings. ■ Secure your sensitive files with password protection. ■ Customize sound quality with EQ adjustments. Long-Range Directional Microphone: ■ Enhance distant sounds up to 30 feet away, focusing on voices amidst noisy backgrounds. ■ Experience unblemished audio capture, free from unwanted ambient noise. Night Vision Recording: ■ Record in low-light conditions with night vision. Private Vault for Photos, Videos, and Files: ■ Store your confidential photos, videos, and files in a secure, password-protected vault. ■ Ensure your sensitive data remains hidden from prying eyes. ■ Keep everything organized and accessible within the app. Enhanced Privacy: ■ Protect your recordings and data with password encryption. ■ Choose from multiple microphone options for precise recording. ■ Record from the iPhone bottom mic, earpiece, or earbuds. ■ Empower yourself with complete audio and visual control. Enhance your experience with Premium Features: ◆ Noise Reduction: Clear audio in any environment. ◆ Secure Vault: Protect photos, videos, and files. ◆ Dark Mode: Sleek and easy on the eyes. ◆ Powerful Recorder: Advanced recording tools. ◆ Sound Effects: Elevate your audio projects. Upgrade now to unlock these premium benefits! Choose security and control over your sensitive data. Terms of use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LoTUoT94Bf7MyGX1JfNs5whsNo8FdZUixn5Eu_PZlUM/edit?usp=sharing Privacy policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x-TBOpV7OaSZmDfrv__aomvytUddMhcXW4vNhsXnjlA/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Practice24 screens
Ear Spy Apps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Practice2 at 5.0 against Ear Spy Apps's 4.4. Practice2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Ear Spy Apps's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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. Ear Spy Apps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Practice2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Practice2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ear Spy Apps has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Practice2's written reviews are positive against 80% of Ear Spy Apps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Practice2 versus Ear Spy Apps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPractice2Ear Spy Apps
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better79.7% of reviews
Number of ratings11.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.714.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard JohnsonNino Gogoladze

Customer experience

Practice2

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ear Spy Apps

All ratings1,216 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral7.4%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews241 reviews
Positive79.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative16.2%

Bugs and requests

Practice2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ear Spy Apps

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Can't open existing files
  • No sound recording in free version
  • Won't restore itself after reinstall

Requested features

3 requests
  • Longer free trial period
  • Restore full access after reinstall
  • Reduce ad frequency in free version

In-app purchases

None

Practice2

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Ear Spy Apps

Subscriptions4
  • Unlimited Access - Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Hearing Amplifier, SpyFall$9.991 Month
  • Hearing Amplifier - Ear Spy$19.993 Months
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  • Tape Recorder, SpyTec3 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Practice2 free?
Practice2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ear Spy Apps free?
Ear Spy Apps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Practice2 or Ear Spy Apps?
Practice2 is rated higher. Practice2 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Ear Spy Apps averages 4.4 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Practice2 or Ear Spy Apps have ads?
Neither Practice2 nor Ear Spy Apps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Practice2 or Ear Spy Apps?
Practice2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ear Spy Apps every 5 weeks. Most recently, Practice2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ear Spy Apps on November 3, 2026.

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