Comparison

Eclipse vs Ear Spy

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

Head to head
About

Eclipse

Capture photos and videos discreetly with a black screen, offering high-resolution recording and silent operation. Access advanced features like burst mode, timers, and Apple Watch control. A premium subscription unlocks additional screen looks and unlimited private storage.

Highlights
  • Black screen capture
  • 4K resolution and high frame rates
  • Silent capture with haptic feedback
  • Volume button and Apple Watch shutter
  • Private album with Face ID lock
  • Audio-only recording
  • Customizable screen looks (Pro)
Features
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Every camera setting is free. 4K, your iPhone's top frame rate, burst, timers, silent capture. No trial, no unlock, no watching an ad to take a photo. Eclipse takes photos and video while the screen shows something ordinary. Tap anywhere to shoot, press a volume button, or fire the shutter from your Apple Watch while the phone stays flat on the table. Made for every iPhone, including iPhone Duo. FREE FOR EVERYONE - Black screen capture: the screen looks off while the camera runs - 4K and the highest frame rate your iPhone supports, up to 120 or 240fps for slow motion - Burst, self-timer, and a delay between shots - Silent capture, with a haptic instead of a sound - Volume button shutter, and an Apple Watch shutter (2 photos and 1 video a day) - A private album inside the app, locked behind Face ID - Audio-only recording with auto-stop, saved as .m4a - Slideshow playback - Home Screen, Lock Screen and Control Center shortcuts ECLIPSE PRO ADDS - Three more screen looks: your own image, a web page, a QR scanner - An unlimited private album, and no ads - Unlimited Apple Watch capture, and the watch's own capture settings - Widget backgrounds and icons you choose RESPONSIBLE USE Recording people without their consent is illegal in many places. Eclipse is built for recording your own surroundings, and you are responsible for complying with the law where you are. Eclipse PRO is an auto-renewable subscription: Monthly US$4.99 / Yearly US$29.99. Payment is charged to your Apple ID; auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24h before the period ends; manage in Account Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://iphonehiddencamera.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://iphonehiddencamera.com/privacy/

About

Ear Spy

Transform your phone into a powerful listening device with advanced sound amplification and smart hearing enhancement. Amplify nearby and distant sounds in real-time using headphones for clearer lectures, improved conversations, and better environmental awareness. Includes an audio recorder for capturing important moments.

Highlights
  • Amplify distant sounds
  • Hear in noisy environments
  • Real-time audio enhancement
  • Noise reduction
  • Record audio
  • Supports wired and Bluetooth headphones
  • Easy sound controls
Features
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Transform your phone into a powerful listening device with advanced sound amplification and smart hearing enhancement technology. Ear Spy - Super Hearing helps you amplify nearby and distant sounds in real time using your headphones or earbuds. Whether you want to hear lectures more clearly, improve conversations in noisy places, monitor surrounding sounds, or record important audio, Ear Spy gives you crystal-clear listening directly from your device. Designed with a modern audio engine and intelligent sound controls, the app delivers a smooth and powerful hearing experience for daily use. Powerful Super Hearing Features • Amplify distant sounds and conversations • Hear clearly in noisy environments • Advanced sound amplifier and hearing booster • Real-time audio enhancement • Noise reduction for clearer voice output • Record meetings, lectures, interviews, and notes • Supports wired and Bluetooth headphones • Easy sound controls and EQ adjustment • Lightweight and easy-to-use interface • Hear surrounding sounds with better clarity • Smart listening experience with live amplification Hear More. Record More. Stay Aware. Use Ear Spy during lectures, meetings, conferences, outdoor activities, nature listening, or everyday situations where enhanced hearing can help. Simply connect your headphones and start listening instantly. The built-in audio recorder helps you capture important sounds and replay them later whenever needed. Designed for Everyday Listening Ear Spy is perfect for: • Hearing distant audio more clearly • Improving focus on voices • Recording important conversations • Listening during classes and meetings • Enhancing environmental awareness • Personal sound amplification Premium Features Unlock advanced tools including: • Auto record feature • Advanced sound controls equalizer • Premium audio recording • Improved amplification processing • Booster Control • Extra hearing enhancement features Download Ear Spy - Super Hearing now and experience powerful sound amplification. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Eclipse4 screens
Ear Spy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eclipse at 100% against Ear Spy's 50%. Eclipse also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (31 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Eclipse sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Ear Spy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Eclipse holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eclipse has 31 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Eclipse's written reviews are positive against 50% of Ear Spy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Eclipse versus Ear Spy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEclipseEar Spy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (31 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings31 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPongYin SiuDonda Arvindbhai

Customer experience

Eclipse

All ratings31 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ear Spy

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Eclipse

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Coffee Tip$0.99
  • Cake Tip$2.99
  • Gift Tip$4.99
2 purchases

Ear Spy

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$14.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99

Questions

Is Eclipse free?
Eclipse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ear Spy free?
Ear Spy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Eclipse or Ear Spy?
Eclipse is rated higher. Eclipse averages 4.7 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Ear Spy averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Eclipse or Ear Spy have ads?
Neither Eclipse nor Ear Spy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eclipse or Ear Spy?
Eclipse ships an update every 6 days, and Ear Spy every 6 days. Most recently, Eclipse was updated on November 7, 2026 and Ear Spy on November 3, 2026.

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