Comparison

EavesDropper vs SoundClass

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

Head to head
About

EavesDropper

Easily record audio from your surroundings with a simple tap. Listen back to your recordings directly on your device or export them with a subscription. This utility app helps you capture important conversations and sounds.

Highlights
  • One-tap recording
  • Listen to recordings on device
  • Export audio files
  • Subscription for export
  • Simple interface
Features
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Record. Transcribe. Follow along anywhere. EavesDropper is a simple, private audio recorder with live on-device transcription, Apple Watch support, and Nearby Sharing between your devices. Start a recording on your iPhone or iPad and EavesDropper can create a live transcript as you speak. Recordings and transcripts stay organized together so you can return later, listen again, and follow the words as the audio plays. LIVE TRANSCRIPTION Turn on Live Transcription to see words appear while you record. Transcription runs directly on your device — your audio is not sent to our servers for transcription. Free users can transcribe up to 3 recordings each month. Premium removes the transcription limit. RECORD WITH CONFIDENCE EavesDropper keeps recording when you lock your device, so you can put your phone away without interrupting a recording. Your recordings remain available in your library, where you can rename them, play them back, review their transcripts, and jump through the audio. During playback, the transcript follows along with the recording so it’s easy to find the part you want to hear again. FOLLOW ALONG ON APPLE WATCH With EavesDropper Premium, you can follow a live transcript from your paired iPhone on Apple Watch. The Watch automatically follows the latest words as they arrive, or you can scroll back using the Digital Crown and jump back to the current conversation when you’re ready. You can also stop the current recording from your Watch. NEARBY SHARING Premium users can share a live transcript with another nearby EavesDropper device. Use an iPhone or iPad as a Viewer while another device records, making it easy to follow along from across the room. Paired Viewer devices can also request a completed audio recording. Audio is transferred only after approval on the recording device. PLAYBACK THAT FOLLOWS THE WORDS Open a transcript while listening and EavesDropper highlights the current portion as the recording plays. Scroll away whenever you want, then jump back to the current position with one tap. EXPORT YOUR AUDIO Premium includes audio export so you can save or share your recordings when you need them elsewhere. PREMIUM EavesDropper Premium includes: • Unlimited transcription • Nearby Sharing • Apple Watch live transcript • Apple Watch remote stop • Audio export A subscription is not required to make ordinary audio recordings. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Live transcription happens on your device. EavesDropper does not send your recordings to our servers for transcription. Nearby audio transfers happen only when you explicitly approve them. Recording laws vary by location. Make sure you have any permission required before recording others.

About

SoundClass

This app uses AI to detect and record various sounds in your environment, providing real-time alerts. It's particularly useful for nighttime awareness, sleep analysis, and documenting incidents.

Highlights
  • AI sound detection
  • Real-time alerts
  • Sleep quality analysis
  • Sound recording and playback
  • Mosquito and animal sound detection
  • Everyday sound identification
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a personal AI sound detector. SoundClass recognizes important sounds around you, keeps a clear detection history, and helps its models adapt to your environment. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose a category: Animals, Baby, Health, Mosquitoes, or Security. 2. Start detection and select the sensitivity that fits your room. 3. Receive a local notification when SoundClass confirms a sound. 4. Review saved audio detections as correct, incorrect, or another sound. 5. Use those reviews to train improved models for your environment. SOUNDS SOUNDCLASS CAN RECOGNIZE • Cats, dogs, and mice • Baby crying and snoring • Coughing, sneezing, and snoring • Mosquito activity • Door knocks, glass breaking, gunshots, and alarm sirens FEATURES • Live AI sound recognition on your device • Adjustable sensitivity and fine-tuning controls • Detection history with audio clips and confidence details • Audio review and personalized model training • Local notifications for confirmed detections • Optional HomeKit light response • Multiple themes with light and dark appearance Recognition accuracy can vary with distance, background noise, device placement, microphone quality, and the sound itself. SoundClass is an assistive utility and must not be used as an emergency, medical, security, or safety-critical alert system. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ GoldTime Terms and Conditions: https://goldtime.com.ar/terms.html

Screenshots

EavesDropper4 screens
SoundClass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SoundClass at 4.4 against EavesDropper's 3.8. SoundClass also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 75 months). EavesDropper's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. EavesDropper sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and SoundClass sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SoundClass holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 10 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EavesDropper ships an update every 75 months, SoundClass every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EavesDropper versus SoundClass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEavesDropperSoundClass
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (6 ratings)4.4 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings610 — better
Update frequencyEvery 75 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB54 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWinkpass Creations, Inc.Javier Ariel Bargas

Customer experience

EavesDropper

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

SoundClass

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

EavesDropper

Subscriptions1
  • Export for 1 Month$3.991 Month
2 purchases

SoundClass

One-time2
  • Battery x 10$0.99
  • Battery x 40$1.99

Questions

Is EavesDropper free?
EavesDropper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SoundClass free?
SoundClass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EavesDropper or SoundClass?
SoundClass is rated higher. EavesDropper averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SoundClass averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.
Do EavesDropper or SoundClass have ads?
SoundClass shows ads; EavesDropper does not.
Which is updated more often, EavesDropper or SoundClass?
EavesDropper ships an update every 75 months, and SoundClass every 10 days. Most recently, EavesDropper was updated on September 21, 2026 and SoundClass on September 24, 2026.

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