Comparison

Ear Spy Apps vs Recordi

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

Head to head
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

About

Recordi

This app intelligently captures and classifies various audio events, from snoring and speech to music and environmental noises. It offers effortless organization, resilient recording capabilities, and versatile microphone modes for optimal quality. Your recordings and recognition results are kept private and confidential.

Highlights
  • Sound recognition for over 20 distinct sounds
  • Effortless organization and categorization
  • Resilient recording with automatic resume
  • Versatile microphone modes
  • Privacy-focused data ownership
Features
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Recordi is your intelligent sound companion, designed to capture and classify audio effortlessly. Whether you’re tracking snoring patterns, extracting crucial speech segments, or documenting special moments, Recordi has you covered. Download it now and experience the power of Recordi! Key Features: - Sound Recognition: Recordi identifies over 20 distinct sounds, including snoring, speech, laughter, baby cries, singing, music, car noises, etc. It's like having your own personal audio investigator! - Effortless Organization: Filter and categorize your recordings seamlessly. Jump to specific segments with a simple tap, and control playback with intuitive drag gestures. - Resilient Recording: Recordi automatically resumes recording after interruptions caused by alarms or phone calls. Customize this behavior to suit your preferences. - Versatile Mic Modes: Choose from three iOS microphone modes for optimal recording quality. - Privacy First: you retain ownership of your recordings and recognition results. Your data remains secure and confidential. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ear Spy Apps4 screens
Recordi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Ear Spy Apps at 1.3K against Recordi's 4. Ear Spy Apps also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.2). Recordi's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). 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. Ear Spy Apps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Recordi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Recordi holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ear Spy Apps has 1.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Ear Spy Apps's written reviews are positive against 100% of Recordi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ear Spy Apps ships an update every 5 weeks, Recordi every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ear Spy Apps versus Recordi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEar Spy AppsRecordi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.3K ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNino GogoladzeBruce Long

Customer experience

Ear Spy Apps

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

Recordi

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

Recordi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
3 purchases

Recordi

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited Weekly7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Yearly1 Month trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Ear Spy Apps free?
Ear Spy Apps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Recordi free?
Recordi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ear Spy Apps or Recordi?
Recordi is rated higher. Ear Spy Apps averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Recordi averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Ear Spy Apps or Recordi have ads?
Neither Ear Spy Apps nor Recordi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ear Spy Apps or Recordi?
Ear Spy Apps ships an update every 5 weeks, and Recordi every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ear Spy Apps was updated on October 30, 2026 and Recordi on October 8, 2026.

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