# E.A.R. vs Ear Spy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: E.A.R. at none against Ear Spy's 2. E.A.R. also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Ear Spy's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ear Spy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. E.A.R. asks for nothing beyond the download.

E.A.R. ships an update every 7 months, Ear Spy weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | E.A.R. | Ear Spy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ear-spy/id6783487756/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **6** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Size | 51 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zero Plus Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536723252) | [Awais Muneer](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783487758) |

## What reviewers say

### E.A.R.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ear/id6746743841)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ear Spy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ear-spy/id6783487756)

Amplify ambient sounds and bring distant voices closer in real-time using your phone's microphone and headphones. Features include environment presets, a 10-band equalizer, personal hearing calibration, and on-device live transcription. It prioritizes privacy with all processing done locally.

**Highlights:** Real-time sound amplification, Environment presets, 10-band parametric equalizer, Personal hearing calibration, Unlimited clip capture, On-device live transcription, Hearing-safety limiter

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly (with trial) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is E.A.R. free?

E.A.R. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ear Spy free?

Ear Spy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do E.A.R. or Ear Spy have ads?

Neither E.A.R. nor Ear Spy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, E.A.R. or Ear Spy?

E.A.R. ships an update every 7 months, and Ear Spy weekly. Most recently, E.A.R. was updated on October 2, 2026 and Ear Spy on October 10, 2026.

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