Practice Log vs PracticeBuddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Practice Log
This app helps musicians track practice sessions with a timer, recording, and playback features. It includes a metronome, tuner, and sheet music integration. Advanced features like audio editing and video export are available through a subscription.
- Session timer and recording
- Metronome and tuner
- Sheet music integration
- Spaced repetition learning
- Practice video export
- Progress tracking and reviews
- Data export
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Practice Log is a practice journal for musicians: start the timer, record yourself, then listen back. • Session timer and recording Start with one tap. Record the whole session, then play it back on a waveform — drag to the part that went wrong and hear it again. Recordings stay on your device. • Metronome and tuner A metronome with custom accents, subdivisions, and progressive tempo training. A tuner for guitar, bass, ukulele, violin, viola and more, plus a chromatic mode. • Sheet music Add MusicXML scores to any exercise and pull them up while you play. • Spaced repetition Built on FSRS — suggestions are based on how memory actually fades, not just how long ago you practised something. • Practice videos Turn a recording into a vertical video with waveform and beat grid, ready to share. Or share the original audio when your teacher needs to hear the whole piece. • Progress you can see Practice time and streaks are tracked automatically, with weekly and monthly reviews. Export everything at any time — your data is yours. For anyone building a daily practice habit, and for players who want to look back seriously. • PracticeLog Pro Advanced metronome, audio editor, practice video export, share links and full-history insights. Yearly subscription $9.99 (14-day free trial) or a one-time lifetime purchase $24.99, with Family Sharing; the App Store shows the exact price for your region. Recording, sheet music, tuner, basic metronome and data export stay free forever — your data is always yours. Subscriptions renew automatically and can be cancelled anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://practicelog.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://practicelog.io/privacy
PracticeBuddy
Log your instrument practice sessions, track time spent on specific pieces, and record repeat drills. Jot down notes and reflections to monitor progress and stay motivated. Visualize your practice history with insightful statistics.
- Log practice time by instrument and piece
- Track repeat drills with target setting
- Record practice notes and reflections
- View monthly practice history and statistics
- Supports any musical instrument
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Ever wonder, what did I practice today? Practice Buddy helps you keep track of your instrument practice. Log your practice time, repeat drills, and notes — all in one place. ---------- Here's what you can track ▪ Practice Time - Track how long you practiced. - See your time broken down by each piece. ▪ Repeat Practice - Check off how many times you repeated a tricky section. - Set a target and tick them off one by one. ▪ Notes - Jot down thoughts during practice, or things to focus on next time. ▪ Reflection - Look back on your day's practice with a quick note. - Record what changed, what to work on next, and how you felt. ▪ Stats - View your monthly practice history. - A helpful way to see how far you've come. ---------- This app is for you if... - You want to keep a record of your practice - You want to see your practice time organized - You want to track your repeat drills Piano, violin, guitar, and more — it works for any instrument. ---------- Practice is often a solo journey. You take what you learned in lessons, repeat the hard parts, and push yourself to get a little better each day. I believe that when you write it down, you start to see small changes, and find the motivation to keep going. Practice Buddy won't practice for you, but it's here to help you remember every step. ---------- Contact & Feedback If something feels off, or you have a feature idea, don't hesitate to reach out. In-app feedback, email, or Instagram DM — all welcome :) ▪ Email: practicebuddy.app@gmail.com ▪ Instagram: @practicebuddy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PracticeBuddy at none against Practice Log's 2. PracticeBuddy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Practice Log's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Practice Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. PracticeBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.
PracticeBuddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Practice Log has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
| Parameter | Practice Log | PracticeBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tao Hong | Nahyun Kim |
Customer experience
Practice Log
PracticeBuddy
In-app purchases
Practice Log
- PracticeLog Pro Yearly14 Days trial$9.991 Year
- PracticeLog Pro Lifetime$24.99
PracticeBuddy
No in-app purchases







