Comparison

Practice Log vs PracticeBuddy

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Session timer and recording
  • Metronome and tuner
  • Sheet music integration
  • Spaced repetition learning
  • Practice video export
  • Progress tracking and reviews
  • Data export
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Practice Log4 screens
PracticeBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Practice Log versus PracticeBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPractice LogPracticeBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTao HongNahyun Kim

Customer experience

Practice Log

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PracticeBuddy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Practice Log

Subscriptions1
  • PracticeLog Pro Yearly14 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • PracticeLog Pro Lifetime$24.99
None

PracticeBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Practice Log free?
Practice Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PracticeBuddy free?
PracticeBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Practice Log or PracticeBuddy?
PracticeBuddy is rated higher. Practice Log averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while PracticeBuddy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Practice Log or PracticeBuddy have ads?
Neither Practice Log nor PracticeBuddy shows ads.

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