# Practice Time vs PracticeBuddy

The clearest difference is rating: PracticeBuddy at 5.0 against Practice Time's 4.2. PracticeBuddy also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Practice Time's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PracticeBuddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Practice Time has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Practice Time | PracticeBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practice-time-autostart-timer/id6758274752/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practicebuddy-music-log/id6758546417/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 6 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DOTAIR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6820646571) | [Nahyun Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873538476) |

## What reviewers say

### Practice Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practice-time-autostart-timer/id6758274752)

This app automatically tracks your music practice time by listening to your instrument. It pauses when you stop playing and resumes when you start, ensuring accurate logs. Create individual profiles for each user with their own goals, history, and streaks.

**Highlights:** Automatic timing, Individual user profiles, Daily goals and streaks, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Notes and recordings, Built-in metronome, Practice history tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PracticeBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practicebuddy-music-log/id6758546417)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Practice Time free?

Practice Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PracticeBuddy free?

PracticeBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Practice Time or PracticeBuddy?

PracticeBuddy is rated higher. Practice Time averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while PracticeBuddy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Practice Time or PracticeBuddy have ads?

Neither Practice Time nor PracticeBuddy shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*