# Earworm vs Stigma 2

The clearest difference is price: Stigma 2 at $5.99 against Earworm's $64.99. Stigma 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). Earworm's advantage is ratings volume (130 vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Earworm costs $64.99 and Stigma 2 $5.99 up front. Earworm sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Stigma 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Earworm against 5.0 for Stigma 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Earworm has 130 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Earworm ships an update every 6 weeks, Stigma 2 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Earworm | Stigma 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $64.99 | **$5.99** |
| Rating | [5.0 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earworm/id953365139/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stigma-2-magic-trick-tricks/id1452060715/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **130** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 30 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marc Kerstein](https://appshunter.io/developer/821255617) | [Ioannis Gkortsos](https://appshunter.io/developer/945744733) |

## What reviewers say

### Earworm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earworm/id953365139)

This app enables a magic trick where you can seemingly predict a song or video a friend is thinking of. It works with borrowed phones and can be performed in person or remotely, with no accomplices or memory work required.

**Highlights:** Song prediction effect, Performable in person or remotely, Works with borrowed phones, No accomplice needed, Any song can be named, Works with multiple services, Supports notifications

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Earworm Pro | $49.99 | one-time |
| Earworm Remote | $49.99 | one-time |


### Stigma 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stigma-2-magic-trick-tricks/id1452060715)

Perform a mind-blowing magic trick where the screen of your device changes to a spectator's chosen color. This app requires no internet, other devices, or special items, offering a seamless illusion.

**Highlights:** Mind-blowing color prediction effect, Works wirelessly with audience interaction, No internet, other devices, or special items needed, Instant repeat performance capability, Quick action via 3D Touch, Biometric authentication for secret protection

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Earworm free?

Earworm costs $64.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Stigma 2 free?

Stigma 2 costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Earworm or Stigma 2?

Earworm and Stigma 2 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 130 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Earworm or Stigma 2 have ads?

Neither Earworm nor Stigma 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Earworm or Stigma 2?

Earworm ships an update every 6 weeks, and Stigma 2 every 5 months. Most recently, Earworm was updated on October 15, 2026 and Stigma 2 on October 11, 2026.

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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.*