# Earworm vs The ReaList

The clearest difference is price: The ReaList at Free against Earworm's $64.99. The ReaList also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). Earworm's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (92% vs 80%). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

The ReaList is free to download; Earworm costs $64.99 up front. Earworm sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and The ReaList sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Earworm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 130 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Earworm's written reviews are positive against 80% of The ReaList's.

Earworm ships an update every 6 weeks, The ReaList fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Earworm | The ReaList |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $64.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earworm/id953365139/reviews)** | [4.5 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-realist/id1476768138/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **130** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 30 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marc Kerstein](https://appshunter.io/developer/821255617) | [Grigor Rostami](https://appshunter.io/developer/331480973) |

## 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 |


### The ReaList

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-realist/id1476768138)

This app enables magicians to perform incredible predictions using a borrowed phone, with no need for their own device. It offers two unique methods for both close-up and stage performances, allowing for instant, examinable magic with customisable presets.

**Highlights:** Perform on a borrowed phone, No phone usage during performance, Two unique prediction methods, Instant reset and multiple predictions, Create and share custom presets, Stage magic for large audiences, Bluetooth remote input

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReaList Free | Free | one-time |
| Full Version | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Earworm free?

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

### Is The ReaList free?

The ReaList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Earworm or The ReaList?

Earworm is rated higher. Earworm averages 5.0 out of 5 from 130 ratings, while The ReaList averages 4.5 from 30 ratings.

### Do Earworm or The ReaList have ads?

Neither Earworm nor The ReaList shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Earworm or The ReaList?

Earworm ships an update every 6 weeks, and The ReaList fortnightly. Most recently, Earworm was updated on September 23, 2026 and The ReaList on September 9, 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.*