# ByEar — Audio Mindfulness Journeys

> Audio Mindfulness Journeys (iPhone/iPad app by Matthysen Holding BV.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byear/id6670345802 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matthysen Holding BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524804594)
- Category: Entertainment, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.5 · 96 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2024-09-19
- Data updated: 2025-08-30

## What is ByEar?

Your daily walk transforms into an enchanting journey guided by an elusive owl.

Your goal? Find and follow the owl as it moves from tree to tree. Listen carefully for its hoots and the flutter of its wings. This audio hide-and-seek guides you along a unique path, turning familiar streets into an unexplored wilderness.Step outside and put on your headphones. The familiar sounds of your neighborhood fade, replaced by gentle rustling leaves and a distant, intriguing hoot. This is the beginning of your audio adventure.

- Immersive 3D audio experience
- Screen-free, encouraging mindful listening and movement
- Transforms your neighborhood into a virtual forest
- Simple, intuitive navigation guided by owl sounds

This proof-of-concept showcases the potential of immersive audio navigation. As you follow the owl, you're not just taking a walk – you're exploring a new form of mindfulness and environmental connection. This version focuses on the owl-guided walk. Future updates will expand the range of audio experiences available.

This experience is optimized for the following earphones and headsets 
AirPods Max
AirPods Pro
AirPods (3rd generation)
Beats Fit Pro
Beats Studio Pro 
and Beats Solo 4

## Is ByEar safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess ByEar.

## Is ByEar legit?

ByEar is no longer available in the App Store. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for ByEar is 35 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2024-09-24

Updated design to make UX better.

### 1.1 — 2024-09-23

Updated sound for a better experience.

### 1.0 — 2024-09-19

No release notes.

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