Ear Assist: Hearing Amplifier

Ear Assist: Hearing Amplifier

Boost Voices, TV & Lectures

29 ratings
432 reviews
Free
In-App PurchasesWith Ads

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Released
November 12, 2012
Updated
November 3, 2026

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This app amplifies audio in real-time through your device's microphone and headphones, offering customizable sound profiles. It also allows for high-quality audio recording and works seamlessly with various audio devices. Privacy is a key focus, with all audio processing kept on the device.

✓Real-time audio amplification
✓5-band equalizer for customization
✓Save custom audio settings
✓High-quality MP3 recording
✓Works with AirPods and Bluetooth headphones
✓Visual audio level meters
✓Background operation
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What's New in Ear Assist

2.11.0

November 3, 2026

New: the Clear Speech tab (Ear Assist Pro). It brings voices forward and turns room noise down, on your device. Choose the Ear Assist model or the engine built into iOS. Volume safety, for everyone: set a maximum output and sudden loud sounds are held below it. A one-time note explains the short delay Bluetooth headphones add. Fixes and improvements.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Ear Assist Pro

No ads, recording and the full equaliser

$2.991 Month
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User reviews

it's free I love it

Five stars for being actually free!!

Would love if it also had a way to filter out background noise. Would pay a one-time amount for that even.

Porn at the bottom

There is porn at the bottom of the app interface. WHY??? Get rid of it! Also, when using app can only hear some words and the rest are garbled or not picked up at all. Was less than 20' away and there was no other sound or talking in the room.

Response from developer

Thank you for flagging this, and I'm sorry. You're right: that ad should never have appeared. The free version of Ear Assist shows ads through Google's network, and the content rating on our account was set too permissively. I've now capped it at a Teen rating, so ads with adult content are blocked. If you ever see anything like it again, please email info@overpass.co.uk with a screenshot and I'll block that advertiser directly. On the sound: Ear Assist amplifies your iPhone's built-in microphone, which is designed to pick up voices within a few feet, not across a room. At 20 feet speech will come through patchy. It works best with the phone placed close to the sound and headphones on, and with the equaliser set to boost the voice range. If you'd like a hand getting it set up, email me at the address above and I'll reply personally. Eric, Overpass

Completely useless

Randomly came across the app and figured WTH, why not? All volumes were turned up and explored the eq extensively and didn’t hear a thing no matter how close the source was to me. Doesn’t even earn a star, shouldn’t even have the option to rate it. The 1 it has is to just post this.

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Won’t work

Had this app on my android many years ago and it worked great. Downloaded on my iPhone 12 & it doesn’t work at all.

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

App crashes

Bug

Recordings can't be saved

Bug

Doesn't work on certain devices

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add Bluetooth support

Feature

Improve sound quality and volume

Feature

Reduce ads

Feature

Add camera functionality

Feature

Provide better instructions/tutorials

Feature

FAQ

What does Ear Assist do?

Ear Assist transforms your iPhone or iPad into an audio amplification tool. It captures sound through your device's microphone and delivers enhanced audio to your headphones in real-time, helping you hear better in various situations like lectures or noisy environments.

What are the key features of Ear Assist?

Key features include crystal-clear audio amplification, a 5-band equalizer for fine-tuning sound, the ability to save custom listening settings, high-quality MP3 recording, and seamless compatibility with AirPods, Bluetooth headphones, and wired headphones.

Is Ear Assist a medical device?

No, Ear Assist is an audio enhancement utility for everyday listening and is not a medical device. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition and is not a substitute for professional hearing aids. For hearing concerns, consult a healthcare provider.

How can I customize my listening experience?

You can customize your listening experience using the built-in 5-band equalizer. This allows you to boost higher frequencies for clearer voices, enhance mid-range tones for balanced audio, adjust bass levels for richer sound, and save these custom settings for different situations.

What are the premium features available?

Upgrading to premium unlocks extended features such as a 10-band equalizer, removal of advertisements, unlimited MP3 recording capabilities, and additional preset audio profiles. This offers a more comprehensive and personalized audio enhancement experience.