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Ear Assist: Hearing Amplifier

Ear Assist: Hearing Amplifier

Boost Voices, TV & Lectures

33 ratings
432 reviews
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Released
November 12, 2012
Updated
November 3, 2026

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Developer

Overpass Limited
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Enhance audio clarity through headphones, making voices, TV, and lectures significantly louder. Choose between natural sound or speech-optimized modes with noise reduction. Advanced features include sound shaping and recording capabilities.

✓Volume control with +18 dB boost
✓Natural and Speech listening modes
✓Five-band equalizer (Pro feature)
✓Record lectures and talks (Pro feature)
✓Works with wired and Bluetooth headphones
✓On-device audio processing
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What users say about Ear Assist

Reviews of Ear Assist are mostly negative: the Lifestyle app is rated 4.0/5 from 33 App Store ratings. What users like most: works well, useful for spying/eavesdropping. Top complaints: doesn't work with Bluetooth headphones, can't hear anything/very low volume. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Works well
  • 🔍Useful for spying/eavesdropping
  • 🔊Amplifies sound
  • 🎧Works with headphones

Negative things

  • 🐛Doesn't work with Bluetooth headphones
  • 🔇Can't hear anything/very low volume
  • 🔊Produces loud static/buzzing noises
  • 💤Doesn't work as advertised
  • 🙅‍♂️Too many ads
  • 🔒Privacy concerns
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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

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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.
RReadingKoalas

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.
TTRWP124

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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VTVarun tamang

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

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Doesn't work on certain devices

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add Bluetooth support

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Improve sound quality and volume

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Reduce ads

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Add camera functionality

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Provide better instructions/tutorials

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FAQ

Does Ear Assist have ads?

Yes, Ear Assist contains advertisements. The free version displays ads, and the Pro version removes them. The app also uses analytics and crash reporting services.

What are the subscription options for Ear Assist Pro?

Ear Assist Pro offers a monthly subscription for $2.99 or an annual subscription for $14.99. A one-off lifetime purchase option is also available. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.

Can Ear Assist be used with Bluetooth headphones?

Yes, Ear Assist works with Bluetooth headphones. However, users may experience a slight delay or echo compared to wired headphones. The app uses your iPhone's microphone by default with Bluetooth, preserving stereo sound.

What is the difference between Natural and Speech listening modes in Ear Assist?

The Natural mode provides sound as the microphone picks it up, ideal for music or ambient sounds. The Speech mode uses Apple's voice processing to reduce background noise and echo, making it best for conversations, lectures, and TV.

How often is Ear Assist updated?

The latest version, 2.11.0, was released on November 3, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the app has been actively maintained since its initial release in 2012.

Is Ear Assist suitable for children?

Ear Assist has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users. The app is designed as an entertainment and convenience utility for listening through headphones.

What are the privacy features of Ear Assist?

Audio processing is done on your device, meaning Ear Assist does not upload what it picks up or records. The App Privacy section details the data collected by analytics and crash reporting services used by the app.

What are the main pros and cons of Ear Assist according to user reviews?

Users praise its ability to amplify sound and its usefulness with headphones. However, common complaints include issues with Bluetooth headphones, low volume, static, not working as advertised, and excessive ads.