EARS Mobile Sensing

EARS Mobile Sensing

Behavioral research system

30 ratings
7 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 9, 2019
  • September 9, 2026

Background Location Access

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About

This app collects digital information from your mobile device to help researchers study behavioral health patterns. It aims to improve mental health support, especially for young people and underserved groups, by analyzing data like mobility, screen time, and sleep. Your data is kept safe and is not sold or used for advertising.

✓Behavioral health data collection
✓GPS for mobility patterns
✓Keyboard sentiment analysis
✓Music and media listening data
✓Screen time and device usage tracking
✓Sleep data integration
✓Call status monitoring
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What's New in EARS Mobile Sensing

2.5.7

September 9, 2026

Improved Spanish language support

User reviews

the keyboard is bad

I don’t understand how they expect us to use the keyboard when it’s really bad??? It’s really not worth doing 😒

please, i am BEGGING, fix the keyboard!!

i have had autocorrect, autocapitalization and predictive text turned off for YEARS. this has led to me overall getting better at spelling. however, i downloaded this app today for a research study, and all of a sudden, all of the aforementioned are back, much to my chagrin. to improve the user experience, i would greatly recommend updating the keyboard—as many other users have also suggested—to sync with device settings. can't even type an em dash with the ears keyboard!!
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absolutely horrible keyboard

I understand that this is meant for research , but they really need to update the keyboard

Laggy

Total chungus keyboard it autocorrects before yo even finish typing a word and is so laggy. At least I get payed for the study 🤷‍♀️

Keyboard is awful

They want you to use a special keyboard which has a predictive text feature which is the worst I have ever used. Does this weird thing where after it corrects something incorrectly and you start deleting to fix it, it will change the word back to what you had meant to type. It's really aggressive too, I have to go back and forth multiple times to write what I wanted. Really glad I only have to use this for 5 weeks.
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FAQ

What kind of data does EARS collect?

EARS collects data such as accelerometer readings, GPS location for mobility, keyboard usage for sentiment analysis, music and media listening habits, battery status, call status, screen time, and sleep data via HealthKit.

Is EARS free to use?

Yes, EARS is available for free. The app is a tool for research participants and does not require any payment to download or use.

How does EARS protect user data?

Ksana Health states that your digital data is kept safe and is not sold to anyone or used for targeted advertising. An Ethics Committee ensures data usage agreements, safety, and that research benefits outweigh risks.

What is the purpose of the data collected by EARS?

The data collected by EARS is used by behavioral health researchers to study patterns in behavior, which can help improve mental and behavioral health support and address mental health challenges.

Can I opt out of the EARS research study?

Yes, the Ethics Committee ensures that you can easily opt out of the research study at any time. Specific opt-out procedures would be provided by the research study administrator.

What devices does EARS support?

EARS is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to leverage the sensors and capabilities of these Apple mobile devices.

How often is EARS updated?

The latest version of EARS is 2.5.1, and it was last updated on December 22, 2025. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance.

What is the age rating for EARS?

EARS has an age rating of 4+, meaning it is considered appropriate for children aged 4 and older. This rating is based on general content guidelines.