# Head Shadow — Hearing Aid

> iPhone hearing aid app for single-sided deafness and mild hearing loss. (iPhone/iPad app by Isa Asudeh.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/head-shadow/id1454070507 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Isa Asudeh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454070506)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.4 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-01-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/head-shadow/id1454070507/reviews.md

## What is Head Shadow?

WHAT IS THE HEAD SHADOW APP?
Head Shadow is an iPhone hearing aid app for people with single-sided deafness or mild hearing loss in both ears. When you play the app, the iPhone or AirPods microphone captures the nearby sounds. Then, the app’s audio equalizer amplifies the sounds and plays on wired headphones or AirPods.

THE APP, WITH AIRPODS, FOR SINGLE-SIDED DEAFNESS
Activate the left or right microphone on AirPods when playing the Head Shadow app to aid in single-sided deafness. Place the AirPod with the active microphone in your deaf ear and the other AirPod in your hearing ear. Play the app to capture sounds on the side of your deaf ear, amplify and cross to the AirPod in your hearing ear.

THE APP, WITH ANY HEADPHONES, FOR MILD HEARING LOSS
If you have mild hearing loss in both ears, play the Head Shadow app with any headphones you currently own. Just connect your headphones to your iPhone and play. The app then captures sounds near the bottom iPhone microphone, amplifies them, and plays them on your headphones.

THE APP’S UNIQUE AUDIO AMPLIFIER
We have developed a unique 10-band audio equalizer with Reverb options to amplify sounds captured by connected microphones. The Head Shadow app’s equalizer sliders can fine-tune the amplification of all ten frequencies of standard audiograms obtained from a hearing test. On the App’s Reverb screen, you can select various spaces for reverberations of the microphone sounds. 

THE APP WITH A FREE TRIAL, NO ADS, AND NO SUBSCRIPTIONS
The Head Shadow app is priced at a one-time purchase payment of $5 and has no ads and no subscriptions. You can try all features of the app for free, with no obligation to purchase for 30 days. The app works on iPhone 5 original of 2012, and all the later iPhones. It also works on iPads.

## Key features

- Single-sided deafness aid
- Mild hearing loss amplification
- 10-band audio equalizer
- Reverb options
- Works with AirPods and wired headphones
- 30-day free trial

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free 30-Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| One time purchase | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/head-shadow/id1454070507/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Game changer

*2025-12-19*

I was struggling to hear customers, my wife, any body who was on my deaf side.  Once you get the settings adjusted, all I can say is wow. I feel like I can actually follow conversations and interact in situations where before I just kept quiet because I couldn’t hear what was actually happening.

### 5/5 — Great App

*2024-12-10, version 1.21*

The app is super helpful and easy to use making using it an overall very great experience!

### 5/5 — User-Friendly Hearing Aid Solution

*2024-12-02*

I've used the Head Shadow, and it’s been such a helpful tool. It’s super easy to set up, and the user-friendly design makes it simple to adjust. The sound is clear and natural, It works great with my AirPods. definitely worth trying if you need a extra hearing support.

**Developer response:** Well put. Thanks for your positive review.

### 2/5 — Sort of?

*2023-02-14*

It kinda works, but the echo of your voice is quite distracting. Plus, I purchased it, and after several months of the app being rather dormant on the phone it seemed to have forgotten this and now I’d have to purchase it again to tinker with it. 
While it states it works with an audiogram, there’s nowhere in the software to add yours. It means well, I’m sure.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your review.

You don’t need to purchase the app again. Simply go to the App’s Settings, and touch the “Restore Purchase” option. Then touch “Try or buy” and notice that you have already purchased the app. If you have changed you iPhone after you purchased the app, you might have to use App Store to check your Purchased and download the App again.

Adding audiogram is done on your iPhone. If you touch the “Head Shadow FAQ” option in App’s Settings, you will find much help, including  “How to add your audiogram to your iPhone”.

Your comments about voice echo is correct. We’re trying to fix this. Please email support@swiftricity.com for more details.

### 4/5 — Question

*2022-10-07*

I would like to know if the app is still getting updated and getting better. I did not see the option to disable and enable the microphone of the mobile. How can i do that? I have the airpods and i would like to use for example only the microphone of the airpods.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your support.

Yes we’re active and work on new improvements of the Head Shadow App. 

In order to disable iPhone microphone, first connect a Bluetooth headset to your iPhone. Then turn on the Bluetooth microphone switch in the Head Shadow App Settings.

Play the app and the Bluetooth microphone is now active.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2021-04-07, version 1.10*

It’s an amazing app

## Frequently asked questions about Head Shadow

### How does Head Shadow help with single-sided deafness?

For single-sided deafness, you activate the left or right microphone on your AirPods. Place the AirPod with the active microphone in your deaf ear and the other in your hearing ear. The app captures sound on the deaf side, amplifies it, and transmits it to the AirPod in your hearing ear.

### Can Head Shadow be used for mild hearing loss in both ears?

Yes, if you have mild hearing loss in both ears, you can use Head Shadow with any wired headphones connected to your iPhone. The app captures sounds near the iPhone's bottom microphone, amplifies them, and plays them through your headphones.

### What audio customization options does Head Shadow offer?

Head Shadow features a unique 10-band audio equalizer with Reverb options. You can fine-tune the amplification for all ten frequencies based on audiogram results and select various reverberation spaces for microphone sounds.

### What is the pricing for Head Shadow?

Head Shadow is available for a one-time purchase of $5. There are no ads or subscriptions required after the initial purchase.

### Does Head Shadow have a free trial?

Yes, you can try all features of Head Shadow for free for 30 days with no obligation to purchase. This allows you to experience the app's functionality before committing to a purchase.

### What devices are compatible with Head Shadow?

Head Shadow works on iPhone 5 (2012) and all later iPhone models, as well as iPads. It supports iPhones and iPods.

### How frequently is Head Shadow updated?

The latest version of Head Shadow is 1.21, and it was last updated on November 16, 2024. This indicates regular updates to maintain and improve the application.

### What is the age rating for Head Shadow?

Head Shadow has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.21 — 2024-11-16

Link to the app's privacy policy was updated and now is pointing to content on the app's new website.

### 1.20 — 2024-11-14

The support and marketing website URLs have changed, and the App description is simplified.

### 1.10 — 2021-03-20

In this 1.10 version, we updated a VoiceOver description hint for better accessibility and improved the user-facing text in the App. Please contact us at support@swiftricity.com for a quick response to your questions.

### 1.09 — 2020-11-26

This version includes new improvements and bug fixes on the VoiceOver and Larger Text accessibilities.

### 1.08 — 2020-10-27

This is a new release for the iOS 14. New tests show that the Headphone Accommodations feature of iOS 14 substantially improves the sound output of this app, when used with the Apple AirPods Pro.

Test details with the AirPods Pro:

- Set up the Headphone Accommodations on iPhone running iOS 14.
- Customize the headphone audio levels with user audiogram data from the Health App.
- Customize Transparency mode on the AirPods Pro.
- Run this app with AirPods Pro in Noise Cancellation or Transparency mode.

— For a user with slight hearing loss in both ears, capture sounds on the iPhone microphone.
— For a user with single-sided deafness, capture sounds on the AirPods Pro microphone.


Test results:

— User with slight hearing loss in both ears can hear well in a noisy place.
— User with single-sided deafness can now hear someone on the side of their deaf ear.

Thanks and keep safe.

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