# Heard: Who Really Listened — The listening score app

> Objectively score listening skills in conversations using science-backed metrics. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Cinquino.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heard-who-really-listened/id6806034660 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Cinquino](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806034662)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.5 · 121 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-13
- Data updated: 2026-10-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heard-who-really-listened/id6806034660/reviews.md

## What is Heard?

Stop arguing about who really listened. Settle it with the science-backed listening score.

Somebody in your life swears they listen. You are not so sure. Heard ends the debate the fair way: one real conversation, recorded in the open, and a listening report counted on the recording.

THE RITUAL
Bring something that matters. Share it. Let them listen. Then find out whether they really did (and how they can get better next time!).

THE LISTENING SCORE
One number, 0 to 100, built only from the exact counts: the room the listener gave and the curiosity their questions showed. Under it, the full report, with one thing to try next time.

THE OLDEST ARGUMENT, FINALLY CHECKABLE
"You never listen to me" has gone unanswered for generations because nobody could check it. Now it is checkable. Score yourself on one conversation, score them on the next, and let the counts speak. Whoever the count favors, now you both know.

THREE KINDS OF NUMBERS, SAID PLAINLY
Heard tells you which numbers are which. Exact counts, like talk share, turns, longest turn, and questions asked, open versus closed, are counted in code on the recording and stated as fact. Careful reads, like reflections and their ratios, arrive with their margin said out loud. Judgment reads, like empathy and staying with a hard moment, appear as coaching bands, never as scores, because an honest instrument does not pretend to measure warmth. The measures are science-backed and the counting is software.

LEARN WHAT WE MEASURE
Short lessons teach every measure before you record: what it is, what strong looks like, and one thing to try. A deck of conversation prompts helps you bring something real, from light to deep.

TAKE 1 TO TAKE 2
Record again and Heard shows exactly what changed, measure by measure, point by point, counted the same way every time.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
Heard scores a conversation only after you confirm that everyone recorded agreed to it. Audio never leaves this phone. Names are shortened right on the phone before anything is scored, and only that shortened text goes to our server for scoring. Reports belong to the person who was scored and are shared only by their own tap. No leaderboards, no feeds, no comparing you to anyone.

REPORT CREDITS
Scoring runs on report credits purchased in the app. One credit scores one conversation of up to 30 minutes; the recording stops itself at the limit. Reports you have already run stay on your phone at no extra charge.

Bring something that matters. Record the conversation. Find out who really listened.

## Key features

- Science-backed listening score (0-100)
- Objective conversation metrics (talk share, turns, questions)
- Coaching bands for empathy and difficult moments
- Short lessons on each measure
- Conversation prompts for real discussions
- Private by design, audio stays on device
- Report credits for scoring

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Report Credit | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 Report Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 10 Report Credits | $39.99 | one-time |


## Is Heard safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Heard.

## Is Heard legit?

Heard: Who Really Listened has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Heard is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heard-who-really-listened/id6806034660/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Food for Thought

*2026-09-25*

Using this app can be really eye-opening. When my wife and I reflect on  a tough conversation we had, it often ends in disagreement, like we  had completely different experiences. This tool is helpful as an objective observer and commentator on how we were with each other. It’s hard to ignore app feedback like this: “When the conversation got personal about you, you left it fast: ‘This is going in a terrible direction,’ followed by a pivot to
‘Shall we talk budget?’” Using the app has giving me moments of genuine self-reflection. Now I want to run it through conversations I have with other family members!

### 5/5 — Incredibly helpful!

*2026-09-22*

My partner and I had a great experience using this app. It really helped us to slow down and be more intentional in our communication. The report gave us some areas to celebrate and also clarity on where we often get stuck in feeling heard/connected. We are already looking forward to using it again and feeling inspired to improve our scores! This is the best competition I could ask for.

### 5/5 — What a useful tool!!

*2026-09-16*

This app is wild. I used it in a conversation with my partner, and it not only allowed me to see - objectively- that I could be a better listener but it also provided suggestions and logic around the “how and why.” I’ve never used anything like this before and now I can’t think of a situation it wouldn’t be helpful in. Where was this when I needed my past managers to HEAR ME?! Great app!

## Frequently asked questions about Heard

### What is the Heard app?

Heard is a lifestyle app designed to objectively measure listening skills during conversations. It uses science-backed metrics to provide a listening score and detailed feedback.

### How does Heard score listening?

Heard calculates a listening score from 0 to 100 based on exact counts of metrics like talk share, turns, and the curiosity shown through questions asked. It also provides coaching bands for empathy.

### Is Heard private?

Yes, Heard is designed with privacy in mind. Audio recordings only leave the phone after you confirm everyone agreed to record, and names are shortened before scoring. Reports are private and shared only by the user.

### How much does Heard cost?

Heard is free to download and use. Scoring conversations requires purchasing report credits within the app. One credit scores one conversation up to 30 minutes.

### What devices does Heard support?

Based on the provided data, Heard is currently supported on iPhones.

### How often is Heard updated?

The latest version of Heard is 1.0.2, last updated on September 14, 2026. This suggests a recent update, with future updates likely to follow.

### What age rating is Heard?

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

### Does Heard have ads?

No, the app data indicates that Heard does not have advertisements.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-09-20

New in 1.0.3: the answers are one tap away. A Questions button on the home screen opens the full FAQ, and Why these prices? on the credits screen opens the answer to that exact question. Recording, scoring, and your reports are unchanged.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-09-14

One credit now scores one conversation of up to 30 minutes. The recording stops itself at the limit and counts down through the last five minutes, so everything it captured gets scored.

Scoring now holds the screen awake until the report is finished, and the progress screen tells you it takes a few minutes. Scoring is also faster behind the scenes.

### 1.0 — 2026-09-13

No release notes.

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