# Hearing Loss Simulator > Simulates hearing loss by altering sound playback based on chosen configurations. (iPhone/iPad app by Starkey Laboratories, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearing-loss-simulator/id398352094 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Starkey Laboratories, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/336622271) - Category: Health & Fitness - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 1.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.1 · 13 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Swedish and 1 more - Released: 2010-10-30 - Data updated: 2026-07-09 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearing-loss-simulator/id398352094/reviews.md ## What is Hearing Loss Simulator? Have you ever wondered what it’s like to have a hearing loss? Do you have a family member with hearing loss? The Hearing Loss Simulator allows you to choose a specific hearing loss configuration and then listen to sounds as though you have that particular hearing loss. The Hearing Loss Simulator contains pre-recorded common sounds and has the option to let you record your own voice for playback through the different hearing loss configurations. The Hearing Loss Simulator includes graphics to show where the common sounds, speech, and individual speech sounds are located for loudness and frequency. ## Key features - Simulate specific hearing loss configurations - Listen to common sounds with simulated loss - Record and playback your own voice - Visualizations of sound loudness and frequency - Choose from pre-recorded sound effects ## Recent user reviews (10 of 16) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearing-loss-simulator/id398352094/reviews.md ### 1/5 — App Won’t Open *2023-03-01* I have used this app before on older generation IPads but it isn’t workin on my iPad Pro 5th generation. ### 1/5 — No sound *2022-11-20, version 1.3.1* I folled the instructions, but there is no sound, and no way to submit issues from within the app ### 1/5 — Not working anymore *2018-01-31* Have owned this app for just over a year now. I liked using it for educational purposes and planned to use it tomorrow for a demo and the sound is not working. I tried deleting it and re-installing but it hasn’t fixed the issue. ### 1/5 — No sound *2018-01-24* Just purchased and it doesn’t work. ### 3/5 — This app does work *2015-06-02, version 1.3* This app does work but you have to put headphones into the iPad to hear the sounds and the altered sounds attributed to different levels of hearing loss.shame no one mentioned it in the app instructions. It does seem a little silly that you can't hear it directly though the iPad speakers. ### 5/5 — Hearing Loss Simulator *2014-11-14* I love this simple but effective app. I've been interested in exactly what my hearing loss sounded like and have wanted to share it with others. This app does it perfectly. ### 1/5 — Not iPad Air or iOS 7 compatible *2014-07-04* Can't select any of the audiogram items; they're inactive. When I press the "continue" arrow, the app crashes and exits. Probably not iPad Air or iOS 7 compatible. ### 5/5 — Excellent *2014-05-01* Excellent tool that is meant for the professional hearing provider, but is available to the public. I love to use it at Heath fairs and help families understand what their loved ones go through...The teacher that gave a low rating prob needs to look in a teachers supply school curriculum catalog. I have a moderate to severe hearing loss and love this tool...u can also connect it to a projector for your class. in addition a lot has improved since 2012 ...today hearing aids can communicate with iPhones! ### 1/5 — Doesn't make any sound *2014-01-24, version 1.1* Great idea, have used something similar but slightly more basic on the Phonak website. Without any sound, however, this app is totally useless. Avoid buying. ### 1/5 — Doesn't work *2013-07-24, version 1.1* This app looks great but when downloaded onto my I pad nothing worked as it should. The sound files were intermittent and the recordings never played back. Pointless! ## Frequently asked questions about Hearing Loss Simulator ### What is Hearing Loss Simulator? Hearing Loss Simulator allows you to choose specific hearing loss configurations and then listen to sounds as if you have that particular loss. It includes common sounds and the option to record your own voice for playback through these simulations. ### What devices does Hearing Loss Simulator support? Hearing Loss Simulator is currently supported on iPad devices. ### How much does Hearing Loss Simulator cost? Hearing Loss Simulator is a paid application, priced at $1.99. ### When was Hearing Loss Simulator last updated? The latest version of Hearing Loss Simulator was updated on October 21, 2015. ### What is the age rating for Hearing Loss Simulator? Hearing Loss Simulator has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ### Does Hearing Loss Simulator have ads? No, Hearing Loss Simulator does not contain advertisements. ### What kind of sounds can I simulate with Hearing Loss Simulator? You can listen to pre-recorded common sounds and even record your own voice to hear how it sounds with different hearing loss configurations. ### Does Hearing Loss Simulator offer different types of hearing loss? Yes, the app allows you to choose a specific hearing loss configuration to simulate. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.1 — 2015-10-21 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Updated to support iOS 9 ### 1.3 — 2014-10-27 Updated to provide additional language support and support for iOS 8. ### 1.2 — 2014-10-01 Updates for iOS 8 support. ### 1.1 — 2011-09-16 Now includes support for Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, and Russian ### 1.0 — 2010-10-30 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Hearing Loss Simulator | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Jersey Fitness](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jersey-fitness/id1614656140) | 3.8 (4) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Stephitness](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stephitness/id1617777860) | 4.7 (17) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Ravs Fitness](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ravs-fitness/id1613306660) | — | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Fox River MedSpa](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox-river-medspa/id1618493940) | — | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Farmácia Rosário](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farmacia-rosario/id1604958600) | — | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Мир фитнеса](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1605059060) | — | Free | Health & Fitness | ## More apps by Starkey Laboratories, Inc. - [Starkey T² Remote](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starkey-t-remote/id336938292) - [AMP Fit](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amp-fit/id408658320) - [Sound √](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound/id427587943) - [TruLink Hearing Control](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trulink-hearing-control/id775168025) - [Listen Carefully](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listen-carefully/id924958131) All apps by Starkey Laboratories, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/336622271 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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