# hearWHO - Check your hearing! — An app to check your hearing. > A mobile application for preliminary hearing screening and health awareness. (iPhone/iPad app by HEARX GROUP (PTY) LTD.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearwho-check-your-hearing/id1449966543 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [HEARX GROUP (PTY) LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234956438) - Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle - Price: Free - Rating: 2.12/5 from 41 App Store ratings · 73 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 114 MB - Languages: Dutch, English, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Spanish - Released: 2019-02-24 - Data updated: 2026-07-05 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearwho-check-your-hearing/id1449966543/reviews.md ## What is hearWHO? All people should check their hearing from time to time, especially those who are at a higher risk of hearing loss such as adults above 50 years, those working in noisy places, those listening to music at high volumes for long periods of time and those experiencing ear problems. Services for early identification and intervention should be made available through the health system. | Want to connect with hearWHO | Check out our website: https://www.who.int Like and Follow us on Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/WHO/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WHO | Limitations | The accuracy of your test results will depend on the type of headphones you use, as well as the ambient noise level. The results we provide are intended as a first step in testing your hearing. Please always seek advice from a medical professional. 1. If your result from using hearWHO was not favourable, we strongly recommend you obtain a complete hearing evaluation by a certified service provider / medical professional to determine your exact hearing status. 2. Even if your results are in the positive range but you have concerns about your hearing, we encourage you to seek a complete hearing evaluation performed by a certified service provider / medical professional. 3. Whilst the test has a reasonable degree of accuracy, it is only intended as a screening test, with a small proportion of cases that may be incorrectly classified. 4. The WHO and hearX Group will not be held responsible or liable for any results that are incorrect or for your use of the application. 5. hearWHO is only intended for use by persons 16 years of age and above. The test is not intended to be used for children and will not provide reliable results in such cases. 6. A visit to a certified service provider can assist in differentiating between different types of hearing problems. 7. Hearing loss may be caused by obstruction of the outer ear canal from wax, fluid or changes in the structure or function of the middle ear system, and changes in function of the nervous system. 8. Some of these hearing problems can be treated whilst others may be permanent and may need assistive devices. 9. It is important to consult with a certified service provider early; all forms of hearing loss may become more serious is they are left unaddressed. ## Key features - Preliminary hearing screening - Hearing health awareness - Risk factor identification - Encourages medical consultation - Age 16+ screening ## Recent user reviews (10 of 73) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearwho-check-your-hearing/id1449966543/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Don’t think this is reliable *2026-03-03, version 1.8.1* Not really confident in this app. Did the test twice within minutes in the same conditions. First time I got 49, second time I got 80 and I actually found the second time harder to hear! Seems too big a difference to not be an app issue ### 1/5 — I can’t hear the digits *2025-11-28, version 1.8.1* Like some other people, I can hear the noise just fine (very loud) but I cannot hear the digits at all. ### 4/5 — Easy to use, results make sense *2025-10-19, version 1.8.1* I have a high-frequency loss and the rest is low normal hearing according to a hearing test done by an Audiologist. I was interested to know what this app showed as it was recommended at a conference I went to. It showed that I should get my hearing tested which makes sense. The only thing I’d add to the app is a scale. What does a score of 40 mean? I used my AirPods Pro gen 3 and there were no connectivity issues or error messages. Instructions were clear. ### 1/5 — Bad *2025-07-16, version 1.8* The accent of the woman (South African?) makes it hard to understand her sometimes! Useless test as a result… ### 2/5 — Doesn’t work *2025-07-13, version 1.8* Instead of number it just play a annoying loud wheezing ### 2/5 — Kind of annoying, only one voice accent definitely has an effect *2025-07-03, version 1.8* For me, in English (American), there should be an option to have someone with an American accent. It’s a test where you enter the numbers the person says over white noise. But they have some sort of Australian sounding accent… I don’t know that I could understand them 100% without any noise lol. Ok concept, needs options. I suggest a long pause between rounds because of the “ghosting” imprint in your brain the white noise makes.i feel like there are better apps out there, sadly. ### 1/5 — Sounds like white noise to me *2025-06-25, version 1.8* I guess I really need to get my hearing checked for real because I don’t hear what they are talking about at all! ### 1/5 — Does not work? *2025-03-16, version 1.5.1* Could only hear the background noise and did not hear any numbers. Used 2 different headphones (Apple wired headphones and AirPods) and couldn’t get either to work. ### 1/5 — No voice/numbers at all *2025-03-13, version 1.5.1* I downloaded the app with high hopes of a quick assessment to see if it matched up with my professional audiologist’s report. Step one (turn the volume loud enough to hear the numbers) was only white/background noise. I thought something was wrong on my end so I had my husband check as well, and he confirmed there are no voices/numbers to even listen for. ### 1/5 — Useless and a waste of time *2025-03-11, version 1.5.1* Such a missed opportunity. The test itself is fine, but it leant give you any detailed analysis or information and next steps about what to do. This would have been very easy and a hugely missed opportunity, what were they thinking when they developed this app? It’s basically useless. ## Frequently asked questions about hearWHO ### What is hearWHO? hearWHO is a mobile application designed to help individuals screen their hearing health. It provides a preliminary assessment to raise awareness about potential hearing loss and encourages users to seek professional medical advice if necessary. ### How accurate is the hearWHO test? The accuracy of the test results depends on the headphones used and the ambient noise level. While the test has a reasonable degree of accuracy, it is intended as a screening tool and may misclassify a small proportion of cases. Professional evaluation is always recommended for definitive results. ### Is hearWHO free to use? Yes, hearWHO is a free application. There are no costs associated with downloading or using the hearing screening feature provided by the app. ### Who can use the hearWHO app? The hearWHO app is intended for use by persons 16 years of age and above. It is not designed for children, and the test will not provide reliable results for this age group. ### What should I do if my hearWHO test results are not favorable? If your test results are not favorable, it is strongly recommended to obtain a complete hearing evaluation from a certified service provider or medical professional. Even if results are positive, consulting a professional is encouraged if you have any concerns about your hearing. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.8.1 — 2025-09-09 Bug fixes and improvements. ### 1.8 — 2025-06-13 Bug fixes and improvements ### 1.7 — 2025-05-13 Bug fixes and improvements ### 1.5.1 — 2024-08-08 Bug fixes and improvements ### 1.5.0 — 2023-04-24 Russian & Dutch Implementations UI/UX Updates ## Apps similar to hearWHO | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Hearing Test & Ear Age Test](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearing-test-and-ear-age-test/id1067630100) | 4.6 (212) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Hearing Number](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearing-number/id6630381789) | 4.9 (165) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Sennheiser Hearing Test](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sennheiser-hearing-test/id1611165453) | 4.6 (73) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Mimi Hearing Test](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mimi-hearing-test/id932496645) | 4.7 (42,204) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Limit screen time - Focus lock](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limit-screen-time-focus-lock/id1368396053) | 4.4 (1,699) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [WHOeyes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whoeyes/id6463576815) | 3.0 (1) | Free | Health & Fitness | ## More apps by HEARX GROUP (PTY) LTD - [hearZA](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearza/id1085786752) - [hearScreen USA - Hearing App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearscreen-usa-hearing-app/id1437892805) - [dbTrack](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dbtrack/id1440147770) - [hearWHOpro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearwhopro/id1488721274) - [Lexie](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lexie/id1525380701) All apps by HEARX GROUP (PTY) LTD: https://appshunter.io/developer/1234956438 ## Related topics [mimi hearing test](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/mimi-hearing-test) · [hearonymus](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hearonymus) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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