# Insane Earplane

> Auditory training game for improving language and reading skills. (iPhone/iPad app by Acoustic Pioneer, Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insane-earplane/id619533256 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Acoustic Pioneer, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/619517178)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 40 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Hebrew, Indonesian and 15 more
- Released: 2013-03-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insane-earplane/id619533256/reviews.md

## What is Insane Earplane?

This game is designed to treat a specific auditory ability related to learning or reading problems.

Your local audiologist or speech-language specialist can assess whether this game is right for your child or for an adult with a brain injury.  If you think that your child has listening, language or learning problems that might be related to auditory processing, visit your local audiologist or speech-language pathologist and recommend acoustic pioneer to get your child's auditory processing abilities tested.

If your specialist has already supplied you with a code, install this game and enter the code once you run the game.
 
For the professional:
This game is an auditory training exercise that is designed to incrementally improve the player's ability to hear and distinguish a range of different tonal patterns, follow changes of sounds between ears, and follow changes of pitch.  These skills are indicated by several studies to be important for developing general language understanding, phonemic awareness, supra-segmental language understanding, and reading skills.  These auditory skills are thought to occur in the area of the cortical hemispheres of the brain prior to the neural information reaching the language centers.  It is thought that most of these skills occur in the right hemisphere on most individuals prior to being transferred through the corpus collosum to the left hemisphere where most individuals hold the language processing areas.

## Key features

- Improves auditory processing
- Enhances language understanding
- Supports reading skill development
- Designed for children and adults
- Recommended by specialists

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insane-earplane/id619533256/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Don’t Bother

*2026-01-23, version 3.0.1*

I’m a speech therapist at a school. I tried downloading the app to try with a student and it asked me for a code. I don’t have one and don’t know how to get one. It said ask your professional for the code. I am a professional and yet it provided no directions for how to get a code.

### 5/5 — Professionally prescribed

*2019-04-13, version 1.7.0*

This app cannot be accessed unless a professional has prescribed it for you. It is a therapeutic program for specific underdeveloped auditory processes. It is very effective!

### 1/5 — Mrs

*2017-08-15*

The sound does not split between left and right but rather comes out of both headphones equally.  This makes it impossible to complete the game.  We have tried on iPad mini and iPad 2 and used three different types of stereo headphones - help please!

### 1/5 — Don't do it!

*2013-03-22, version 1.0.0*

This is NOT a free app! You have to go to support site to sign up, then you have to pay for anything you want to do with the app. I think you'll make more money on this by being HONEST and charging a REASONABLE price so more people would be willing to pay for it. I personally choose not to deal with companies that use deceptive advertising.

## Frequently asked questions about Insane Earplane

### What is Insane Earplane used for?

Insane Earplane is an auditory training exercise designed to improve a user's ability to hear and distinguish tonal patterns, follow sound changes between ears, and track pitch changes. These skills are important for language understanding, phonemic awareness, and reading.

### Who should use Insane Earplane?

This game is recommended by local audiologists or speech-language specialists for children experiencing listening, language, or learning problems related to auditory processing. It can also be used for adults with brain injuries.

### How do I get started with Insane Earplane?

If a specialist has provided you with a code, install Insane Earplane and enter the code upon launching the game. If you do not have a code, consult an audiologist or speech-language pathologist to get your auditory processing abilities tested.

### What are the benefits of using Insane Earplane?

The game aims to incrementally improve auditory skills that studies indicate are important for developing general language understanding, phonemic awareness, supra-segmental language understanding, and reading skills.

### Does Insane Earplane have ads?

No, Insane Earplane does not contain advertisements. It is a free application focused on auditory training.

### What devices does Insane Earplane support?

Insane Earplane is currently supported on iPads. It was released on March 20, 2013, and its latest version is 3.0.1, last updated on October 11, 2022.

### What is the age rating for Insane Earplane?

Insane Earplane has an age rating of 4+. This means it is considered appropriate for children aged four and older.

### Is Insane Earplane free to download?

Yes, Insane Earplane is available for free download. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with this application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.1 — 2022-10-11

Fixed bug that prevented plane upgrades and coin balances from being persisted across multiple devices

### 3.0.0 — 2022-10-04

Support for new server that will be launching soon

### 1.8.1 — 2020-07-02

Added a replay button that can be used to repeat the sounds presented to the user. If they don't respond or respond incorrectly there will also be an option to replay the exact same sequence of sounds after the plane has crashed

### 1.7.10 — 2020-03-11

Altered the stimuli so pitch perception is more detectable and blended linguistic and non-linguistic stimuli to assist in therapy progress

### 1.7.2 — 2019-10-08

Additional sound files have been added to associate the linguistic and non-linguistic tonal patterns more concretely within the therapy

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