# New Monaural — Monaural Music Player > Music player with special monaural playback and audio analysis. (iPhone/iPad app by emotionale.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-monaural/id1439882679 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [emotionale](https://appshunter.io/developer/316445985) - Category: Music, Utilities - Price: Free - Rating: 4.10/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 27 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 47 MB - Languages: American English, Japanese - Released: 2018-11-09 - Data updated: 2026-07-03 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-monaural/id1439882679/reviews.md ## What is New Monaural? New Monaural is a music player app which has a special monaural playback functionality. It allows you to enjoy natural-sounding music even if listening stereo track through a single side of your headphones. While this feature does function as a stereo to monaural converter, it differs from typical monaural conversion in that it mixes the left and right channels within a sound space to reproduce the balance which those with unilateral hearing loss experience when listening to music normally (without headphones). Of course, regular stereo playback is possible as well. The app can be used as a typical music player. When using the New Monaural Mode to perform special monaural playback, use headphones to enjoy playback with one ear. [Other Features] - LR Concordance Rate Analyze the data of songs in stereo to provide analysis on how the rate that the same sounds are played on the left and right channels (LR Concordance Rate) changes. Visually see how the sound localization for recorded tracks is laid out. - Analytics View user-submitted LR Concordance Rates by genre. [Songs that support the special playback function] The special playback function can only be used for music files that have been saved on your device under the following conditions: - The song has been synchronized with the device in iTunes (e.g., the file was imported from a CD) - The song was purchased on the iTunes Store, and was downloaded using the standard Music app on iOS [Notice] - If you are using iClound Music Library, above songs may not be used in special playback function because DRM will be applied to these. - Special playback function cannot be performed on songs provided through Apple Music or that are only saved on the cloud. - If you use iTunes Match and the song is only saved on the cloud, you will first need to download the song using the standard Music app on iOS. The functions implemented in this app are to be used to enjoy music. They are not for the purpose of improving deafness or other issues. (They have no medical efficacy.) ## Key features - Monaural playback mode - Stereo to monaural conversion - LR Concordance Rate analysis - Visual sound localization - Genre-based analytics - Standard stereo playback ## Recent user reviews (10 of 27) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-monaural/id1439882679/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Almost perfect *2026-01-01, version 1.42* Monaural has become my go-to for listening to songs in my Apple library but what would make it even better is monaural stereo for music saved in iCloud. Thank you. ### 5/5 — 泣き別れステレオへの救済。 *2025-11-11, version 1.42* 古いステレオの曲だと泣き別れになっていて非常に聞きづらいが、このアプリを使うことによってまるでアナログの様な、爆発したステレオ音を再現することができとても助かっています。ありがとう！ ### 4/5 — Update? *2025-10-03* It’s been some time since an update has been released. I enjoy this app immensely. Please continue to support the app and I’ll continue to use it. ### 5/5 — モノラルで聴きたい音がある *2025-01-01, version 1.42* 中々、モノラル出力に対応したプレーヤーアプリや機器が無い中で、貴重なアプリ。 ### 2/5 — 曲によってはアプリが落ちます *2023-09-06, version 1.42* 感動しました。しかしアプリが落ちます。本当に素晴らしいアプリなのに残念でなりません。。 ### 5/5 — Great app *2023-09-04, version 1.42* Use it for audiobooks. The new mono setting that stacks stereo works great at work with one ear bud. Has lock screen controls, simple, basic, free. Works great. Thanks you to the developer! ### 4/5 — Thank you *2022-12-11* There’s still a tracks in the cloud bug although the music has been downloaded, and certain downloaded songs aren’t shown as downloaded. ### 5/5 — Good app for one sided hearing impaired *2022-07-06, version 1.42* Nice to be able to get the full spectrum of sound in my good ear through my bluetooth hearing aid. Thank you to the developer! ### 4/5 — Finally Support for Single Sided Hearing Loss!!! *2022-06-04, version 1.42* Just installed and it works great! Super nice to hear all the music again! Thank you for implementing this for people! For better SSHL support, it might be nice to have a balance control and a split EQ. But it’s awesome as it works and really supports people with different abilities. You’re awesome! ### 5/5 — Rubbish *2022-03-14, version 1.42* Crashing ## Frequently asked questions about New Monaural ### What is New Monaural's special playback function? New Monaural's special playback function is a unique monaural mode that mixes left and right audio channels to replicate the balance experienced by individuals with unilateral hearing loss when listening to music normally. This feature is intended for enjoyment and does not have medical efficacy. ### Can New Monaural play regular stereo music? Yes, New Monaural can be used as a typical music player and supports regular stereo playback in addition to its special monaural mode. ### What kind of audio analysis does New Monaural offer? New Monaural provides an LR Concordance Rate analysis, which shows how consistently the same sounds are played on the left and right channels of a stereo track. It also offers analytics on user-submitted LR Concordance Rates by genre. ### What are the requirements for songs to support New Monaural's special playback? The special playback function is supported for music files saved on your device that were synchronized via iTunes (e.g., imported from CD) or purchased and downloaded from the iTunes Store using the standard iOS Music app. Songs with DRM, such as those from Apple Music or only saved on the cloud, may not be compatible. ### Does New Monaural have ads? No, New Monaural does not contain advertisements. It is a completely free application without any ad interruptions. ### What devices is New Monaural compatible with? New Monaural is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed to run on these Apple mobile platforms. ### How often is New Monaural updated? The latest version of New Monaural is 1.42, which was last updated on March 18, 2020. While updates may not be frequent, the app has been stable since its release in 2018. ### What is the user sentiment for New Monaural? New Monaural has a rating of 4.1 stars from 20 ratings, indicating generally positive user sentiment. Users appreciate its unique monaural playback feature and audio analysis capabilities. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.42 — 2020-03-18 - Performance improvements - Fixed minor bugs ### 1.41 — 2020-02-08 - Small bug fixes ### 1.4 — 2019-10-12 - Supported Dark Mode on iOS 13 - Fixed an issue that the play buttons not working on Songs Of The Day screen ### 1.32 — 2019-09-09 Fixed an issue that the playback sound becomes no-sound when the device screen turns to off while playing local tracks on STEREO/MONO modes with the device speaker or wired headphones. ### 1.31 — 2019-09-06 - Fixed minor bugs that cause app crash ## Apps similar to New Monaural | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [TunePro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tunepro/id1633074520) | 5.0 (8) | Free | Music | | [钢琴巴士](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1607244680) | 3.5 (51) | Free | Music | | [Oum Kalthoum Radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oum-kalthoum-radio/id1611350540) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Music | | [Guitar: Fretboard Expert](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-fretboard-expert/id1601293040) | 4.5 (39) | Free | Music | | [DJ Mixer - DJ Music Mixer App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dj-mixer-dj-music-mixer-app/id1597561460) | 4.3 (544) | Free | Music | | [Longplay](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longplay/id1495152002) | 4.6 (160) | $7.49 | Music | ## More apps by emotionale - [Fotomecha](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fotomecha/id375369148) All apps by emotionale: https://appshunter.io/developer/316445985 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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