SoundSteps: Hearing Practice
Listen better in noise
About
This app offers daily listening exercises designed to improve speech comprehension, especially in noisy environments. It provides structured practice with word pairs, sentences, and conversations, allowing users to gradually increase background noise levels and choose from various voices. Progress tracking and language options are available.
What's New in SoundSteps
1.0.1
August 13, 2026
Wind and outdoor practice New outdoor scenes let you practice listening when the wind picks up — the kind of noise that makes a walk or a patio table hard to follow. Pick your background noise In Word Pairs you can now choose the noise you practice against, and turn it up as you get steadier. Also in this version • Your language choice now stays put between sessions. • Fixes to make your progress tracking more accurate.
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FAQ
What is SoundSteps?
SoundSteps is a daily listening practice application designed to help users improve their ability to understand speech, especially in noisy environments. It offers structured exercises and progress tracking.
Is SoundSteps free to use?
SoundSteps offers a free tier that includes a listening check and core practice exercises. A premium subscription is available to unlock the full library of content.
What kind of practice does SoundSteps offer?
SoundSteps provides practice with word pairs, sentences, everyday conversations, and stories. It also allows users to gradually introduce background noise at their own pace.
Can I track my progress with SoundSteps?
Yes, SoundSteps allows you to see your accuracy over time, identify your strongest and trickiest sound pairs, and track practice streaks. You can also share a progress summary with your audiologist.
Does SoundSteps support multiple languages?
Yes, SoundSteps can be used for practice in both English and Spanish. You can switch languages at any time within the app's settings.
How does the SoundSteps Premium subscription work?
SoundSteps Premium is an auto-renewing subscription available monthly or yearly. It unlocks the complete practice library, including all voices, stories, and guided paths. You can manage or cancel your subscription through your App Store account settings.
What devices is SoundSteps available on?
SoundSteps is designed for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It has an age rating of 4+.
Does SoundSteps have ads?
No, SoundSteps does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free.