# IR vs Super Ear

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IR at none against Super Ear's 7. IR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13). Super Ear's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Super Ear sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. IR asks for nothing beyond the download.

IR ships an update every 7 months, Super Ear every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IR | Super Ear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.5 (767 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-ear-voice-amplifier/id1359740008/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **767** |
| Positive reviews | — | 6.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 47 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [凯兴 莫](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120890137) | [Cherrysoft limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090819416) |

## What reviewers say

### IR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ir-tracker/id1120890138)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Super Ear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-ear-voice-amplifier/id1359740008)

Amplify ambient sounds with this audio enhancement tool. It uses your device's microphone to capture and boost distant conversations or quiet whispers, offering clear audio. Features include noise suppression, a graphical equalizer, and recording capabilities.

**Highlights:** Amplify ambient sounds, Noise suppression, Graphical equalizer, Record and playback audio, Save equalizer settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Access All Features (Weekly) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Access All Features Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Unlock All Features | $34.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Enable Recording | $0.99 | one-time |
| Save Equalizer Knob Positions | $0.99 | one-time |
| All in one package | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clear hearing from distance
- 👍 Very clear and to the point
- 👍 Simple to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Randomly stops working
- 🐛 Sound turns off unexpectedly
- 🐛 Program sometimes doesn't work
- 🐛 Normal sounds are amplified slightly
- 🐛 Unusable without subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Randomly stops working
- Sound turns off unexpectedly
- Program sometimes doesn't work
- Sound delay
- Ads cut off recordings

**Requested features**

- Allow loading video to the app
- Fix app not closing properly
- Make app discreet when locked
- Allow closing microphone from settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IR free?

IR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Super Ear free?

Super Ear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do IR or Super Ear have ads?

Super Ear shows ads; IR does not.

### Which is updated more often, IR or Super Ear?

IR ships an update every 7 months, and Super Ear every 3 months. Most recently, IR was updated on November 2, 2026 and Super Ear on November 6, 2026.

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