HearingAble vs AI Defender
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HearingAble
This app allows users to control IRIS 20 hearing devices via Bluetooth. It offers features like self-hearing tests, volume adjustment, power control, and environment mode settings for a personalized listening experience.
- Bluetooth device control
- Self hearing test
- Volume adjustment
- Environment mode settings
- Battery power monitoring
- Power control
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To use all the features of the products IRIS 20 must use this app. The app can use many features of IRIS 20 products from mobile phones using Bluetooth technology. Self hearing test, as well as the volume set, power control, environment mode setting and supports a variety of functions. Main Features - Self hearing test, auto fitting - Environment mode setting (normal, restaurant/Subway, Watching TV, Driving) - Volume control - Monitering of battery power level - Power control Supported Devices - iOS 7 or later / iPhone 4s or later hearingable@micro-tech.co.kr
AI Defender
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AI Defender is the companion app for owners of the AI Defender 1000 Covert Device Wi-Fi Appliance (for small business and consumer) and the AI Defender 2000/3000 Series Covert Device Firewall (for enterprise and government). It provides secure access to alerts, reports, and management tools for your device. With AI Defender, you can: • Monitor your network for covert or unauthorized devices and Bluetooth skimmers • Get real-time security alerts and updates • View detailed threat reports • Manage device settings remotely This app is only for registered owners of the AI Defender 1000 Covert Device Wi-Fi Appliance and AI Defender 2000/3000 series Covert Device Firewall. A valid device registration is required for access.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HearingAble at 7.1 against AI Defender's 13.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HearingAble | AI Defender |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | microtech system,Inc | LSC, LLC |
In-app purchases
HearingAble
No in-app purchases
AI Defender
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HearingAble free?
Is AI Defender free?
Do HearingAble or AI Defender have ads?
Which is updated more often, HearingAble or AI Defender?
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