Comparison

Visual Hearing Aid vs LISTENING DEVICE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Visual Hearing Aid

This app converts spoken words into text for easier communication with individuals who have hearing loss. It offers adjustable text display and the ability to share conversations.

Highlights
  • Speech-to-text transcription
  • Adjustable text size and color
  • Share conversations via email
  • Delete conversation history
  • External microphone support
Features
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Communicate fast with your friends, family or anyone who has hearing loss or are hearing impaired with Visual Hearing Aid. Speak into your phone or tablet and the app displays your words. It can get frustrating if you don’t read sign language, but using this app you can get back to communicating and deal with more important issues. Super easy to use! • Select green button to start the app listening • Button turns red when it’s ready to transcribe your words • Speak clearly into the device • Point the screen at the person you’re communicating with You can also: • Forward conversations to email or other shareable platforms • Delete information when you’re done Quick options to make things easier to read: • Change color of text • Change size of text Other great ideas to use Visual Hearing Aid: • Do you work in a noisy location with loud music and can’t hear what customers are asking for? Setup Visual Hearing Aid, add on a microphone. The only limitation is the quality of the microphone. • Work in emergency services and your trying to help someone who can’t hear you? Use the app to get the information you need right away.

About

LISTENING DEVICE

This app amplifies sound for clearer everyday hearing, enhances speech clarity, and reduces background noise. It offers live transcription for calls and conversations, personalized audio for videos and music, and a built-in hearing test for tailored sound enhancement.

Highlights
  • Sound amplification up to 30 dB
  • Live transcription for calls
  • Personalized sound for video/music
  • Noise reduction
  • Built-in hearing test
  • Remote microphone support
Features
Currently charting
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LISTENING DEVICE + SOUND AMPLIFIER 4 Music & Video + CAPTION CALL + Customized for the Hard of HEARING ◆Listening Device delivers powerful sound amplification for clearer everyday hearing ◆Enhance speech clarity ◆Reduce background noise ◆Fine-tune audio for headphones & Bluetooth devices ◆Live transcription for calls & conversations NEW FEATURES: ◆► Personalized Sound for Video & Music Watch videos with enhanced volume directly in-app. Uses your personalized hearing profile for optimized clarity, with additional settings to fine-tune the sound depending on the content. ◆► Live Transcription Transcribe speech in real-time – even with your screen locked. Perfect for continuous note-taking during meetings, lectures, or conversations. ◆► Transcribe from Saved Files Transcribe your recordings or import audio files from Google Drive, Dropbox, iTunes, or local storage. Perfect for capturing meetings, lectures, or personal notes. FEATURES: ► Voice Recorder & Volume Booster Amplify sound up to 30 dB with any headphones or Bluetooth devices. ► Three Sound Amplification Modes Choose from three distinct sound amplification options to tailor your listening experience to different environments and preferences, ensuring optimal audio clarity and volume. ► Health & Wellness Integrated with HealthKit to monitor hearing health. Use our hearing test for tailored sound enhancement. ► Included Hearing Test Offers a built-in hearing test to customize the app's sound amplification settings to your unique hearing profile, enhancing your listening experience. ► Noise Reduction Remove background noise for clearer listening. Includes a microphone for crystal-clear audio capture. ► Hearing Aid Compatibility Works as a hearing amplifier and live listen tool for improved hearing. ► Speaker & Headphone Volume Booster Enhance speaker and headphone volume for louder, clearer sound. ► Dynamic Sound Amplification Adjusts to your hearing needs, amplifying quiet sounds without overwhelming volume. ► Bluetooth & Wired Headset Support Optimal performance with Bluetooth headsets and AirPods*. ► Hearing Correction Personalized for each ear, adapting to various environments for optimal hearing. ADDITIONAL FEATURES: ◆ LIVE BACKGROUND TRANSCRIPTION – Capture speech automatically, even from your pocket or with the screen off. ◆ REMOTE MICROPHONE via smartphone with Bluetooth headset for enhanced TV listening. ◆ SUPER BOOST for powerful sound amplification. ◆ CUSTOM PROFILES for different listening environments. ◆ ADVANCED NOISE SUPPRESSION for speech clarity. ◆ AUDIO RECORDER with personalized sound amplification. Subscription Options: Weekly, monthly, or annual access to all app functions. Subscription Details: Auto-renewal unless canceled 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Compatible with iOS devices, charges to iTunes account. Disclaimer: Not a medical device. Audiometric tests are for app personalization, not for medical diagnosis. Note: Bluetooth use may introduce delay. Echoing possible. Background transcription requires microphone access and may impact battery life. Terms of Service: https://dectone.pro/site/terms Privacy Policy: https://dectone.pro/site/policy

Screenshots

Visual Hearing Aid3 screens
LISTENING DEVICE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LISTENING DEVICE at 4.3 against Visual Hearing Aid's 2.3. LISTENING DEVICE also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 40%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months). Visual Hearing Aid's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Visual Hearing Aid sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and LISTENING DEVICE sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LISTENING DEVICE holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LISTENING DEVICE has 1.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Visual Hearing Aid's written reviews are positive against 74% of LISTENING DEVICE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visual Hearing Aid ships an update every 12 months, LISTENING DEVICE every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Visual Hearing Aid versus LISTENING DEVICE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual Hearing AidLISTENING DEVICE
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (4 ratings)4.3 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews74.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#180 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBerry Wing LLCApplication Development 21

Customer experience

Visual Hearing Aid

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

LISTENING DEVICE

All ratings1,517 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral6.4%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews435 reviews
Positive74.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative20.9%

Bugs and requests

Visual Hearing Aid

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

LISTENING DEVICE

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Delayed audio with certain headphones
  • Subscription issues/unexpected charges
  • App randomly stops working

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to filter/suppress specific sounds
  • Option to save recordings to iCloud
  • More detailed customization and settings
  • Lifetime subscription option

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Visual Hearing Aid

One-time2
  • One hour of usage$0.99
  • Ten (10) hours of usage$6.99
7 purchases

LISTENING DEVICE

Subscriptions7
  • Noise Adaptation Weekly Access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Compression - Weekly Access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Tinnitus - Weekly Access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Weekly Access$7.997 Days
  • Listening Device, Hearing Aid$14.991 Month
  • Three Months Access$29.993 Months
  • Hearing Amplifier, Hearing App3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Visual Hearing Aid free?
Visual Hearing Aid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LISTENING DEVICE free?
LISTENING DEVICE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Visual Hearing Aid or LISTENING DEVICE?
LISTENING DEVICE is rated higher. Visual Hearing Aid averages 2.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while LISTENING DEVICE averages 4.3 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Visual Hearing Aid or LISTENING DEVICE have ads?
Neither Visual Hearing Aid nor LISTENING DEVICE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visual Hearing Aid or LISTENING DEVICE?
Visual Hearing Aid ships an update every 12 months, and LISTENING DEVICE every 6 weeks. Most recently, Visual Hearing Aid was updated on October 24, 2026 and LISTENING DEVICE on October 29, 2026.

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