Comparison

Mobile Ears vs MDHearing

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

Head to head
About

Mobile Ears

Enhance your hearing with AI-powered sound amplification and noise filtering. Features include a built-in hearing test, custom sound adjustments, and compatibility with Bluetooth and wired earphones. Get clearer conversations in any environment.

Highlights
  • AI-powered hearing enhancement
  • Built-in hearing test (audiogram)
  • Customizable sound adjustments
  • AI noise filter
  • Bluetooth and wired earphone support
  • Speech enhancement
Features
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Turn your iPhone into "Mobile Ears" with AI-powered hearing enhancement! Whether in a noisy café, attending a lecture or watching TV, Mobile Ears helps you hear better in any setting. With support for Bluetooth and wired earphones, including free wired earphones with every yearly subscription, you can enhance your hearing whenever you need it. New Features You'll Love: - Hearing Test (Audiogram): Check your hearing with our built-in test. Easily assess hearing loss and get personalized sound settings. - Custom Sound Adjustments: Fine-tune audio balance with easy-to-use sliders. Whether you need more sound in your left or right ear. - Bluetooth Compatibility: Enjoy wireless convenience with Bluetooth earphones or switch to our wired premium earphones for top-quality sound and low latency. - AI Noise Filter: Our intelligent noise reduction technology helps block out background noise so you can focus on the sounds that matter most. Why Choose Mobile Ears? - Smart AI Technology: Our AI noise filter and speech enhancement deliver clearer sound in challenging environments. - Wired & Wireless Options: Get wireless freedom or enjoy superior sound with free premium wired earphones included with every subscription. - On-Demand Hearing Help: Open the app anytime for a boost in hearing clarity. - Tailored Sound: Adjust sliders for balanced, personalized audio. - Easy Setup: Plug in your wired earphones or connect Bluetooth, adjust the sliders, and hear better instantly – no extra devices needed. Get Our Best Subscription Offer Now! - Free Premium Wired Earphones: With any subscription, receive high-quality wired earphones at no extra cost, designed and tuned to deliver the best sound. - Weekly Subscription: Pay a flat shipping fee for your free earphones. * - Monthly Subscription: Pay a flat shipping fee for your free earphones. * - Yearly Subscription: Get free earphones with free shipping when you choose the annual plan. Subscribing to Mobile Ears gives you more than just better hearing – it gives you the tools to make every conversation crystal clear. How it Works: Using Mobile Ears is simple. Start by adjusting the Speech Enhancer slider to make voices and conversations clearer in any environment. Our AI Noise Filter helps reduce unwanted background sounds – slide it towards "High" for stronger noise reduction and clearer speech. For extra customization, the Audio Balance slider lets you decide which ear should get more sound. You can move the slider to make the audio louder in your left or right ear, depending on your needs. Perfect For: - Conversations in Busy Places: Our AI helps you hear voices clearly in noisy environments. - Meetings & Lectures: Never miss a word in important meetings or classes. - Watching TV: Enjoy clearer dialogue while watching your favorite shows. Important Disclaimers: - Bluetooth Latency: Bluetooth earphones may have sound delays. For best real-time accuracy, use our premium wired earphones included with your subscription. - Non-Medical Audiogram: The audiogram helps assess your hearing, but isn't a substitute for medical advice. Use our wired earphones for best results; other earphones may affect accuracy. - Not a Medical Device: Mobile Ears is designed to enhance your hearing, but isn't a medical device and shouldn't replace doctor-prescribed hearing aids. *Shipping fee is non-refundable. Stay Connected: Follow us on social media for the latest updates, tips and features from Mobile Ears! YouTube: @person-Aiz Facebook: @Person-Aiz Instagram: @person_aiz X: @Person_Aiz LinkedIn: @person-Aiz AS TikTok: @person_aiz Mastodon:@personAIz Privacy Policy: https://person-aiz.com/policies/privacy-policy Terms and Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MDHearing

This app empowers users to manage their compatible smart hearing aids directly from their smartphone. It allows for personalized sound customization, volume control, and battery monitoring. Users can also request remote adjustments from specialists and locate misplaced devices.

Highlights
  • Remote hearing aid control
  • Personalized sound profiles
  • Volume adjustment
  • Program selection by environment
  • Battery level monitoring
  • Remote specialist tuning
  • Locate lost hearing aids
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The MDHearing app is a hearing health app that allows you to control your MDHearing smart hearing aids from your mobile device—anytime, anywhere. The MDHearing app is compatible with the following hearing aids: • MDHearingAid CORE • MDHearingAid VOLT MAX • MDHearingAid VOLT MAX 2 • MDHearingAid NEO XS PRO Customize and control your hearing aid settings for your specific needs with the touch of your smartphone or tablet. • Create a personal profile for each ear and instantly customize the settings for your specific needs • Control the volume of your hearing aids • Select the program to suit your environment • View hearing aid battery levels • Update your profile as your hearing needs change over time • Request remote assistance and an MDHearing specialist will remotely fine-tune your settings through the app • Locate lost or misplaced hearing aids

Screenshots

Mobile Ears4 screens
MDHearing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MDHearing at 4.1 against Mobile Ears's 3.4. MDHearing also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 99). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MDHearing holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MDHearing has 1.8K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Mobile Ears's written reviews are positive against 37% of MDHearing's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mobile Ears versus MDHearing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile EarsMDHearing
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (99 ratings)4.1 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.1% of reviews36.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings991.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPerson-aiz ASAN Direct US, Inc

Customer experience

Mobile Ears

All ratings100 ratings
Positive62.0%
Neutral7.0%
Negative31.0%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive35.1%
Neutral10.5%
Negative54.4%

MDHearing

All ratings1,708 ratings
Positive76.8%
Neutral12.2%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive36.5%
Neutral15.4%
Negative48.1%

User reviews

Mobile Ears

From 99 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for hearing speech
  • 👍 Improves TV clarity
  • 👍 Helpful for hearing impaired
  • 👍 Works with wired headphones
  • 👍 Good sound quality

Room to improve

  • ❌ No Bluetooth support
  • ❌ Crashes on launch
  • ❌ Requires wired headphones
  • ❌ Low volume issues
  • ❌ Background noise amplification

MDHearing

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Customizable settings
  • 💡 Helpful customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Battery life problems
  • 🔇 Sound quality concerns

Bugs and requests

Mobile Ears

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes immediately upon opening
  • App flashes and quits
  • App does not open
  • App keeps troubleshooting/shooting down
  • App closes itself upon launch
Show 5 more
  • App crashes on launch
  • App crashes on iPad
  • App crashes on iPhone XR
  • App crashes on iPhone 6s
  • App crashes on iPhone 8+

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add Bluetooth headset support
  • Increase volume levels
  • Add equalizer for volume control
  • Improve ambient noise cancellation
  • Add an off button
Show 3 more
  • Fix YouTube compatibility
  • Make it work with all Apple devices and apps
  • Add directionality feature

MDHearing

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not recognizing hearing aids
  • Frequent disconnections
  • Hearing aid malfunctions

Requested features

3 requests
  • More fine-tuning options
  • Improved Bluetooth connectivity
  • Longer battery life

In-app purchases

None

Mobile Ears

No in-app purchases

None

MDHearing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobile Ears free?
Mobile Ears is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MDHearing free?
MDHearing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mobile Ears or MDHearing?
MDHearing is rated higher. Mobile Ears averages 3.4 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while MDHearing averages 4.1 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Mobile Ears or MDHearing have ads?
Neither Mobile Ears nor MDHearing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobile Ears or MDHearing?
Mobile Ears ships an update every 2 months, and MDHearing every 2 months. Most recently, Mobile Ears was updated on November 2, 2026 and MDHearing on November 1, 2026.

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