# Super Ear vs SimpleLink™ Connect

The clearest difference is rating: Super Ear at 4.5 against SimpleLink™ Connect's 3.0. Super Ear also leads on ratings volume (767 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.1). SimpleLink™ Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. SimpleLink™ Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Super Ear holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Super Ear has 767 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Super Ear's written reviews are positive against 0% of SimpleLink™ Connect's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Super Ear | SimpleLink™ Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (767 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-ear-voice-amplifier/id1359740008/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplelink-connect/id6445892658/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **767** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **6.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 69 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cherrysoft limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090819416) | [Texas Instruments](https://appshunter.io/developer/329739753) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### SimpleLink™ Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplelink-connect/id6445892658)

Connect your SimpleLink Launchpads to your smartphone via Bluetooth Low Energy. This utility app enables over-the-air upgrades for your devices.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity, Connects to SimpleLink Launchpads, Over-the-Air (OTA) upgrades, Smartphone integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Super Ear free?

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

### Is SimpleLink™ Connect free?

SimpleLink™ Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Super Ear or SimpleLink™ Connect?

Super Ear is rated higher. Super Ear averages 4.5 out of 5 from 767 ratings, while SimpleLink™ Connect averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Super Ear or SimpleLink™ Connect have ads?

Super Ear shows ads; SimpleLink™ Connect does not.

### Which is updated more often, Super Ear or SimpleLink™ Connect?

Super Ear ships an update every 3 months, and SimpleLink™ Connect every 3 months. Most recently, Super Ear was updated on November 6, 2026 and SimpleLink™ Connect on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*