Comparison

Super Ear vs Digital Forensics

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

Head to head
About

Super Ear

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
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Unleash Super-Human Hearing with Super Ear! Introducing **Super Ear**, the ultimate hearing enhancer that transforms your iPhone into a powerful auditory device. Leveraging your device's built-in microphone, Super Ear captures and amplifies ambient sounds, delivering clarity like never before. Whether it's hushed whispers or distant conversations, nothing escapes Super Ear. **Key Features:** - **Crystal-Clear Sound**: Cutting-edge noise suppression and amplification technology. - **Personalized Experience**: Fine-tune your listening with an intuitive graphical equalizer. - **Record & Playback**: Save intriguing conversations in m4a/aac format and revisit them anytime. - **Spy Mode**: Save your equalizer settings for discrete eavesdropping. Watch TV, attend lectures, or simply enjoy nature - all without disturbing anyone. All you need is Super Ear, your iPhone, and headphones. **Important**: Headphones or AirPods are essential to prevent feedback noise. **Premium Membership**: Dive deeper with our subscription plans. Benefits include: - No Ads. - Unlock Recording. - Unlimited Access. Choose from weekly or monthly options. Note: Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off 24 hours before the period ends. Unused portions of free trials, if offered, are forfeited when purchasing a premium subscription. **Act Responsibly**: This app is a powerful tool. Avoid privacy violations. For hearing-impaired aid usage, consulting a medical professional is advised. For more details, see our [privacy policy](www.cherrysoft.eu/privacy-policy/) and [terms of use](www.cherrysoft.eu/terms-use/).

About

Digital Forensics

Features
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Digital Forensics – Professional Case Evidence, Tools & Reports Turn your iPhone or iPad into a secure digital forensics workspace for recording cases, reviewing device evidence, running field tools, and producing professional reports. Digital Forensics is built for investigators, forensic examiners, cybersecurity teams, private investigators, legal professionals and field examiners who need a structured way to document digital evidence and generate clear export-ready outputs. Create case files, add device evidence, record custody events, inspect metadata, scan QR codes, calculate SHA-256 hashes, review message timelines, analyse network information and export professional reports from one focused forensic toolkit. Key Features • Case File Workspace Create structured forensic case files with case references, people of interest, device evidence, notes, custody records and report outputs. • Device & Evidence Library Record phones, computers, storage devices, network devices, cameras and other digital evidence with serial numbers, hashes, notes and linked cases. • Professional PDF Reports Generate polished PDF reports for cases, evidence, custody logs, timelines, first-response summaries and examiner documentation. • PowerPoint Briefing Export Create presentation-ready PowerPoint briefings for case reviews, meetings, summaries and professional reporting workflows. Available to Pro subscribers. • On-Screen Case Presentation Use a clean presentation view to brief case evidence, devices, findings and report material directly from the app. Available to Pro subscribers. • CDR Analysis Tools Review call detail records using timeline-focused analysis, summaries, matched calls and exportable reports. Available to Pro subscribers. • Message Timeline Examiner Import and review SMS message databases, group messages by date, search communication trails and export structured timeline reports. • Image Examiner Review images and support image-based case triage from within the wider forensic workflow. • Metadata Viewer Inspect EXIF and file metadata to support evidence review and documentation. • SHA-256 Hash Calculator Generate SHA-256 hashes to help verify file integrity and support forensic record keeping. • QR Code Scanner Scan and decode QR codes using a focused forensic utility. • Network Profiler Review local network information, device discovery results, IP details, DNS information, interfaces and related network observations. • Evidence Custody Logging Record custody events, examiner actions, timestamps, notes and evidence movement for stronger case documentation. • Examiner Profile & Signature Save examiner identity, company details and signature information for use across professional reports and exports. Digital Forensics Pro Upgrade to Pro to unlock advanced professional outputs and premium workflows, including: • Full PDF report exports • PowerPoint briefing exports • Case presentation features • CDR reporting tools • Advanced forensic utilities • Image export packages • Premium case reporting workflows Who It Is For • Digital forensic examiners • Law enforcement and investigation teams • Cybersecurity and incident response professionals • Private investigators • Legal and compliance teams • Expert witnesses and case reviewers • Field examiners documenting digital evidence Professional, Structured, Secure Digital Forensics gives investigators a focused way to manage digital evidence, document actions and produce clear reports without jumping between disconnected tools. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Super Ear4 screens
Digital Forensics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Digital Forensics at none against Super Ear's shown. Digital Forensics also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Super Ear's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 18.6). On price, 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. Super Ear sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Digital Forensics sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Super Ear ships an update every 3 months, Digital Forensics monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Super Ear versus Digital Forensics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuper EarDigital Forensics
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (759 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews6.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings759 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCherrysoft limitedAdvanced Web Concepts Ltd

Bugs and requests

Super Ear

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Randomly stops working
  • Sound turns off unexpectedly
  • Program sometimes doesn't work
  • Sound delay
  • Ads cut off recordings
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  • Bluetooth disconnects on app launch
  • App requires registration/SMS
  • Cuts off every 10 seconds for subscription
  • Noisy background sounds
  • App cannot be closed after update
  • App stays on even when iPhone locked
  • Microphone stays on after closing app
  • Crashed
  • No support for AirPods

Requested features

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

Digital Forensics

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Super Ear

Subscriptions3
  • Access All Features (Weekly)3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Access All Features Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Unlock All Features$34.991 Year
One-time4
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Enable Recording$0.99
  • Save Equalizer Knob Positions$0.99
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  • All in one package$1.99
1 purchases

Digital Forensics

Subscriptions1
  • Digital Forensics Pro$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Super Ear free?
Super Ear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Digital Forensics free?
Digital Forensics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Super Ear or Digital Forensics have ads?
Super Ear shows ads; Digital Forensics does not.
Which is updated more often, Super Ear or Digital Forensics?
Super Ear ships an update every 3 months, and Digital Forensics monthly. Most recently, Super Ear was updated on October 24, 2026 and Digital Forensics on October 25, 2026.

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