Comparison

IHSIM vs Modal Math

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

Head to head
About

IHSIM

This application simulates acoustic hearing loss and cochlear implant processing in real-time. It allows for custom spectral filtering based on audiograms and offers various cochlear implant simulation parameters. Designed for research and education, it helps users understand auditory perception.

Highlights
  • Acoustic hearing loss simulation
  • Cochlear implant simulation
  • Custom spectral filtering
  • Filterbank vocoder
  • Binaural stimulation options
  • Research and educational use
Features
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IMPAIRED HEARING SIMULATION (IHSIM) This app performs separate simulations of acoustic hearing loss and cochlear implant processing. These simulations process the audio input from the iOS device in real-time. In the acoustic hearing loss simulation, a user can achieve custom spectral filtering based on a listener's audiogram. Six presets are also provided of common audiogram functions. A dynamic range compressor is included, along with a frequency smearing algorithm to flatten the signal's spectrum and perform subtle pitch modulation. In the cochlear implant simulation, a filterbank vocoder is implemented. The number of frequency bands is selectable, along with the carrier signal (noise or sine wave vocoder), the frequency divisions (Logarithmic or Greenwood function), and the overall bandwidth. Electric-only and "hybrid" acoustic-electric cochlear implants are modeled. Several monaural and binaural stimulation options are selectable. HEADPHONES AND SENNHEISER SMART AMBEO HEADSET This app was created as part of the Sennheiser Developers Program for the Smart AMBEO Headset. The app is capable of processing a stereo input signal, taking advantage of the "augmented reality" features of the headset. The app is also fully-functional using a conventional set of headphones with a mono microphone input. It is highly recommended to use headphones of some type with the app. FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES The intended use of the app is for auditory perception research. The app may have additional educational purposes related to hearing loss. The app should not be used for medical purposes. INFORMATION Resources related to the app are available at: hackaudio.com

About

Modal Math

This app provides accessible math practice designed by teachers for students with special language needs. It focuses on fostering conceptual understanding and reinforcing mathematical language for diverse learners.

Highlights
  • Designed by teachers
  • Accessible for special language needs
  • Fosters conceptual understanding
  • Reinforces mathematical language
  • Supports diverse learning needs
Features
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Learn from anywhere in the Modal Math app! Created by real teachers for real students. At Modal Math, we believe that math learning should to be accessible for learners with special language needs. We aim to create a tool that is makes math learning accessible and meaningful to all. The goal is to foster conceptual understanding of mathematics while establishing and reinforcing language for students with diverse learning needs and ability levels. Our dream is to provide access to learning forstudents in accordance with their needs. Until we do this, we can never know what a student is capable of. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

IHSIM4 screens
Modal Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Modal Math at 5.0 against IHSIM's 3.0. IHSIM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, 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. Modal Math sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. IHSIM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Modal Math holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IHSIM ships an update monthly, Modal Math every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IHSIM versus Modal Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIHSIMModal Math
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHack Audio LLCAsledu LLC

Customer experience

IHSIM

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Modal Math

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

IHSIM

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Modal Math

Subscriptions1
  • Classroom Membership$24.991 Month
One-time1
  • DHH Teacher Resources$6.99

Questions

Is IHSIM free?
IHSIM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Modal Math free?
Modal Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IHSIM or Modal Math?
Modal Math is rated higher. IHSIM averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Modal Math averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do IHSIM or Modal Math have ads?
Neither IHSIM nor Modal Math shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IHSIM or Modal Math?
IHSIM ships an update monthly, and Modal Math every 5 weeks. Most recently, IHSIM was updated on September 29, 2026 and Modal Math on October 8, 2026.

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