IHSIM vs Modal Math
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Acoustic hearing loss simulation
- Cochlear implant simulation
- Custom spectral filtering
- Filterbank vocoder
- Binaural stimulation options
- Research and educational use
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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
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.
- Designed by teachers
- Accessible for special language needs
- Fosters conceptual understanding
- Reinforces mathematical language
- Supports diverse learning needs
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
IHSIM ships an update monthly, Modal Math every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IHSIM | Modal Math |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hack Audio LLC | Asledu LLC |
Customer experience
IHSIM
Modal Math
In-app purchases
IHSIM
No in-app purchases
Modal Math
- Classroom Membership$24.991 Month
- DHH Teacher Resources$6.99









