Comparison

IHSIM vs Acadia Learning

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

Acadia Learning

This app provides AI-powered tutors to assist students with homework and accelerate their learning. It adapts to school curricula and keeps parents informed via SMS updates.

Highlights
  • AI homework help sessions
  • Accelerative tutoring
  • Curriculum adaptation
  • Parent SMS updates
  • Personalized learning
Features
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Tired of not knowing how to help you student with their homework? Want them to get ahead by working with a tutor? Acadia's AI tutors run homework help sessions and accelerative tutoring. They adapt to your school's curriculum and keeping parents in the loop via SMS.

Screenshots

IHSIM4 screens
Acadia Learning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Acadia Learning at 5.0 against IHSIM's 3.0. IHSIM's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Acadia Learning holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IHSIM versus Acadia Learning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIHSIMAcadia Learning
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHack Audio LLCBryan Houlton

Customer experience

IHSIM

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

Acadia Learning

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

IHSIM

No in-app purchases

None

Acadia Learning

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IHSIM free?
IHSIM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Acadia Learning free?
Acadia Learning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IHSIM or Acadia Learning?
Acadia Learning is rated higher. IHSIM averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Acadia Learning averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do IHSIM or Acadia Learning have ads?
Neither IHSIM nor Acadia Learning shows ads.

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