# Hear Boost vs DeviceLINK

The clearest difference is rating: Hear Boost at 4.2 against DeviceLINK's 3.0. Hear Boost also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 3). DeviceLINK's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hear Boost sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. DeviceLINK asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hear Boost holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hear Boost has 12K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hear Boost ships an update every 3 weeks, DeviceLINK every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hear Boost | DeviceLINK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hear-boost-hearing-aid-and-mic/id1437159134/reviews)** | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devicelink-bluetooth-interface/id1464642345/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 50.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 73 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Future Moments](https://appshunter.io/developer/895157892) | [Auburn FilterSense LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464642344) |

## What reviewers say

### Hear Boost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hear-boost-hearing-aid-and-mic/id1437159134)

Amplify your hearing and record distant sounds with this app. It allows you to capture conversations and ambient noises at up to 200x your microphone's normal capacity. Features include microphone input selection, voice filtering, and an equalizer for sound adjustment.

**Highlights:** Enhanced hearing and recording, Capture distant conversations, Up to 200x microphone amplification, Selectable microphone input, Voice filter switch, Adjustable equalizer, Background operation

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| 6 Months | $7.99 | per 6 months |
| Trial + Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| 6 Months | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual + Trial | $14.99 | per year |
| Annual + Trial | $19.99 | per year |
| Transcription up to 1 hour | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Use Forever | $1.99 | one-time |
| Transcription up to 2 hours | $1.99 | one-time |
| Transcription up to 3 hours | $2.99 | one-time |
| Custom Equalizer | $3.99 | one-time |
| All Spaces | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful app
- 🚀 Great sound quality
- ⭐ Awesome app
- 🎉 Best app ever
- 💻 Works well with headphones

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 💰 Expensive upgrades
- ⏱️ Forced waiting periods
- 🔇 Poor sound quality without upgrades

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings not saving properly
- Equalizer not working as expected
- Constant feedback/distortion
- App freezing/crashing on launch

**Requested features**

- Microphone selection option
- Noise cancellation feature
- Bluetooth speaker support
- Real-time transcription
- Hearing aid integration


### DeviceLINK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devicelink-bluetooth-interface/id1464642345)

This application connects to specific particulate monitors and leak detectors via Bluetooth. It allows for remote operation, configuration, and data export. Users can monitor readings, analyze alarms, and generate reports without direct physical access to the instrument.

**Highlights:** Remote commissioning and daily operation, Basic setup and advanced functions, Monitor readings and configure settings, Export process data, View process trends, Advanced Alarm Analyzer, Generate device health reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hear Boost free?

Hear Boost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DeviceLINK free?

DeviceLINK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hear Boost or DeviceLINK?

Hear Boost is rated higher. Hear Boost averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while DeviceLINK averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Hear Boost or DeviceLINK have ads?

Neither Hear Boost nor DeviceLINK shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hear Boost or DeviceLINK?

Hear Boost ships an update every 3 weeks, and DeviceLINK every 10 months. Most recently, Hear Boost was updated on October 15, 2026 and DeviceLINK on October 8, 2026.

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