# Hear Boost vs Server Manager

The clearest difference is rating: Hear Boost at 4.2 against Server Manager's 1.0. Hear Boost also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). Server Manager's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hear Boost sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Server Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hear Boost holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hear Boost has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Hear Boost's written reviews are positive against 43% of Server Manager's.

Hear Boost ships an update every 3 weeks, Server Manager weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hear Boost | Server Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hear-boost-hearing-aid-and-mic/id1437159134/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/server-manager/id1569857083/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **50.1% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 73 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Future Moments](https://appshunter.io/developer/895157892) | [Monolithic Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453918502) |

## 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


### Server Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/server-manager/id1569857083)

Manage your FileMaker Servers with ease. This app offers iCloud sync, Siri integration, and a dashboard for quick overviews. Perform database actions, manage clients, and configure schedules efficiently.

**Highlights:** iCloud Sync across devices, Siri integration for server info, Dashboard with status overview, Database actions (open, close, delete), Client management and messaging, Schedule creation and monitoring, 2FA and Claris ID support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Standard Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hear Boost free?

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

### Is Server Manager free?

Server Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hear Boost or Server Manager?

Hear Boost is rated higher. Hear Boost averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Server Manager averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hear Boost or Server Manager have ads?

Neither Hear Boost nor Server Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hear Boost or Server Manager?

Hear Boost ships an update every 3 weeks, and Server Manager weekly. Most recently, Hear Boost was updated on October 26, 2026 and Server Manager on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*