Comparison

SRAmetry vs Hearing Test

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

Head to head
About

SRAmetry

This experimental app allows users to conduct self-recorded hearing tests using their iPhone. It aims to investigate the accuracy of app-based audiometry and monitor hearing recovery or fluctuating conditions. Access requires a doctor's issued ID and passcode as part of a clinical trial.

Highlights
  • App-based self-recording audiometry
  • Monitor hearing recovery
  • Observe fluctuating hearing conditions
  • Investigate app-based audiometry accuracy
  • Requires doctor-issued ID and passcode
Features
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SRAmetry – App-based Self Recording Audiometry If you can test your hearing with iPhone-app, you don’t have to go to clinic merely to test. Furthermore, with the app you can test frequently so we can observe the recovery process of the disease, or observe the course of hearing-fluctuating disease. But how accurate will the app be? How will the test result influenced by sound environment or difference of iPhone models? SRAmetry is made to investigate the problem of app-based audiometry. To use SRAmetry, you have to consult a doctor who is taking part in the clinical trial of SRAmetry. The doctor will issue you the ID. With the ID and passcode you will be able to use all features of the app.

About

Hearing Test

This app provides a personal hearing assessment tool, allowing users to conduct pure tone audiometry and estimate their "ear age." It visualizes results in an audiogram and tracks changes over time, all while prioritizing user privacy.

Highlights
  • Pure tone audiometry at home
  • Ear age estimation
  • Audiogram visualization
  • Hearing health tracking
  • Private data storage
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Hearing Test: Ear Age Test brings pure tone audiometry straight to your pocket. Check your hearing, estimate your ear age, visualize your audiogram and track changes over time — all privately on your iPhone. Built for anyone who wants to monitor their hearing health, understand age-related hearing decline, establish a baseline before visiting an audiologist or simply get a clearer picture of their hearing capacity. HEARING TEST — PURE TONE AUDIOMETRY • At-home hearing check using pure tone audiometry • 9 frequencies from 125 Hz to 8 kHz • Separate left and right ear testing with headphones • Speaker mode for a quick single-channel test • Ascending/descending methodology for accurate thresholds • False positive catch trials to verify reliability • Pure Tone Average (PTA) calculated automatically • Ambient noise check before each test for reliable results EAR AGE TEST — HIGH FREQUENCY CHECK • Estimate your "hearing age" through high-frequency response • 10 steps from 8 kHz up to 20 kHz • Age estimation based on the highest frequency you can hear • Gamified experience with animated feedback • Color-coded results and emoji indicators AUDIOGRAM — VISUALIZE YOUR HEARING • Full audiogram chart with frequency and threshold axes • Classification zones: Normal, Mild, Moderate, Severe • Separate lines for left (X) and right (O) ears • Headphones and speaker mode support • Reliability indicator on every test HEARING CLASSIFICATION • Automatic classification from your PTA value • Normal (≤25 dB) • Mild (26–40 dB) • Moderate (41–55 dB) • Moderately Severe (56–70 dB) • Severe (71–90 dB) • Profound (>90 dB) RESULTS AND HISTORY • Save every test with date and time • Chronological history for hearing and ear age tests • Detailed result view with the full audiogram • Per-ear PTA values and hearing classification • Summary cards on the home screen • Delete a single test or clear everything ICLOUD SYNC • Automatic sync across iPhone and iPad • Private CloudKit backup to your Apple ID • Your hearing history always with you APPLE HEALTH • Optional audiogram export to Apple Health • Frequency-specific thresholds in dB HL • Track your hearing alongside other health metrics • Requires your explicit permission CUSTOMIZATION • Choose which frequencies to include in your test • Enable or disable individual frequencies • Estimated test duration updates automatically • Light and Dark mode • Full Dynamic Type support PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your hearing data stays with you. • No ads • No tracking SDKs • No analytics collection • No data sold or shared • Local storage by default, iCloud only with your consent PREMIUM Upgrade to unlock: • Full Hearing Test • Ear Age Test • Audiogram and detailed results • Apple Health integration • iCloud sync across devices • All future features Premium is available as an auto-renewing in-app subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in your Apple ID account settings. Free: view and manage your saved test history. Whether you want to check your hearing, monitor changes over time, estimate your ear age or take a baseline before seeing an audiologist, Hearing Test: Ear Age Test gives you a complete hearing assessment tool in one app. Download now and take care of your hearing. Note: This app is for personal, informational use only. It is not a medical device and does not replace a professional audiologist or a clinical diagnosis. Terms of Use (EULA): https://ern.digital/hearingtest/terms Privacy Policy: https://ern.digital/hearingtest/privacy

Screenshots

SRAmetry4 screens
Hearing Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hearing Test at 5.0 against SRAmetry's 1.0. Hearing Test also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 16 months). SRAmetry's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Hearing Test sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. SRAmetry asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hearing Test holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SRAmetry ships an update every 16 months, Hearing Test monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
SRAmetry versus Hearing Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSRAmetryHearing Test
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB29 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperShin-ichi NishimuraEren Arda Carboga

Customer experience

SRAmetry

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Hearing Test

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

In-app purchases

None

SRAmetry

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Hearing Test

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99

Questions

Is SRAmetry free?
SRAmetry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hearing Test free?
Hearing Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SRAmetry or Hearing Test?
Hearing Test is rated higher. SRAmetry averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hearing Test averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SRAmetry or Hearing Test have ads?
Neither SRAmetry nor Hearing Test shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SRAmetry or Hearing Test?
SRAmetry ships an update every 16 months, and Hearing Test monthly. Most recently, SRAmetry was updated on July 7, 2026 and Hearing Test on September 8, 2026.

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