# Head Shadow vs Volume Boost

Head Shadow and Volume Boost both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Head Shadow's written reviews are positive against 14% of Volume Boost's. Volume Boost's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 13) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Head Shadow sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Volume Boost sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Head Shadow against 4.3 for Volume Boost. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Volume Boost has 3.7K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Head Shadow's written reviews are positive against 14% of Volume Boost's.

Head Shadow ships an update every 3 weeks, Volume Boost monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Head Shadow | Volume Boost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/head-shadow/id1454070507/reviews)** | [4.3 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volume-boost-sound-amplifier/id1500458684/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#170** |
| Size | 20 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Isa Asudeh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454070506) | [Evgenia Pervushina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491458742) |

## What reviewers say

### Head Shadow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/head-shadow/id1454070507)

This app acts as a hearing aid for individuals with single-sided deafness or mild bilateral hearing loss. It utilizes your iPhone or AirPods microphone to capture ambient sounds, then amplifies and outputs them through wired headphones or AirPods.

**Highlights:** Single-sided deafness aid, Mild hearing loss amplification, 10-band audio equalizer, Reverb options, Works with AirPods and wired headphones, 30-day free trial

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free 30-Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| One time purchase | $3.99 | one-time |


### Volume Boost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volume-boost-sound-amplifier/id1500458684)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Grossing · Medical, #205 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

Amplify and enhance the sounds around you with this app. It uses your smartphone's capabilities to boost audio, filter noise, and adapt to your specific hearing needs. A simple headset is required for full functionality, offering up to 30 dB amplification.

**Highlights:** Maximum sound amplification, Noise filtering, Automatic hearing adjustment, Environment adaptation, Full acoustic amplification up to 30 dB, Bluetooth headset support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volume Max Booster - One Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Volume Boost Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Hearing aid – Listening device | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔊 Boosts audio volume
- 🎧 Works well with headphones
- 💥 Impressive sound quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription to fully use
- 🤖 Microphone usage concerns
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔇 Doesn't boost volume as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with latest iOS updates
- Subscription issues and unauthorized charges
- Crashes on launch or during use

**Requested features**

- Ability to cancel subscription
- Frequency mixing controls
- Support for more audio sources


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Head Shadow free?

Head Shadow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Volume Boost free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Head Shadow or Volume Boost?

Head Shadow is rated higher. Head Shadow averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Volume Boost averages 4.3 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do Head Shadow or Volume Boost have ads?

Neither Head Shadow nor Volume Boost shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Head Shadow or Volume Boost?

Head Shadow ships an update every 3 weeks, and Volume Boost monthly. Most recently, Head Shadow was updated on October 24, 2026 and Volume Boost on October 25, 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.*