Sound Amplifier | Volume Boost vs xBluetooth
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sound Amplifier | Volume Boost
Amplify live headphone audio and enhance your listening experience. This app offers volume boosts, music enhancement, and even a hearing assessment. Record audio and review transcriptions to never miss a word.
- Volume boost presets
- Music enhancement
- Hearing assessment
- Live audio recording
- Real-time transcriptions
- Personalized hearing profiles
- Noise reduction
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Enhance Your Hearing with Audio Amplifier! Don't miss out on a single sound – open the door to a world of amplified audio! Key Features + Louder Volume Boost: > Select from various sound amplification presets + Music Enhancement: > Elevate your music experience in your favorite Music apps > Immerse yourself in your favorite tunes with superior sound quality + Hearing Assessment Choices: > Assess your hearing accuracy with headphones for precise results > Conveniently use your iPhone's speaker for a quick evaluation + Listen Live and Record: > Record looped audio discreetly to revisit what you've heard > Review real-time transcriptions to ensure you never miss a word Premium Subscription Features: ○ Personalized Hearing Profiles: > Customize your hearing experience with preset options for everyday needs > Conduct a built-in hearing test to fine-tune sound to your unique hearing profile ○ Louder Volume Boost > Boost audio up to 10 times for everyday situations ○ Reduce noise > Eliminates background noise, increases speech intelligibility ○ Maximize music > Export your music with maximum effort > Export music with custom equalizer settings SUBSCRIPTION NOTICE: Please note that a premium subscription is required to access all the app's features. Privacy policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SaV6gewYAk2gdvdJSZGH8spAyA805eJBkxWhmBnK_mc/edit?usp=sharing Terms of service: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xyNnScm0PrTtNsWxVzWuvFHyVT8Cmi6h3R0BSiTvwso/edit?usp=sharing
xBluetooth
Easily scan for nearby Bluetooth-enabled devices. This tool helps you locate misplaced gadgets by detecting their Bluetooth signals. Perfect for finding lost items quickly.
- Scan for Bluetooth devices
- Locate nearby devices
- Find lost devices
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Locate bluetooth enabled devices near you. Find a lost device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: xBluetooth at none against Sound Amplifier | Volume Boost's 5. xBluetooth also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Sound Amplifier | Volume Boost's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 21 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Sound Amplifier | Volume Boost sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. xBluetooth asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sound Amplifier | Volume Boost holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sound Amplifier | Volume Boost has 2.2K ratings behind it against 366, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Sound Amplifier | Volume Boost's written reviews are positive against 73% of xBluetooth's.
Sound Amplifier | Volume Boost ships an update every 4 months, xBluetooth every 21 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Sound Amplifier | Volume Boost | xBluetooth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.2K ratings) — better | 4.2 (366 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.7% of reviews — better | 72.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K — better | 366 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 21 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Irakli Tsuladze | MARK MANSER |
Customer experience
Sound Amplifier | Volume Boost
xBluetooth
User reviews
Sound Amplifier | Volume Boost
From 2.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Clear audio quality
- 🚀 Effective sound amplification
- 💡 Useful hearing profile test
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Easy to use interface
Room to improve
- 🔒 Requires subscription for full access
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Forced to leave review for access
xBluetooth
From 366 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✅ Effective Bluetooth device detection and discovery
- 📍 Accurate signal strength indicator for proximity tracking
- 🎯 Helpful for locating lost devices
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- ⚡ Quick and responsive app performance
Room to improve
- 🐛 Blank screen issues on launch
- ❌ Inconsistent connectivity and scanning failures
- ⚠️ Limited functionality with powered-off devices
- 🚨 Potential security/privacy concerns for device detection
- 📱 Compatibility issues with some iOS versions
Bugs and requests
Sound Amplifier | Volume Boost
Reported bugs
3 issues- Recording feature not working
- Delayed sound output
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Compatibility with more audio sources
- Background playback support
- Customizable sound profiles
- Volume boost for specific apps
xBluetooth
Reported bugs
4 issues- Blank screen when attempting to scan
- App fails to discover Bluetooth devices
- Connection failures and scanning not working
- Inconsistent device detection across devices
Requested features
3 requests- Better documentation and user guidance
- Improved explanation of how to use the app
- Enhanced compatibility with all iOS versions
In-app purchases
Sound Amplifier | Volume Boost
- Weekly Access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Hearing Amplifier, Ear Spy3 Days trial$11.991 Month
- 3-Month Sound Boost Access$12.993 Months
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- Listening Device, Amp Me3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- lifetime$44.99
xBluetooth
No in-app purchases
Questions
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