# Simple Microphone vs Hearing Amplifier

The clearest difference is rating: Hearing Amplifier at 4.4 against Simple Microphone's 2.8. Hearing Amplifier also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 15 months) and review sentiment (63% vs 33%). Simple Microphone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hearing Amplifier sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Simple Microphone asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hearing Amplifier holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearing Amplifier has 929 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Simple Microphone's written reviews are positive against 63% of Hearing Amplifier's.

Simple Microphone ships an update every 15 months, Hearing Amplifier every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Microphone | Hearing Amplifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-microphone/id1493896874/reviews) | **[4.4 (929 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearing-amplifier-clear-sound/id1620656783/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **929** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **62.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 29 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Briswell, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490573318) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Microphone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-microphone/id1493896874)

Transform your phone into a functional microphone that can connect to Bluetooth speakers. It also includes recording capabilities and automatic text transcription for your audio.

**Highlights:** Use phone as a microphone, Bluetooth speaker connectivity, Audio recording, Automatic text transcription

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hearing Amplifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearing-amplifier-clear-sound/id1620656783)

This app acts as a personal sound enhancer, amplifying and clarifying audio from a distance in real-time. It features an adjustable equalizer for custom sound tuning and background noise reduction, making it easier to hear conversations, lectures, and media.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio amplification, Adjustable equalizer, Enhanced speech clarity, Background noise reduction, Works with headphones/earbuds, Boost low-volume sounds

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Maximum Record Limits | $3.49 | per month |
| Premium - weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly 3d trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly 3d trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly 3d trial | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly 3d trial | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Clear sound
- 👍 Useful
- 👍 Hearing enhancement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Delay issues
- 🐛 Sound quality problems
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 📢 Annoying ads
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Compatibility issues
- Subscription problems

**Requested features**

- Background playback
- Improved noise cancellation
- Customizable sound settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Microphone free?

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

### Is Hearing Amplifier free?

Hearing Amplifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Microphone or Hearing Amplifier?

Hearing Amplifier is rated higher. Simple Microphone averages 2.8 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Hearing Amplifier averages 4.4 from 929 ratings.

### Do Simple Microphone or Hearing Amplifier have ads?

Both Simple Microphone and Hearing Amplifier show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Microphone or Hearing Amplifier?

Simple Microphone ships an update every 15 months, and Hearing Amplifier every 5 weeks. Most recently, Simple Microphone was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hearing Amplifier on November 3, 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.*