# HeardThat vs Listening Device

The clearest difference is rating: Listening Device at 4.8 against HeardThat's 4.2. HeardThat's advantage is ratings volume (46 vs 10) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HeardThat sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Listening Device sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Listening Device holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 10 respectively.

HeardThat ships an update monthly, Listening Device every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HeardThat | Listening Device |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heardthat/id1526360165/reviews) | **[4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listening-device-clarive/id6748903280/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 91 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Singular Hearing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526360407) | [HARSHVA TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704859322) |

## What reviewers say

### HeardThat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heardthat/id1526360165)

Enhance speech clarity in noisy settings by transforming your smartphone into an AI-powered listening device. Focus on conversations by reducing background noise and improving voice intelligibility. The app also offers recording capabilities with noise removal.

**Highlights:** Speech enhancement in noisy environments, AI-powered noise reduction, Connects with hearing devices, Save and download recordings, Noise-removed microphone functionality

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| HeardThat 3-month access | $29.99 | one-time |
| HeardThat 6-month access | $53.99 | one-time |
| HeardThat 1-year access | $99.99 | one-time |


### Listening Device

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listening-device-clarive/id6748903280)

This app amplifies sound and provides live captions, turning your iPhone into a hearing aid. It helps you clearly hear conversations and spoken words in various environments, with an option to read text instead of listening.

**Highlights:** Sound amplification, Live captions, Noise reduction, Real-time audio processing, Works with various headphones, On-device processing for privacy

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Listening Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Offer | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HeardThat free?

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

### Is Listening Device free?

Listening Device is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HeardThat or Listening Device?

Listening Device is rated higher. HeardThat averages 4.2 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Listening Device averages 4.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do HeardThat or Listening Device have ads?

Neither HeardThat nor Listening Device shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HeardThat or Listening Device?

HeardThat ships an update monthly, and Listening Device every 3 weeks. Most recently, HeardThat was updated on November 3, 2026 and Listening Device on October 30, 2026.

---

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