VisualAudio Hearing Aid vs ListenOS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VisualAudio Hearing Aid
Amplify and clarify speech with adjustable audio frequencies and real-time text transcription. Visually monitor sound levels and select your preferred microphone input. This app is not a medical device.
- Adjustable audio frequency bands
- Speech-to-text transcription
- Visual sound level meter
- Microphone selection
- Sleep timer
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VisualAudio helps you clearly hear the voices of others by providing advanced on-device audio enhancements. Designed for those who need hearing assistance in daily environments, this app transforms your device into a powerful sound amplifier. Key Features: - Powerful Sound Amplification: Real-time audio boost using an optimized engine. - Personalized Frequency Control: Adjust and amplify specific frequency bands tailored to your hearing needs. - Noise & Echo Cancellation: Suppresses background noise to make speech crystal clear. - Speech-to-Text: Live transcription of what others say, converting voice to text instantly. - Visual Level Meter: Visually displays surrounding sound levels in real time. - Microphone Selector: Switch easily between built-in mic and wired headset mic. - Sleep Timer: Automatically stops the app after a set time in case you fall asleep. Free Version Limitations: - Microphone switching is unavailable when using a wired headset. - Adjusted frequency settings cannot be saved. - Daily usage limit applies to Speech-to-Text transcription. - Sleep timer function is unavailable. Disclaimer: VisualAudio is not a medical device or medical software. It cannot be used to treat hearing loss and is designed solely for environmental sound amplification and listening assistance. Continuous use at high volumes may cause hearing damage. Terms of Use / EULA https://snowdropsoft.com/apps/agreement.html Privacy Policy https://snowdropsoft.com/apps/privacy.html
ListenOS
Enhance your hearing with a personal sound amplifier. This app uses your headphones to boost conversations, TV, and ambient sounds, offering tailored audio settings based on a quick hearing test. It features noise reduction and custom profiles for various environments.
- Sound amplification up to 11x
- Built-in hearing test
- Advanced noise reduction
- Customizable equalizer
- Preset audio modes
- Bluetooth headphone support
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ListenOS is a personal sound amplifier and hearing app designed to help you hear conversations, TV, and ambient sounds more clearly. Whether you are in a noisy restaurant or trying to follow a lecture, the app uses your headphones to boost the sounds you need to hear. Tailored to Your Ears Everyone hears differently. ListenOS includes a quick, built-in hearing test you can take at home. Based on your results, the app automatically adjusts the audio settings for each ear independently to give you a balanced, natural sound profile. You can also save and track your hearing changes over time by syncing with Apple HealthKit. Key Features Sound Amplification: Boost ambient sounds by up to 11x, making quiet voices and distant sounds much easier to understand. Built-in Equalizer: Fine-tune specific audio frequencies to your liking, allowing you to boost high-pitched speech or increase low-end warmth for maximum clarity. Advanced Noise Reduction: Filter out distracting background noise, wind, and environmental clutter so you can focus entirely on human speech. 4 Preset Modes: Quickly switch between audio settings tailored for different everyday environments. Bluetooth Support: Works seamlessly with your favorite wireless headphones, including AirPods. Built-in Music Player: Listen to your music through the app with audio settings and equalizer profiles optimized for your hearing. Unlimited Custom Profiles: Save and name your own tailored audio and equalizer setups for specific places like your office or a favorite cafe. Tips for New Users Getting used to an audio amplifier takes time. At first, everyday sounds like footsteps, paper rustling, or a refrigerator humming might seem unusually loud or sharp. This is completely normal. We recommend starting in quiet environments, using the built-in noise reduction settings, and letting your ears adjust gradually over a few weeks using our guided 4-week adaptation course. Please Note Due to standard hardware limitations, using wireless Bluetooth headphones may cause a slight audio delay or echo. Disclaimer ListenOS is not a certified medical device or a hearing aid substitute. The built-in test is only used to configure the app's audio settings. If you have medical concerns about your hearing, please consult an audiologist or healthcare professional. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-sj Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/terms-of-service-sj
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Verdict
VisualAudio Hearing Aid and ListenOS both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of VisualAudio Hearing Aid's written reviews are positive against 0% of ListenOS's. VisualAudio Hearing Aid also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). ListenOS's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. VisualAudio Hearing Aid sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and ListenOS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for VisualAudio Hearing Aid against 3.0 for ListenOS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of VisualAudio Hearing Aid's written reviews are positive against 0% of ListenOS's.
VisualAudio Hearing Aid ships an update every 6 weeks, ListenOS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VisualAudio Hearing Aid | ListenOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SnowdropSoft | 思洁 王 |
Customer experience
VisualAudio Hearing Aid
ListenOS
In-app purchases
VisualAudio Hearing Aid
- Monthly Subscription (1 month)$9.991 Month
- Annual (1 Year), Save 50%$59.991 Year
ListenOS
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Annual Subscription$39.991 Year
- Lifetime Subscription$49.99
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