Comparison

VisualAudio Hearing Aid vs ListenOS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Adjustable audio frequency bands
  • Speech-to-text transcription
  • Visual sound level meter
  • Microphone selection
  • Sleep timer
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Sound amplification up to 11x
  • Built-in hearing test
  • Advanced noise reduction
  • Customizable equalizer
  • Preset audio modes
  • Bluetooth headphone support
Features
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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

Screenshots

VisualAudio Hearing Aid3 screens
ListenOS4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VisualAudio Hearing Aid versus ListenOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisualAudio Hearing AidListenOS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSnowdropSoft思洁 王

Customer experience

VisualAudio Hearing Aid

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

ListenOS

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

VisualAudio Hearing Aid

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription (1 month)$9.991 Month
  • Annual (1 Year), Save 50%$59.991 Year
4 purchases

ListenOS

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$49.99

Questions

Is VisualAudio Hearing Aid free?
VisualAudio Hearing Aid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ListenOS free?
ListenOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VisualAudio Hearing Aid or ListenOS?
VisualAudio Hearing Aid and ListenOS are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do VisualAudio Hearing Aid or ListenOS have ads?
Neither VisualAudio Hearing Aid nor ListenOS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VisualAudio Hearing Aid or ListenOS?
VisualAudio Hearing Aid ships an update every 6 weeks, and ListenOS fortnightly. Most recently, VisualAudio Hearing Aid was updated on October 24, 2026 and ListenOS on October 25, 2026.

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