# VisualAudio Hearing Aid vs ListenOS

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | VisualAudio Hearing Aid | ListenOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visualaudio-hearing-aid/id1541796401/reviews) | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listenos-hearing-aid-app/id6778671667/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SnowdropSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541796403) | [思洁 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776197518) |

## What reviewers say

### VisualAudio Hearing Aid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visualaudio-hearing-aid/id1541796401)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription (1 month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual (1 Year),  Save 50% | $59.99 | per year |


### ListenOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listenos-hearing-aid-app/id6778671667)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $49.99 | one-time |


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