AmiHear vs Start Hearing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AmiHear
Enhance your hearing with powerful sound amplification and advanced background noise reduction. This app allows you to boost volume, clear speech in noisy environments, and record conversations. It offers personalized settings and a TV mode for an improved listening experience.
- Sound amplification
- Background noise reduction
- Real-time listening device
- Volume boost and tone adjustment
- Conversation recording and playback
- Personalized hearing settings
- TV/Music mode
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Join thousands of users in experiencing AmiHear, the ultimate Hearing Aid App. Elevate your hearing with powerful sound amplification, advanced background noise reduction, and seamless recording capabilities. [Key Features] Hearing Aid & Sound Amplifier: Boost volume for optimal hearing. Background Noise Reduction: Clear speech by eliminating unwanted noise. Listening Device: Amplify sounds in real-time for better audibility. Volume Boost: Adjust and enhance sound levels and tones according to your preference. Recordings: Capture and playback conversations effortlessly. Personalized Settings: Fine-tune the app to fit your hearing needs. TV mode: Enjoy amplified TV/Music melody without distortion. Mic Selection: Choose microphone from device or headset. Easy Control: Manage background noise and adjust noise level at your fingertips. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unlock the full potential of your hearing with AmiHear - the comprehensive Hearing Aid App. Enjoy amplified sounds, reduced background noise, and personalized settings. Subscription: No subscription required for the first 7 days. Afterward, a subscription is needed, and auto-renewal can be managed in settings. Note: AmiHear is not a medical device and should not replace professional medical advice. It serves as an audio enhancement tool to improve sound clarity. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Start Hearing
This app enhances the functionality of compatible Bluetooth-enabled over-the-counter hearing aids. It offers guided setup, customizable audio programs, and direct audio streaming from your iPhone.
- Easy-to-follow tutorial
- 4 customizable audio programs
- Fullness and Brightness adjustments
- Stream calls and music
- Automatic reconnection to hearing aids
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The Start Hearing App is compatible with Start Hearing one over the counter hearing aids that have Bluetooth® technology offering advanced features when paired with an iPhone. Start Hearing App features: • Get started with your OTC hearing aids quickly and easily with an easy-to-follow tutorial on using your hearing aids to their fullest. • Choose between 4 audio programs to best suit what sounds you’re listening to: Home, Restaurant, Outside, or Music • Personalize each audio program to your preferences with Fullness and Brightness adjustments • Stream calls, music, and other audio to directly to your hearing aids from your Apple iOS device Start Hearing is here to help customers at every stage of their hearing journey. Call the number provided in your user manual or quick start guide to connect with one of our Hearing Care Advisors for help with caring for your hearing aids. If you have additional questions, they can also help you find a hearing care professional near you. Start Hearing. It’s only the beginning. Note: the app will automatically reconnect to your hearing aids each time it is used. Mobile app not required to use hearing aids.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Start Hearing at 5.0 against AmiHear's 3.9. Start Hearing also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). AmiHear's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. AmiHear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Start Hearing asks for nothing beyond the download.
Start Hearing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AmiHear has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
AmiHear ships an update every 19 months, Start Hearing every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AmiHear | Start Hearing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (16 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 15 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 149 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GH Innovation, Inc. | Novidan, Inc. |
Customer experience
AmiHear
Start Hearing
In-app purchases
AmiHear
- AmiHear Weekly Plan$1.997 Days
- AmihearMonthlySub3 Days trial$6.991 Month
- AmiHear Yearly Plan$34.991 Year
Start Hearing
No in-app purchases
