Comparison

Sound Amplifier vs HearingAssist STREAM

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

Head to head
About

Sound Amplifier

Transform your phone into a powerful hearing aid. This app amplifies sound up to 100x, enhances voice clarity, and reduces background noise. Protect your hearing while easily listening to conversations, lectures, or TV with connected headphones.

Highlights
  • Volume amplification up to 100x
  • Voice isolation for clearer conversations
  • Hearing protection features
  • Background app operation
  • Simple one-tap amplification
  • Bluetooth headphone support
Features
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Sound Amplifier turns your phone into a hearing aid. Make your volume 100x louder and eliminate background noise while protecting your ears. Just connect your existing headphones. What you can do with Sound Amplifier • Easily listen to conversations with friends and loved ones • Use bluetooth headphones to listen to the TV and lectures • Discuss important, confidential topics with your doctor Our newest features • Amplification makes voices louder and crisper • Voice isolation eliminates background noise • Loudness protect protects your hearing Simple to Use • Connect your headphones and start amplifying with one tap • Everything is labeled and easy to read, no guessing at controls! Discrete and Practical • You can use your existing headphones to hear more clearly • Just rest your phone on the table near the person talking Some Extras • You can amplify the volume even with the app in the background • Fast and friendly support Terms of Service: https://www.mightyfine.app/sound-amplifier-terms Privacy Policy: https://www.mightyfine.app/sound-amplifier-privacy-policy

About

HearingAssist STREAM

This utility application simplifies the use of hearing aid devices. It offers enhanced control and accessibility for users managing their auditory assistance technology.

Highlights
  • Hearing aid device management
  • Enhanced control
  • Improved accessibility
  • Streamlined user experience
Features
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This is an app that helps users use hearing aid devices more easily

Screenshots

Sound Amplifier3 screens
HearingAssist STREAM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sound Amplifier at 4.6 against HearingAssist STREAM's 2.4. Sound Amplifier also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 9). HearingAssist STREAM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Sound Amplifier sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. HearingAssist STREAM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sound Amplifier holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sound Amplifier has 1.2K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sound Amplifier ships an update every 2 weeks, HearingAssist STREAM every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sound Amplifier versus HearingAssist STREAM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSound AmplifierHearingAssist STREAM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better2.4 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews34.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB47 MB
Age rating+417+
DeveloperMighty Fine Apps LLCInnerScope Hearing Technologies Inc.

Customer experience

Sound Amplifier

All ratings1,238 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive34.5%
Neutral8.0%
Negative57.5%

HearingAssist STREAM

All ratings9 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral22.2%
Negative55.6%

Bugs and requests

Sound Amplifier

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Subscription charges even after cancellation
  • Inability to cancel free trial
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free trial option without payment info
  • Ability to use without subscription
  • Integration with iOS accessibility features

HearingAssist STREAM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Sound Amplifier

Subscriptions4
  • Full Access3 variants$9.991 Month
  • Full Access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Full Access3 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • Full Access7 Days trial$99.991 Year
None

HearingAssist STREAM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sound Amplifier free?
Sound Amplifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HearingAssist STREAM free?
HearingAssist STREAM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sound Amplifier or HearingAssist STREAM?
Sound Amplifier is rated higher. Sound Amplifier averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while HearingAssist STREAM averages 2.4 from 9 ratings.
Do Sound Amplifier or HearingAssist STREAM have ads?
Neither Sound Amplifier nor HearingAssist STREAM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sound Amplifier or HearingAssist STREAM?
Sound Amplifier ships an update every 2 weeks, and HearingAssist STREAM every 10 days. Most recently, Sound Amplifier was updated on October 30, 2026 and HearingAssist STREAM on October 30, 2026.

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