Comparison

Hearing Amplifier vs Recordi

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

Head to head
About

Hearing Amplifier

This app acts as a personal sound enhancer, amplifying and clarifying audio from a distance in real-time. It features an adjustable equalizer for custom sound tuning and background noise reduction, making it easier to hear conversations, lectures, and media.

Highlights
  • Real-time audio amplification
  • Adjustable equalizer
  • Enhanced speech clarity
  • Background noise reduction
  • Works with headphones/earbuds
  • Boost low-volume sounds
Features
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*** Experience Clear and Amplified Sound Like Never Before - Even from a Distance *** The Hearing Clear from Distance app is your personal sound enhancer, designed to help you hear more clearly, even when you're far away from the sound source. Whether you're in a noisy environment or simply trying to focus on a specific voice, this app empowers you to take control of your hearing experience with powerful sound processing technology. --- Hear Clearly from Across the Room - Or Even Farther --- This app allows you to enhance, modify, and amplify real-world sounds in real time using your device's built-in microphone and headphones. Whether you’re struggling to hear someone in a meeting, trying to catch every word in a lecture from the back of a hall, or simply watching TV from a distance, Hearing Clear from Distance helps bring the sound closer to you. This app is all about making space for clearer sound. Perfect for making space in noisy rooms, it helps amplify voices from afar. Whether you’re in meetings or watching TV, you’re making space to hear better. Try it now - start making space for what truly matters: sound clarity and focus. --- Custom-Tuned Sound for Your Ears --- Our advanced sound equalizer lets you fine-tune what you hear. You can boost important frequencies, reduce background noise, and focus on the exact sounds that matter most to you. It’s not just louder—it’s clearer, sharper, and more precise. ** Key Features Include ** - Real-time audio amplification from any distance - Adjustable equalizer to control what you hear - Enhanced speech clarity for meetings, lectures, and conversations - Background noise reduction for cleaner listening - Works seamlessly with headphones or earbuds - Boost low-volume sounds without distorting them - Simple, user-friendly interface - Use Cases You’ll Love Hear clearly during face-to-face conversations, especially in noisy settings Understand speakers better in online meetings and video calls Follow lectures more easily from the back rows Enjoy TV and media sound without turning up the volume excessively Use as a personal amplifier in various environments like restaurants, auditoriums, or outdoor places *** How It Works *** The app captures audio through your device's microphone and enhances it instantly through digital signal processing. The modified sound is transmitted directly to your headphones, giving you a powerful, focused listening experience designed for clarity and comfort. Subscription Details To unlock the full potential of the app, we offer flexible subscription options Amplifier Plus Weekly Plan starting at $4.99 per week (prices may vary by region) Amplifier Plus Monthly Plan starting at $19.99 per month (prices may vary by region) All purchases and subscriptions are available via the App Store under “In-app purchases”. Automatic Renewal and Subscription Management Subscriptions are renewed automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing cycle. Your iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before renewal. You can manage your subscription and disable auto-renewal anytime in your iOS settings. Active subscriptions cannot be canceled during the current term. Terms of Use: https://zipoapps.com/hearingclearios/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/hearingclearios/privacy/

About

Recordi

This app intelligently captures and classifies various audio events, from snoring and speech to music and environmental noises. It offers effortless organization, resilient recording capabilities, and versatile microphone modes for optimal quality. Your recordings and recognition results are kept private and confidential.

Highlights
  • Sound recognition for over 20 distinct sounds
  • Effortless organization and categorization
  • Resilient recording with automatic resume
  • Versatile microphone modes
  • Privacy-focused data ownership
Features
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Recordi is your intelligent sound companion, designed to capture and classify audio effortlessly. Whether you’re tracking snoring patterns, extracting crucial speech segments, or documenting special moments, Recordi has you covered. Download it now and experience the power of Recordi! Key Features: - Sound Recognition: Recordi identifies over 20 distinct sounds, including snoring, speech, laughter, baby cries, singing, music, car noises, etc. It's like having your own personal audio investigator! - Effortless Organization: Filter and categorize your recordings seamlessly. Jump to specific segments with a simple tap, and control playback with intuitive drag gestures. - Resilient Recording: Recordi automatically resumes recording after interruptions caused by alarms or phone calls. Customize this behavior to suit your preferences. - Versatile Mic Modes: Choose from three iOS microphone modes for optimal recording quality. - Privacy First: you retain ownership of your recordings and recognition results. Your data remains secure and confidential. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hearing Amplifier4 screens
Recordi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Recordi at free with in-app purchases against Hearing Amplifier's subscription. Recordi also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and ads (none vs shown). Hearing Amplifier's advantage is ratings volume (928 vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Hearing Amplifier sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Recordi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Recordi holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearing Amplifier has 928 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Hearing Amplifier's written reviews are positive against 100% of Recordi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hearing Amplifier ships an update every 5 weeks, Recordi every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hearing Amplifier versus Recordi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHearing AmplifierRecordi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (928 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings928 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size211 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZipoAppsBruce Long

Customer experience

Hearing Amplifier

All ratings922 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral6.0%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive62.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative35.5%

Recordi

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Hearing Amplifier

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes
  • Compatibility issues
  • Subscription problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Background playback
  • Improved noise cancellation
  • Customizable sound settings

Recordi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hearing Amplifier

Subscriptions10
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Maximum Record Limits$3.491 Month
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  • Premium - weekly$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly 3d trial3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly 3d trial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly 3d trial3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Monthly 3d trial3 Days trial$19.991 Month
3 purchases

Recordi

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited Weekly7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Yearly1 Month trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Hearing Amplifier free?
Hearing Amplifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Recordi free?
Recordi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hearing Amplifier or Recordi?
Recordi is rated higher. Hearing Amplifier averages 4.4 out of 5 from 928 ratings, while Recordi averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Hearing Amplifier or Recordi have ads?
Hearing Amplifier shows ads; Recordi does not.
Which is updated more often, Hearing Amplifier or Recordi?
Hearing Amplifier ships an update every 5 weeks, and Recordi every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hearing Amplifier was updated on November 7, 2026 and Recordi on November 4, 2026.

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