# Hearing Amplifier vs Recordi

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearing Amplifier | Recordi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (928 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearing-amplifier-clear-sound/id1620656783/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recordi-snore-tracker/id6475055913/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **928** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 211 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Bruce Long](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037942623) |

## What reviewers say

### Hearing Amplifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearing-amplifier-clear-sound/id1620656783)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Maximum Record Limits | $3.49 | per month |
| Premium - weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly 3d trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly 3d trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly 3d trial | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly 3d trial | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Clear sound
- 👍 Useful
- 👍 Hearing enhancement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Delay issues
- 🐛 Sound quality problems
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 📢 Annoying ads
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Compatibility issues
- Subscription problems

**Requested features**

- Background playback
- Improved noise cancellation
- Customizable sound settings


### Recordi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recordi-snore-tracker/id6475055913)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


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