# Hearing Amplifier vs Volume Control

The clearest difference is monetization model: Volume Control at free with in-app purchases against Hearing Amplifier's subscription. Volume Control also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 63%). Hearing Amplifier's advantage is ratings volume (929 vs 92). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hearing Amplifier sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Volume Control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Hearing Amplifier against 4.5 for Volume Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearing Amplifier has 929 ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Hearing Amplifier's written reviews are positive against 75% of Volume Control's.

Hearing Amplifier ships an update every 5 weeks, Volume Control every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearing Amplifier | Volume Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (929 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearing-amplifier-clear-sound/id1620656783/reviews) | **[4.5 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volume-control/id6608975062/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **929** | 92 |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 211 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Splinterware Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569049300) |

## 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 (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Maximum Record Limits | $3.49 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 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 | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly 3d trial | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly 3d trial | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Monthly 3d trial | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| Remove ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**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


### Volume Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volume-control/id6608975062)

Gain precise control over your device's audio with adjustable volume increments. Easily re-select frequently used volume levels through a convenient menu.

**Highlights:** Granular volume control, Customizable volume increments (0.1% - 5%), On-screen plus/minus buttons, Stores recently used volumes, Easy re-selection of volumes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volume Control, One-time | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hearing Amplifier free?

Hearing Amplifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Volume Control free?

Volume Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hearing Amplifier or Volume Control?

Volume Control is rated higher. Hearing Amplifier averages 4.4 out of 5 from 929 ratings, while Volume Control averages 4.5 from 92 ratings.

### Do Hearing Amplifier or Volume Control have ads?

Hearing Amplifier shows ads; Volume Control does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hearing Amplifier or Volume Control?

Hearing Amplifier ships an update every 5 weeks, and Volume Control every 2 months. Most recently, Hearing Amplifier was updated on October 27, 2026 and Volume Control on October 24, 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.*