Comparison

Hear Boost vs SnapDeck

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

Head to head
About

Hear Boost

This app converts spoken words into text in real-time, aiding individuals with hearing impairments. It supports over 40 languages and offers adjustable font sizes for better readability. A subscription unlocks full features.

Highlights
  • Live speech transcription
  • Supports 40+ languages
  • Adjustable font size
  • Monthly subscription option
  • Yearly subscription option
Features
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Hearing boost app provides you the way to transcribe speech to text to help deaf people to know what other people say. You have to choose from one of the 40+ languages and just start listening. There's also a possibility to enlarge the font for people with poor eyesight. About Subscription The app contains monthly subscription at price $4.99/month. Yearly subscription at price $19.99. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/iriskinx/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/iriskinx/privacy-policy

About

SnapDeck

Features
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Save articles and links from apps that support sharing. Send a link to SnapDeck from the iOS Share Sheet or add a URL manually, then come back when you have time. SAVE AND READ Keep interesting links in one reading list. Open supported saved articles offline. STAY ORGANIZED Sort links into folders, search your library, and archive what you’ve finished. BUILD A READING HABIT Set a daily goal and see your progress in a weekly summary. COME BACK AT THE RIGHT TIME Add a reminder to a saved link so you remember to read it later. The free plan includes ads. SnapDeck Pro removes ads and unlocks unlimited saves. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hear Boost4 screens
SnapDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SnapDeck at every 8 months against Hear Boost's every 19 months. On price, ads, 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. Hear Boost sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and SnapDeck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hear Boost ships an update every 19 months, SnapDeck every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Hear Boost versus SnapDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHear BoostSnapDeck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (34 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 8 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIrina MetelkinaBaris Hasan Topal

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Hear Boost

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription$24.991 Year
3 purchases

SnapDeck

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$49.99

Questions

Is Hear Boost free?
Hear Boost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SnapDeck free?
SnapDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hear Boost or SnapDeck have ads?
Both Hear Boost and SnapDeck show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hear Boost or SnapDeck?
Hear Boost ships an update every 19 months, and SnapDeck every 8 months. Most recently, Hear Boost was updated on October 30, 2026 and SnapDeck on October 26, 2026.

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