Vibrate by Allinson vs MaxHear
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vibrate by Allinson
This utility app offers a variety of vibrational settings to help soothe aching muscles. It can be controlled using an Apple Watch and features a simple lock/unlock toggle for ease of use.
- 7 vibrational settings
- Apple Watch controller
- Lock/Unlock toggle
- Muscle soothing
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Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.......... Soothe aching muscles ... etc! FEATURES: - 7 vibrational settings - Use Apple Watch as a controller - Lock/Unlock toggle
MaxHear
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MaxHear turns your iPhone or iPad and your headphones into a live hearing amplifier. It picks up the sounds around you and makes them clearer and louder — right in your ears, in real time. Simple enough for anyone who struggles to catch conversations, hear the TV, or follow people in noisy places. HOW IT WORKS 1. Put on wired or wireless headphones 2. Turn your volume up 3. Tap once — and hear the world louder and clearer WHAT YOU GET • Live sound amplification of the voices around you • Voice Focus — makes speech clearer and cuts background noise • Ear Guard — softens sudden loud sounds to protect your hearing • A personal sound profile from a quick, easy hearing check • A simple equalizer to fine-tune the sound to your ears • Works with any wired or Bluetooth headphones and earbuds GREAT FOR • Following conversations at home, in cafés or the car • Hearing the TV at a volume comfortable for everyone • Seniors and anyone hard of hearing who wants to hear better MaxHear is a personal sound amplifier for everyday listening. It is not a hearing aid or a medical device, and is not intended to diagnose or treat any hearing condition. Subscription unlocks unlimited use. Start with a 3-day free trial, then yearly or monthly. Cancel anytime. Privacy Policy: https://maxhear.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://maxhear.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MaxHear at Free against Vibrate by Allinson's $0.99. MaxHear also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 23 months). Vibrate by Allinson's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On 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
MaxHear is free to download; Vibrate by Allinson costs $0.99 up front. MaxHear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Vibrate by Allinson asks for nothing beyond the download.
Vibrate by Allinson ships an update every 23 months, MaxHear every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vibrate by Allinson | MaxHear |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chris Allinson | Kyrylo Karlov |
In-app purchases
Vibrate by Allinson
No in-app purchases
MaxHear
- Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly$9.991 Month
- Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
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