Comparison

Open Reader vs Hearing Amplifier

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

Head to head
About

Open Reader

This app allows you to view a wide range of document formats, including Open Document files, PDFs, and Microsoft Office documents. It also functions as a robust document manager, enabling file downloads from various sources and cloud storage services.

Highlights
  • View ODT, ODS, ODP files
  • Download files from email and web
  • Manage files with folders and renaming
  • View PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Integrates with Google Drive, Dropbox, Box
  • Wireless file transfer
Features
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Open Reader is an iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch app which can display most document formats including Open Document files (ODT, ODS, ODP) and can serve as a document manager and downloader for you. Feature: 1. Display Open Office documents, including Open Document formats ODT, ODS, ODP. 2. Download files from email through Mail app 3. Download files from Internet/Web through Safari 4. Manage files in the app, support folders, renaming file, moving file to another folder by copy/cut and paste. 5. Display PDF, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, iWork documents(Pages, Keynotes, Numbers). 6. Email files as attachment 7. Support device display rotation 8. Display images(JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP, TIFF) 9. Display RTF, HTML, TXT files 10. Print documents from iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad with iOS 4.2 and above 11. Transfer file between OpenReader and desktop using iTunes file sharing 12. Wireless File Transfer between Open Reader and your computer using built-in WiFi server and a web browser 13. Support for GoogleDrive, including download files, upload files, create folder, delete files uploaded by Open Reader, delete folders created by Open Reader. 14. Support for Dropbox, including download files, upload files, create folder, delete files/folders. 15. Support for Box, including download files, upload files, create folder, delete files/folders.

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/

Screenshots

Open Reader4 screens
Hearing Amplifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hearing Amplifier at 63% against Open Reader's 17%. Hearing Amplifier also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (4.4 vs 1.0). Open Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

Hearing Amplifier is free to download; Open Reader costs $4.99 up front. Hearing Amplifier sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Open Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hearing Amplifier holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearing Amplifier has 922 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Open Reader's written reviews are positive against 63% of Hearing Amplifier's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Open Reader ships an update every 2 months, Hearing Amplifier every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Open Reader versus Hearing Amplifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpen ReaderHearing Amplifier
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.4 (922 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.1% of reviews62.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2922 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB211 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUMateYZipoApps

Customer experience

Open Reader

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive17.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative78.0%

Hearing Amplifier

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

Bugs and requests

Open Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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

In-app purchases

None

Open Reader

No in-app purchases

19 purchases

Hearing Amplifier

Subscriptions18
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
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  • Maximum Record Limits$3.491 Month
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • 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$7.997 Days
  • Weekly 3d trial3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Monthly 3d trial3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Monthly 3d trial3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove ads$4.99

Questions

Is Open Reader free?
Open Reader costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hearing Amplifier free?
Hearing Amplifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Open Reader or Hearing Amplifier?
Hearing Amplifier is rated higher. Open Reader averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Hearing Amplifier averages 4.4 from 922 ratings.
Do Open Reader or Hearing Amplifier have ads?
Hearing Amplifier shows ads; Open Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, Open Reader or Hearing Amplifier?
Open Reader ships an update every 2 months, and Hearing Amplifier every 5 weeks. Most recently, Open Reader was updated on October 11, 2026 and Hearing Amplifier on October 2, 2026.

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