Comparison

TooLoud 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

TooLoud

Monitor ambient noise levels to protect your hearing. This utility displays volume readings in a clear format and alerts you when noise levels may be harmful, suggesting the use of ear protection. Customize smoothing filters for more accurate average readings.

Highlights
  • Real-time volume level display
  • Hearing damage warnings
  • Ear plug recommendations
  • Adjustable smoothing filters
  • Accurate average readings
Features
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How loud is it, really? TooLoud turns your iPhone into a simple sound level meter, so you can see at a glance whether the place you're in is loud enough to damage your hearing. Your ears start to take damage above 85 dB — a busy street, a blender, a noisy restaurant — often without you noticing. TooLoud shows the volume around you in real time and warns you when it's worth reaching for ear protection. FEATURES • Live decibel readings — current, average and peak levels at a glance • A clear, colour-coded meter: green when you're safe, red when you're not • “How loud is that?” — a reference guide that maps everyday sounds, from a whisper to a concert, onto the decibel scale, with your own reading pinned in place • Adjustable smoothing to filter out sudden spikes for a steadier average • A clean, distraction-free design TooLoud gives guideline readings using your device's built-in microphone, and it's a great way to build awareness of the noise in your daily life. Protect your hearing — it doesn't grow back.

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

TooLoud4 screens
Hearing Amplifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TooLoud at none against Hearing Amplifier's 19. TooLoud also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Hearing Amplifier's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 46%). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Hearing Amplifier sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. TooLoud asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TooLoud ships an update fortnightly, Hearing Amplifier every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TooLoud versus Hearing Amplifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTooLoudHearing Amplifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (928 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews62.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—928 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB211 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRGB-StudioZipoApps

Customer experience

TooLoud

Written reviews13 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative46.2%

Hearing Amplifier

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

Bugs and requests

TooLoud

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

TooLoud

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 TooLoud free?
TooLoud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hearing Amplifier free?
Hearing Amplifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TooLoud or Hearing Amplifier have ads?
Hearing Amplifier shows ads; TooLoud does not.
Which is updated more often, TooLoud or Hearing Amplifier?
TooLoud ships an update fortnightly, and Hearing Amplifier every 5 weeks. Most recently, TooLoud was updated on October 23, 2026 and Hearing Amplifier on October 25, 2026.

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