Comparison

EarTest by Eartone vs OV

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

Head to head
About

EarTest by Eartone

This app offers a self-hearing screening test to detect potential hearing problems early. It includes multiple tests assessing different frequencies and sound levels, providing results with graphs and descriptions. It's designed for individuals with hearing concerns or those wanting to evaluate their hearing ability at home.

Highlights
  • Brief hearing test (7 frequencies)
  • Detailed hearing test (8 frequencies)
  • Hearing test with disturbing sounds
  • Risk of hearing loss assessment
  • Test history tracking
  • Bilingual support (English & Thai)
Features
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“Do you have ANY hearing problem?” This seems like a simple question but it is difficult to answer. Since, hearing problem usually progress gradually, the hearing impaired can adapt themselves and hardly aware of the problem. This application was developed under the Thai Speech Acoustic Virtual Reality (Thai-SAVR) test for the detection of early dementia project in collaboration between Chulalongkorn University and University College London, funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering, the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) and Program Management Unit for National Competitiveness (PMUC), with Eartone Co., Ltd. providing support in developing this application. EarTest by Eartone is a self-hearing screening test application that can be used at home, suitable for those with hearing impairment and those who are at risk of developing hearing impediments, or general populace who desire to evaluate their own hearing ability. It can be used as a basic screening test before consulting with the specialist, in order to reduce risk factors contributing to potential additional hearing problems. The application can be divided as follows: - Test 1 is a brief hearing test which contains the sound of each frequency at 35 dB. There are 7 types of frequency in total, including 500Hz 1000Hz 2000Hz 3000Hz 4000Hz 6000Hz 8000Hz. The left and right ears are tested separately. The test taker begins by testing the 7 types of frequency with the right ear first before moving on to the left ear. The result is revealed upon the test completion. - Test 2 is a detailed hearing test for discovers the most quiet sound that you can hear. There are 8 types of frequency in total, including 250Hz 500Hz 1000Hz 2000Hz 3000Hz 4000Hz 6000Hz 8000Hz. The result is revealed upon the test completion, along with graphs and descriptions. - Test 3 is the hearing test using three numbers under the influence of disturbing sounds. - The self-hearing screening test evaluation is composed of 11 items to assess the test taker’s risk of hearing loss. The results show in excellent, moderate, and severe conditions. - The history page shows the user’s history. - The question page provides more information to users. - The reference page shows the application information and relevant research studies. - Language is available in both English and Thai. Changable in the app. For more information: http://www.eartone.com http://www.facebook.com/eartone Tel: +66-2-712-1177

About

OV

Features
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This is a scientific photo taking app. It allows users to manually set the camera. The app allows you to take pictures with help of templates. The app also connect to cloud for image databases and text databases. In future versions, we are adding more template and also image analytic tools.

Screenshots

EarTest by Eartone4 screens
OV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: OV at none against EarTest by Eartone's shown. OV also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). EarTest by Eartone's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.2). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EarTest by Eartone ships an update every 2 months, OV every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EarTest by Eartone versus OV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarTest by EartoneOV
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB2 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperManut UtoomprurkpornAPPETITE INNOVATION COMPANY LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

EarTest by Eartone

No in-app purchases

None

OV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EarTest by Eartone free?
EarTest by Eartone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OV free?
OV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EarTest by Eartone or OV have ads?
EarTest by Eartone shows ads; OV does not.
Which is updated more often, EarTest by Eartone or OV?
EarTest by Eartone ships an update every 2 months, and OV every 10 days. Most recently, EarTest by Eartone was updated on October 23, 2026 and OV on October 27, 2026.

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