EarTest by Eartone vs AudCal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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
AudCal
This application provides graphical representations and calculations for audiometric tests, designed for physicians and audiologists. It allows for the input of audiometry data or simulated tests, with built-in tone synthesis and export capabilities. The app also offers tools for understanding the auditory system and suggesting hearing aid types.
- Graphical audiometric test representation
- Audiometric calculations
- Pure tone synthesizer
- Export results
- Hearing aid adaptation wizard
- Scientific disclosure documents
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WARNING: AudCal IS NOT a medical device. AudCal can NOT be used with diagnostic, treatment or preventive proposes. What is AudCal? AudCal is a complete application for graphical represent of audiometric tests and audiometric calculations, designed for physicians and audiologists. How accurate is this app? AudCal results has been published from a multi-center clinical trial ( http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26144548 ) How does it works? You can use AudCal with the data obtained from a pure tone audiometry or use a simulated audiometric test performed with your iPhone. A pure tone synthesizer is built-in with AudCal. NEVER use the simulated audiometric test with diagnostic purposes. Export your results and share with other devices, such as computers, printers… AudCal also presents various scientific disclosure documents that help to understand the performance and study of the auditory system. It includes a wizard for the type of hearing aid that could be adapted according to the hearing loss observed. Calculated parameters and specifications: Hearing impairment (AAO 1979) Disability (Real decreto 1971/1999 - Spanish Law) Tone threshold average Interaural symmetry Hearing loss level (BIAP 1997) Masking detection Air conducted audiogram Bone conducted audiogram Sintethized frequencies: 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000 y 8000 Hz Acoustic power range: 0-75 dB For oldest iPhone models it is recommended to install AudCal mini
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AudCal at 4.0 against EarTest by Eartone's 3.0. AudCal also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AudCal holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EarTest by Eartone | AudCal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Manut Utoomprurkporn | Jorge Alberto Rey Martinez |
Customer experience
EarTest by Eartone
AudCal
In-app purchases
EarTest by Eartone
No in-app purchases
AudCal
No in-app purchases





