# Ear Assist vs Basic Detection

The clearest difference is rating: Basic Detection at 4.0 against Ear Assist's 2.8. Basic Detection also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Ear Assist's advantage is review sentiment (31% vs 0%) and ratings volume (847 vs 2). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ear Assist sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Basic Detection asks for nothing beyond the download.

Basic Detection holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ear Assist has 847 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of Ear Assist's written reviews are positive against 0% of Basic Detection's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ear Assist | Basic Detection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (847 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ear-assist/id576341356/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-detection/id1256836350/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **847** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **31.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Overpass Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/576341359) | [Shenzhen Macrotellect Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/593369519) |

## What reviewers say

### Ear Assist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ear-assist/id576341356)

This app amplifies audio in real-time through your device's microphone and headphones, offering customizable sound profiles. It also allows for high-quality audio recording and works seamlessly with various audio devices. Privacy is a key focus, with all audio processing kept on the device.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio amplification, 5-band equalizer for customization, Save custom audio settings, High-quality MP3 recording, Works with AirPods and Bluetooth headphones, Visual audio level meters, Background operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MP3 Recording | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extended Equalizer | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well
- 🔍 Useful for spying/eavesdropping
- 🔊 Amplifies sound
- 🎧 Works with headphones

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work with Bluetooth headphones
- 🔇 Can't hear anything/very low volume
- 🔊 Produces loud static/buzzing noises
- 💤 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🙅‍♂️ Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Recordings can't be saved
- Doesn't work on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add Bluetooth support
- Improve sound quality and volume
- Reduce ads
- Add camera functionality
- Provide better instructions/tutorials


### Basic Detection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-detection/id1256836350)

Record and analyze real-time brainwave data, displaying 8 frequency bands. Track concentration and relaxation states to make timely adjustments. Compare saved data sets to monitor changes over time. Requires a BrainLink headband.

**Highlights:** Real-time brainwave monitoring, 8 brainwave frequency bands, Concentration/relaxation state tracking, Data set comparison, Historical data reports, Brainwave activity recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ear Assist free?

Ear Assist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Basic Detection free?

Basic Detection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ear Assist or Basic Detection?

Basic Detection is rated higher. Ear Assist averages 2.8 out of 5 from 847 ratings, while Basic Detection averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Ear Assist or Basic Detection have ads?

Ear Assist shows ads; Basic Detection does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ear Assist or Basic Detection?

Ear Assist ships an update every 2 months, and Basic Detection every 2 months. Most recently, Ear Assist was updated on September 7, 2026 and Basic Detection on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*