Comparison

Ear Assist vs SmartPoint Connect

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

Head to head
About

Ear Assist

Enhance audio clarity through headphones, making voices, TV, and lectures significantly louder. Choose between natural sound or speech-optimized modes with noise reduction. Advanced features include sound shaping and recording capabilities.

Highlights
  • Volume control with +18 dB boost
  • Natural and Speech listening modes
  • Five-band equalizer (Pro feature)
  • Record lectures and talks (Pro feature)
  • Works with wired and Bluetooth headphones
  • On-device audio processing
Features
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Make voices, TV and lectures louder through your headphones. Ear Assist turns your iPhone or iPad and a pair of headphones into a sound amplifier. It picks up sound through the microphone and plays it louder in your ears, so you can follow the lecture from the back row, keep the TV at a volume that suits you, or catch the conversation at a busy table. LOUDER WHEN YOU NEED IT • Volume control plus Boost: add +6, +12 or +18 dB with headphones • Boost is switched off on the loudspeaker, where it would cause a feedback howl, and limited on the earpiece • The Boost button always shows the gain that is actually applied TWO WAYS TO LISTEN • Natural: the sound as the microphone picks it up. Best for music, birdsong and the atmosphere of a room • Speech: uses Apple's voice processing to reduce background noise and echo. Best for conversation, meetings, lectures and TV SHAPE THE SOUND (EAR ASSIST PRO) • Five-band equalizer from 60 Hz to 14 kHz • Lift the upper bands to bring voices forward, or cut low rumble • Save settings for different places and load them again later YOUR HEADPHONES, YOUR MICROPHONE • Works with wired headphones, AirPods and other Bluetooth headphones • With Bluetooth headphones, Ear Assist uses your iPhone's microphone and keeps full stereo sound, unless you choose the headset microphone • On iOS 26, choose your microphone from the system input menu. Your choice is remembered RECORD LECTURES AND TALKS (EAR ASSIST PRO) • Record what you are listening to, saved on your device as M4A files • Recording starts only when you tap Record, and stops when you tap Stop • Please ask permission before recording other people ABOUT DELAY Listening live through headphones always involves a short delay between the microphone and your ears. It is shortest with wired headphones. Bluetooth headphones add more, and if you can also hear the sound directly you may notice a slight echo. Where delay matters, use wired headphones. GOOD FOR • Lectures, talks and the back of a hall • Meetings and busy restaurants • TV at your own volume without disturbing others • Theater, places of worship and events from far seats • Birdwatching and nature recording PRIVACY Audio is processed on your device. Ear Assist does not upload what it picks up or what you record. The free version shows ads, and the app uses analytics and crash reporting; the App Privacy section on this page lists what those services collect. EAR ASSIST PRO Ear Assist is free with ads. Ear Assist Pro removes the ads and adds recording and the equalizer. Choose a monthly or annual subscription, or a one-off lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and you can manage or cancel them in your App Store account settings. If you bought any feature in an earlier version, Pro is already included. IMPORTANT Ear Assist is an entertainment and convenience utility for listening through headphones. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any condition, and it is no substitute for professional advice or care. If you have any concerns about your ears, speak to a healthcare provider. Headphones recommended; Boost requires them. Microphone access required. Requires iOS 15 or later. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.overpass.co.uk/ear-assist/privacy/

About

SmartPoint Connect

Manage all your smart home devices from anywhere in the world with a single application. Schedule actions, share access with family, and enjoy easy setup for a connected living experience.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Smart device aggregation
  • Automated scheduling
  • Family device sharing
  • Simple device pairing
Features
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1. Control Your Home from Anywhere in the world 2. Control all your Smart Devices with one app. 3. Set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Share all your devices with your whole family with a push of a button. 5. Easy Pairing

Screenshots

Ear Assist4 screens
SmartPoint Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SmartPoint Connect at 4.7 against Ear Assist's 3.9. SmartPoint Connect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Ear Assist's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). 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. Ear Assist sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SmartPoint Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SmartPoint Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartPoint Connect has 3.9K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Ear Assist's written reviews are positive against 50% of SmartPoint Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ear Assist ships an update every 2 months, SmartPoint Connect every 9 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Ear Assist versus SmartPoint Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEar AssistSmartPoint Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (29 ratings)4.7 (3.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings293.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB204 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOverpass LimitedMarc Liniado

Customer experience

Ear Assist

All ratings29 ratings
Positive65.5%
Neutral10.3%
Negative24.1%
Written reviews432 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral7.9%
Negative59.7%

SmartPoint Connect

All ratings3,862 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%

User reviews

Ear Assist

From 29 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

SmartPoint Connect

From 3.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great video quality
  • 🔒 Reliable security features
  • 💡 Affordable price
  • 👍 Intuitive app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Notifications not working consistently
  • 🐛 Buggy app updates
  • 🔋 Short battery life
  • 👎 Poor customer support

Bugs and requests

Ear Assist

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes
  • Recordings can't be saved
  • Doesn't work on certain devices

Requested features

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

SmartPoint Connect

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera disconnections
  • Audio issues during live view
  • Compatibility problems with iOS updates
  • Setup process can be challenging

Requested features

4 requests
  • Push notifications for events
  • Ability to add multiple cameras to one account
  • Improved app interface and user experience
  • Cloud storage options with better pricing

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Ear Assist

Subscriptions2
  • Ear Assist Pro$2.991 Month
  • Ear Assist Pro$14.991 Year
One-time3
  • MP3 Recording$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Ear Assist Pro Lifetime$29.99
None

SmartPoint Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ear Assist free?
Ear Assist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartPoint Connect free?
SmartPoint Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ear Assist or SmartPoint Connect?
SmartPoint Connect is rated higher. Ear Assist averages 3.9 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while SmartPoint Connect averages 4.7 from 3.9K ratings.
Do Ear Assist or SmartPoint Connect have ads?
Ear Assist shows ads; SmartPoint Connect does not.
Which is updated more often, Ear Assist or SmartPoint Connect?
Ear Assist ships an update every 2 months, and SmartPoint Connect every 9 months. Most recently, Ear Assist was updated on November 6, 2026 and SmartPoint Connect on November 6, 2026.

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