Ear Assist vs ITOOR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ear Assist
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.
- 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
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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/
ITOOR
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Introducing ITOOR, your ultimate event planning companion! Seamlessly manage and create events with ease. From scheduling and invitations to attendee management and reminders, our app streamlines every aspect of event coordination. Say goodbye to hassle and hello to unforgettable events with ITOOR!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ITOOR at none against Ear Assist's 3. ITOOR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price and device support 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. Ear Assist sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ITOOR asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ear Assist ships an update every 2 months, ITOOR fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ear Assist | ITOOR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Overpass Limited | nikos mantis |
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
ITOOR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ear Assist
- MP3 Recording$0.99
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Extended Equalizer$1.99
ITOOR
No in-app purchases







