# Auditory Processing Studio vs Hearoes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hearoes at 74% against Auditory Processing Studio's 0%. Hearoes also leads on price (Free vs $29.99) and rating (4.2 vs 2.0). Auditory Processing Studio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On ads there is nothing between them.

Hearoes is free to download; Auditory Processing Studio costs $29.99 up front. Hearoes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Auditory Processing Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hearoes holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearoes has 86 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Auditory Processing Studio's written reviews are positive against 74% of Hearoes's.

Auditory Processing Studio ships an update every 6 months, Hearoes every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Auditory Processing Studio | Hearoes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $29.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auditory-processing-studio/id601557677/reviews) | **[4.2 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearoes/id1328912282/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **86** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **73.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 361 MB | 347 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Virtual Speech Center Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/455333785) | [Games 4 Hearoes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1328912281) |

## What reviewers say

### Auditory Processing Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auditory-processing-studio/id601557677)

This app targets auditory processing disorders with research-based activities for auditory discrimination, closure, and phonological awareness. It offers over 2,400 exercises with adjustable difficulty and background noise options, suitable for both children and adults.

**Highlights:** Auditory discrimination exercises, Auditory closure activities, Phonological awareness training, Background noise simulation, Multiple student profiles, Progress tracking and scoring, Customizable difficulty levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hearoes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearoes/id1328912282)

This app offers interactive auditory training for individuals with cochlear implants, hearing aids, or hearing loss. It helps users familiarize themselves with environmental sounds and vocabulary through gamified activities and proven assessments, making rehabilitation more engaging.

**Highlights:** Interactive auditory training, Environmental sound familiarization, Vocabulary learning (Ling's Sounds, vowels, consonants), Gamified activities, Proven rehabilitation assessments, Dynamic learning modules, Progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hearoes 1 Month Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Hearoes 6 Months Subscription | $52.99 | per 6 months |
| Hearoes 12 Months Subscription | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful exercises for CI recipients
- 💡 Unique and engaging for hearing retraining
- 🚀 Accelerates hearing improvement
- 👍 Makes hearing journey fun
- 👍 Adjusts to focus on struggling sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🐛 Audio static issues
- 🐛 Audio to one ear function never works
- 🐛 Scoring changes make progress hard to follow
- 🐛 Scoring is confusing and meaningless

**Reported bugs**

- App not letting user exit, requires phone shut down
- Audio is a wall of static
- Audio to one ear function does not work
- Errors in levels 3 & 4 missing background noise
- Environmental sounds in review mode do not play

**Requested features**

- Option to replay sounds when unsure
- Add section for identifying emotion in speech
- More flexibility in pricing, e.g., monthly payments
- Make scoring configurable (by week/day)
- Add email option for feedback


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Auditory Processing Studio free?

Auditory Processing Studio costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hearoes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Auditory Processing Studio or Hearoes?

Hearoes is rated higher. Auditory Processing Studio averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Hearoes averages 4.2 from 86 ratings.

### Do Auditory Processing Studio or Hearoes have ads?

Neither Auditory Processing Studio nor Hearoes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Auditory Processing Studio or Hearoes?

Auditory Processing Studio ships an update every 6 months, and Hearoes every 11 days. Most recently, Auditory Processing Studio was updated on October 6, 2026 and Hearoes on October 24, 2026.

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