Comparison

Start Hearing vs Amplifier

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

Head to head
About

Start Hearing

This app enhances the functionality of compatible Bluetooth-enabled over-the-counter hearing aids. It offers guided setup, customizable audio programs, and direct audio streaming from your iPhone.

Highlights
  • Easy-to-follow tutorial
  • 4 customizable audio programs
  • Fullness and Brightness adjustments
  • Stream calls and music
  • Automatic reconnection to hearing aids
Read full description

The Start Hearing App is compatible with Start Hearing one over the counter hearing aids that have Bluetooth® technology offering advanced features when paired with an iPhone. Start Hearing App features: • Get started with your OTC hearing aids quickly and easily with an easy-to-follow tutorial on using your hearing aids to their fullest. • Choose between 4 audio programs to best suit what sounds you’re listening to: Home, Restaurant, Outside, or Music • Personalize each audio program to your preferences with Fullness and Brightness adjustments • Stream calls, music, and other audio to directly to your hearing aids from your Apple iOS device Start Hearing is here to help customers at every stage of their hearing journey. Call the number provided in your user manual or quick start guide to connect with one of our Hearing Care Advisors for help with caring for your hearing aids. If you have additional questions, they can also help you find a hearing care professional near you. Start Hearing. It’s only the beginning. Note: the app will automatically reconnect to your hearing aids each time it is used. Mobile app not required to use hearing aids.

About

Amplifier

Enhance your hearing with advanced noise reduction and customizable settings. This app offers real-time sound amplification and multiple listening modes for clear audio in any environment. It's designed for ease of use to improve your listening experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time noise reduction
  • Customizable volume, bass, and treble
  • Automatic volume adjustment
  • Multiple listening modes
  • Simple and intuitive interface
Features
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Introducing our revolutionary hearing aid app - the ultimate solution for individuals with hearing loss! Our app is designed to enhance your hearing experience and provide you with clear and crisp sound, even in the noisiest of environments. With its advanced noise reduction technology, you can easily filter out background noise and focus on the sounds that matter most to you. The user interface has a seamless design and meets the highest user requirements. Some of the key features of our app include: * Real-time noise reduction: Our app uses state-of-the-art algorithms to suppress background noise and provide you with clear and crisp sound, even in crowded and noisy environments. * Customizable settings: You can tailor the app's settings to your specific needs, adjusting the volume, bass, and treble to suit your preferences. * Automatic volume adjustment: Our app is able to automatically adjust the volume based on the environment, ensuring that you always have the best listening experience. * Multiple listening modes: Whether you're in a quiet room or a loud concert, our app has a variety of listening modes to suit every situation. * Easy to use: With its simple and intuitive interface, you can easily adjust the settings and customize the app to your needs. Our hearing aid app is the perfect solution for anyone looking to improve their hearing experience. Download it now and experience the difference for yourself! ** Take the opportunity now and test our app 7 days free of charge! ** >> Please note that this app is not a replacement for professional medical advice and diagnosis. If you have any concerns about your hearing, it is important to consult with a healthcare professional. -------------- You can use our app for different lengths of time. In the range you will find subscriptions for 12 months, 1 month and 1 week. No matter which subscription you choose, you will always get a contemporary and popular product with numerous fans. You can find your subscription settings at any time in the Apple ID Settings of your iPhone. The subscription and payment system is secured and managed exclusively by Apple (iTunes). If you have any technical questions about the app, please write to: evoteclabs@pepperbit.online. Please ensure that you describe your concerns to us as precisely as possible so that we can help you as best as possible. Thank you very much, good health and all the best to you!

Screenshots

Start Hearing2 screens
Amplifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Start Hearing at 5.0 against Amplifier's 3.1. Start Hearing also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). Amplifier's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, ads, 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. Amplifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Start Hearing asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Start Hearing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amplifier has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Start Hearing's written reviews are positive against 77% of Amplifier's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Start Hearing ships an update every 15 months, Amplifier every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Start Hearing versus Amplifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStart HearingAmplifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.1 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better76.9% of reviews
Number of ratings211 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNovidan, Inc.Evo Tec Labs @ Pepperbit Online

Customer experience

Start Hearing

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Amplifier

All ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative45.5%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%

In-app purchases

None

Start Hearing

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Amplifier

Subscriptions3
  • hearing amplifier7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • hearing booster7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Hearing Aids7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Start Hearing free?
Start Hearing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Amplifier free?
Amplifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Start Hearing or Amplifier?
Start Hearing is rated higher. Start Hearing averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Amplifier averages 3.1 from 11 ratings.
Do Start Hearing or Amplifier have ads?
Neither Start Hearing nor Amplifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Start Hearing or Amplifier?
Start Hearing ships an update every 15 months, and Amplifier every 3 weeks. Most recently, Start Hearing was updated on October 12, 2026 and Amplifier on October 22, 2026.

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