Comparison

Nimba vs Sound Amplifier

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

Head to head
About

Nimba

Customize your relaxation experience with this app. Control ambient light, set personal routines, and access a blackout mode. Download sounds and music to your connected device for a personalized atmosphere.

Highlights
  • Customize relaxation experience
  • Control ambient light
  • Access personal routines
  • Blackout mode
  • Download sounds and music
  • Connect to OFLO sound machine
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Our app offers seamless control over settings and preferences to customize your relaxation experience, right at your fingertips. Explore the Sound Library and download your favorite sounds and music to your OFLO sound machine. Customize your experience by controlling the ambient light, and access features like a personal routine, blackout mode, and more.

About

Sound Amplifier

Amplify and clarify audio in real-time, turning your phone into a powerful hearing aid. Instantly replay the last 30 seconds of sound and boost volume beyond normal limits. Works with any headphones and in background mode for convenience.

Highlights
  • Real-time sound amplification
  • Instant 30-second audio replay
  • Microphone boost for distant sounds
  • Background listening mode
  • Live sound waveform visualization
  • Works with wired and wireless headphones
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful Sound Amplifier & Volume Booster. Never miss a conversation again. Whether you are in a noisy restaurant, a lecture hall, or watching TV, this app amplifies sound in real-time and brings clarity directly to your headphones. EXCLUSIVE FEATURE: INSTANT REPLAY Did you miss what they just said? Don't ask them to repeat. • Tap the "Replay" button to instantly rewind the last 30 seconds of audio. • Listen again, louder and clearer. TOP FEATURES: • Sound Amplifier: Boost volume beyond normal limits for crystal clear hearing. • Microphone Boost: Uses your phone's advanced microphone to capture distant sounds. • Works with Any Headphones: Compatible with AirPods, Bluetooth headsets, and wired earbuds. • Background Mode: Continue listening even when your screen is off to save battery. • Live Waveform: See the sound visualization in real-time. PERFECT FOR: • Conversations in crowded places. • Hearing the TV without blasting the volume. • Lectures, meetings, and interviews. • Anyone needing a temporary hearing boost. SIMPLE & PRIVATE: No account required. No data collection. Just plug in your headphones and tap the Power button. COMPATIBILITY: Works best with wired headphones for zero latency. Also supports AirPods and Bluetooth devices (A2DP). Note: This app is a sound amplification tool and is not a medical device. — Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/hearing-aid-app/accueil

Screenshots

Nimba4 screens
Sound Amplifier3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sound Amplifier at 4.7 against Nimba's 2.3. Sound Amplifier also leads on ratings volume (26 vs 3). Nimba's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price 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. Sound Amplifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Nimba asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sound Amplifier holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sound Amplifier has 26 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Nimba versus Sound Amplifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNimbaSound Amplifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.7 (26 ratings) — better
Number of ratings326 — better
Update frequency—Every 11 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB10 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMetaToy IncLash Karetski

In-app purchases

None

Nimba

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Sound Amplifier

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$14.99

Questions

Is Nimba free?
Nimba is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sound Amplifier free?
Sound Amplifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nimba or Sound Amplifier?
Sound Amplifier is rated higher. Nimba averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Sound Amplifier averages 4.7 from 26 ratings.

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