Comparison

Heard Plus vs A2D2

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

Head to head
About

Heard Plus

Features
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From audio lovers, for audio lovers. We’re a growing home for audiobooks, shows, dramas and more. We love audio, from the classics, niche, and independent, to everything in between. And we’re building a library of curated audio stories and shows to listen to without limits. From classics, comedies and dramas, to trivia and hidden gems, we’re adding more titles at least every month as we build toward our goal of becoming a true home for audio entertainment. Even celebrate the true classics of audio with our hand-picked selection of classic radio theatre that we have remastered for those who love the heritage of the medium like we do, it’s why we started Heard. Pricing £4.99/month for unlimited access to our growing library of audio fiction and shows. Monthly rolling until cancelled. Cancel anytime. Terms and Conditions https://heard.plus/terms-of-use Support Email us at support@heard.plus or visit https://heard.plus/support

About

A2D2

Manage your A2D2 Stream devices with this application. It enables seamless audio streaming to your smart speakers. Purchase new devices directly from the developer's website.

Highlights
  • Device management
  • Audio streaming
  • Smart speaker integration
  • Device purchasing link
Features
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This app allows you to manage your A2D2 Stream devices. Don't have one yet? Go to https://a2d2.net to purchase!

Screenshots

Heard Plus4 screens
A2D24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A2D2 at none against Heard Plus's 1. Heard Plus's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). 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. Heard Plus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. A2D2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Heard Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, A2D2 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Heard Plus versus A2D2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeard PlusA2D2
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB39 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperIndependent Broadcasting Network LtdPeter Fealey

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Heard Plus

Subscriptions1
  • Heard Plus$4.991 Month
None

A2D2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Heard Plus free?
Heard Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is A2D2 free?
A2D2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Heard Plus or A2D2 have ads?
Neither Heard Plus nor A2D2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Heard Plus or A2D2?
Heard Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and A2D2 every 4 months. Most recently, Heard Plus was updated on September 17, 2026 and A2D2 on September 19, 2026.

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