AudCal vs Hearing Test & Audiogram
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AudCal
This application provides graphical representations and calculations for audiometric tests, designed for physicians and audiologists. It allows for the input of audiometry data or simulated tests, with built-in tone synthesis and export capabilities. The app also offers tools for understanding the auditory system and suggesting hearing aid types.
- Graphical audiometric test representation
- Audiometric calculations
- Pure tone synthesizer
- Export results
- Hearing aid adaptation wizard
- Scientific disclosure documents
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WARNING: AudCal IS NOT a medical device. AudCal can NOT be used with diagnostic, treatment or preventive proposes. What is AudCal? AudCal is a complete application for graphical represent of audiometric tests and audiometric calculations, designed for physicians and audiologists. How accurate is this app? AudCal results has been published from a multi-center clinical trial ( http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26144548 ) How does it works? You can use AudCal with the data obtained from a pure tone audiometry or use a simulated audiometric test performed with your iPhone. A pure tone synthesizer is built-in with AudCal. NEVER use the simulated audiometric test with diagnostic purposes. Export your results and share with other devices, such as computers, printers… AudCal also presents various scientific disclosure documents that help to understand the performance and study of the auditory system. It includes a wizard for the type of hearing aid that could be adapted according to the hearing loss observed. Calculated parameters and specifications: Hearing impairment (AAO 1979) Disability (Real decreto 1971/1999 - Spanish Law) Tone threshold average Interaural symmetry Hearing loss level (BIAP 1997) Masking detection Air conducted audiogram Bone conducted audiogram Sintethized frequencies: 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000 y 8000 Hz Acoustic power range: 0-75 dB For oldest iPhone models it is recommended to install AudCal mini
Hearing Test & Audiogram
This app provides a personal hearing screening using your iPhone and headphones. It offers a pure-tone test to assess your hearing across various pitches, generating an audiogram and a "Hearing Number." Track your hearing changes over time and explore features like Ear Age and tinnitus matching.
- Pure-tone hearing test
- Custom audiogram generation
- Hearing Number and results explanation
- Hearing trend tracking
- Ear Age test
- Tinnitus pitch matcher
- Tone generator
- Exportable results (PDF/CSV)
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Hearing Test turns your iPhone and headphones into a personal hearing screening — a clinical-style pure-tone test you can take anytime, anywhere, in just a few minutes. Find out how well you hear across the full range of pitches, get your own audiogram and "Hearing Number," and keep track of how your hearing changes over time. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Pure-tone hearing test, one ear at a time, just like the clinic • A clear, easy-to-read audiogram with your results plotted by frequency • Your Hearing Number and a plain-language result based on WHO grades • Track every test and watch your hearing trend over time • Ear Age test — find the highest pitch you can still hear, just for fun • Tinnitus pitch matcher — find and track the sound of your ringing • Tone generator from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, in either ear • Export a clean PDF or CSV to share with your doctor or audiologist • Re-test reminders so you never forget to check in • Beautiful, simple design with light & dark mode HOW IT WORKS Pop in your headphones, find a quiet room, and tap whenever you hear a tone — even a faint one. The app uses a proven threshold-finding method (the same "down 10, up 5" staircase used in real hearing tests) to estimate your hearing level at each frequency, then draws your audiogram and explains what it means. HEARING TEST PRO Upgrade to Pro to unlock everything: • Full test history and trend charts • The full 8-frequency hearing test • Tinnitus pitch matcher • Tone generator (20 Hz – 20 kHz) • Export PDF & CSV for your doctor • Back up & restore your data To have access to the premium content and functionality, you can choose between our auto-renewable subscriptions. We offer auto-renewable subscriptions within the selection of Yearly Subscription, Weekly Subscription or if you want to try before you can choose Free Trial. If you choose Free Trial, after the 3 days free trial the subscription automatically renews annual. This is a recurring transaction that will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of your subscription. Renewals will be charged the same cost within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Disclaimer: Hearing Test is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a medical device. It is a hearing screening tool, not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it cannot diagnose hearing loss. Results depend on your headphones, volume and surroundings. Always seek the advice of your doctor or a qualified hearing professional in addition to using this app and before making any decisions about your hearing or health. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/allegrodigital/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/allegrodigital/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AudCal at none against Hearing Test & Audiogram's 2. AudCal also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Hearing Test & Audiogram sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. AudCal asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for AudCal against 4.0 for Hearing Test & Audiogram. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | AudCal | Hearing Test & Audiogram |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 4.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jorge Alberto Rey Martinez | Allegro Digital |
Customer experience
AudCal
Hearing Test & Audiogram
In-app purchases
AudCal
No in-app purchases
Hearing Test & Audiogram
- Weekly$4.997 Days
- Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year



