Comparison

LORECa vs Hearing Helper

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

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About

LORECa

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LORECa is a Turkish hearing aid company, established in 1996, known for producing CE-labeled digital and analog hearing aids. They offer various models, including ITE, ITC, CIC, and BTE. With a focus on R&D, LORECa aims to enhance the quality of life for those with hearing impairments through innovative and high-quality products. LORECa is a hearing aid company based in Turkey, known for being the sole manufacturer of CE-labeled hearing instruments in the country. The company, which began in 1996, focuses on developing, producing, and distributing both digital and analog hearing aids. LORECa is certified with EN ISO 9001:2000 and EN ISO 13485:2003, ensuring high-quality products. LORECa's product range includes custom in-the-ear (ITE), in-the-canal (ITC), completely-in-canal (CIC), and behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids. The company invests heavily in research and development, particularly in hearing aid chips and algorithms, to provide innovative solutions for people with hearing loss. They also offer a range of wireless and non-wireless digital signal processor (DSP) systems for hearing aids. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with hearing impairments through advanced technology and high-quality hearing aid products.

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Hearing Helper

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Hearing Helper turns your iPhone into a simple listening microphone. Place your iPhone near a conversation, TV, or speaker — and hear it more clearly through your AirPods or Bluetooth headphones. NO SUBSCRIPTION. EVER. Try it free for 3 minutes a day, for 7 days. Pay once to keep it. No auto-renew. No account. No cloud. WHERE IT HELPS • Restaurants and cafés — pull soft voices out of background noise • The dinner table — follow grandkids, in-laws, and family chatter • TV and movies — boost dialogue without cranking the speakers • Lectures, meetings, and church services — sit further back and still hear the speaker • One-on-one chats — when someone speaks softly or has a quiet voice • Backup boost when your hearing aid is at home WHO IT'S FOR • Adults and seniors who want a louder, clearer way to follow conversations • People who turn the TV up to hear dialogue and want to spare the family • Anyone with mild listening difficulty who wants a simple boost • Caregivers buying a one-time gift for a parent or grandparent HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect your AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, Beats, or any Bluetooth headphones. 2. Open Hearing Helper. Pick a preset — Conversation, TV, Noisy Room, or Soft Voice. 3. Place your iPhone near the sound source. Voices come through your headphones, clearer and louder. FEATURES • 4 hearing presets — Conversation, TV, Noisy Room, Soft Voice — each tuned for a different situation • 3 tone modes — Warm, Balanced, Bright — match the sound to your ears • Simple boost slider with a built-in safety limiter so audio never spikes • "AirPods Connected" status pill so you always know the route is live • Settings remembered between sessions • Big tap targets, large text support, and VoiceOver labels • Restore Purchases from Settings — switch iPhones any time WORKS WITH AirPods · AirPods Pro · AirPods Pro 2 · AirPods Max · AirPods 4 · Beats Studio · Beats Solo · Beats Fit Pro · Powerbeats · any Bluetooth headphones · wired EarPods · USB-C and Lightning headphones. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Audio is processed live on your iPhone. It is never recorded, saved, or uploaded. You don't need an account. The app does not track you. No cloud, no analytics on your audio. BUILT FOR EVERYONE Large text support, VoiceOver labels, high-contrast visuals, and big buttons. Works with iPhone Dynamic Type, Reduce Motion, and Bold Text. Designed so a 75-year-old and a 25-year-old can both pick it up without instructions. SAFETY NOTE Hearing Helper is a listening utility, not a medical device. It does not diagnose, treat, or replace hearing aids. Start at a low volume and stop if sound feels uncomfortable. For hearing concerns, speak with a qualified hearing professional. FREQUENTLY ASKED Is this a hearing aid? No. It is a listening utility for your AirPods or Bluetooth headphones. For medical hearing concerns, see a qualified hearing professional. Is there a subscription? No. One in-app purchase. Pay once. Keep it forever. No auto-renew, ever. Will it work with my AirPods? Yes — all AirPods models, AirPods Max, Beats, and any Bluetooth or wired headphones connected to your iPhone. Can I use it in a noisy restaurant? Yes. Pick "Noisy Room" and place your iPhone closer to the person you want to hear. Will it record me or anyone else? No. Audio is processed live. Nothing is recorded, saved, or uploaded. Do I need an account? No. No account, no email, no sign-up. Open the app and use it. Can my family share the unlock? Yes. Family Sharing is enabled. One purchase covers your Family Sharing group. What if I get a new iPhone? Use Restore Purchases from Settings. Your unlock follows your Apple ID for life. Does it work without internet? Yes. The app does not need an internet connection. ONE-TIME UNLOCK Try it free for 3 minutes a day, for 7 days, in any preset. Unlock unlimited listening for a single purchase. No subscription. Family Sharing included.

Screenshots

LORECa4 screens
Hearing Helper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LORECa at none against Hearing Helper's 1. LORECa also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Hearing Helper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LORECa asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LORECa ships an update every 11 days, Hearing Helper every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
LORECa versus Hearing Helper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLORECaHearing Helper
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperErol AcerTamer Umut KELTEK

In-app purchases

None

LORECa

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Hearing Helper

One-time1
  • Lifetime Sound Amplifier$9.99

Questions

Is LORECa free?
LORECa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hearing Helper free?
Hearing Helper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LORECa or Hearing Helper have ads?
Neither LORECa nor Hearing Helper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LORECa or Hearing Helper?
LORECa ships an update every 11 days, and Hearing Helper every 3 weeks. Most recently, LORECa was updated on September 15, 2026 and Hearing Helper on September 6, 2026.

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