Comparison

Data Display vs HearNear

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

Head to head
About

Data Display

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Data Display Organize and view all kinds of data from your iPhone or iPad at a glance! The core features are free to use, and with a subscription or an Apple Music account, you can also display weather and music information directly on the screen. Key Features β€’ Create multiple screens and switch between them with a simple tap β€’ Automatically adjusts the display for portrait and landscape orientations β€’ Show or hide items on each screen for a personalized layout β€’ Sensor and location data are regularly updated to provide the latest information β€’ Quickly switch screens to access the data you need β€’ Weather information is available with an in-app subscription β€’ Music information requires an active Apple Music subscription Basic Usage β€’ Tap the β€œList” tab β€’ Tap the β€œ+” button to add a new item, or tap an existing item to edit β€’ Set the name and icon on the item’s detail screen β€’ Choose the number of rows and columns to display on β€œMain1–3” screens β€’ Select which items to show from the category list and turn off the ones you don’t want β€’ Changes are automatically saved when you return to the main screen Main Data You Can Display β€’ System Information: Battery level, date/time, display mode (Light/Dark/Auto), device orientation, voice guidance, network status, brightness, memory usage, etc. β€’ Location Information: Latitude/longitude, speed, altitude, heading, reverse geocoding, GPS elapsed time, graph display, etc. β€’ Weather Information (subscription required): Temperature, humidity, rainfall, sunrise/sunset times, forecast, wind speed/direction, sunlight level, etc. β€’ Route Guidance: Multiple destinations, estimated arrival times, route selection, highways/toll roads, Apple Maps integration, voice guidance, etc. β€’ Map Display: Current or custom location maps, standard/satellite/hybrid views, zoom, north-fixed orientation, route target display, etc. β€’ Music Information (Apple Music required): Title, album, artist, playback status, cover art, play/pause/skip controls, shuffle registration from recently added Apple Music tracks, etc. Recommended For β€’ Users who want to organize all their iPhone/iPad data on a single screen β€’ Users who need to view multiple types of data simultaneously β€’ Users who want a fully customizable information display β€’ Users who want to combine weather or music information with other data Note: If you upgrade to a higher subscription plan, any requests you have already used during the current month will count toward the new plan's monthly limit. Requires iOS 17.6 or later. Terms of Use (EULA): https://masakiapp.seesaa.net/article/EULA.html

About

HearNear

Features
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HearNear is an AI-assisted application specially designed for visually impaired friends, acting as a thoughtful companion that transforms the surrounding environment into voice descriptions anytime, anywhere. Through simple photo captures, videos, voice or text inputs, visually impaired individuals can easily navigate various scenarios in daily life. At home, HearNear helps you locate everyday items, assists with kitchen operations, and even provides outfit suggestions. Reading books, newspapers, and product instructions becomes simple and convenient. When going out, HearNear helps you navigate paths, avoid obstacles, find shops, and identify bus stops. While shopping, it can recognize products, check price tags, and read product descriptions - these are all ways HearNear can provide assistance. HearNear is simple to operate, using voice-guided interfaces and prompts that are easy to learn. More importantly, it is available 24/7, ready to describe your surroundings anytime, anywhere. HearNear, exploring a wider world with you! β€» Friendly Reminder β€» HearNear App's assistance functions are based on AI information recognition and processing technology. Environmental interpretation results may contain errors, so it's recommended to use them in conjunction with actual situations. In scenarios involving personal safety, we suggest using the app with family members or friends present to ensure safety.

Screenshots

Data Display4 screens
HearNear4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HearNear at none against Data Display's 3. HearNear also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). Data Display's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Data Display sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. HearNear asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Data Display ships an update weekly, HearNear every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Data Display versus HearNear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterData DisplayHearNear
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.614.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermasaki individualYangguang Ma

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Data Display

Subscriptions3
  • 10,000 Monthly Requests7 Days trial$0.491 Month
  • 20,000 Monthly Requests3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • 30,000 Monthly Requests3 Days trial$5.991 Month
None

HearNear

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Data Display free?
Data Display is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HearNear free?
HearNear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Data Display or HearNear have ads?
HearNear shows ads; Data Display does not.
Which is updated more often, Data Display or HearNear?
Data Display ships an update weekly, and HearNear every 6 days. Most recently, Data Display was updated on October 17, 2026 and HearNear on October 12, 2026.

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