Hear vs MaxHear
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Hear
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Users can control devices remotely with Hear-IT software. With the Intelligent Control application, you can: 1. Adjust volume of the device. 2. Switch the device program. 3. Adjust MPO size. 4. Adjust the gain in different frequency band. 5. Switch noise reduction. 6. Check the battery power and connection status.
MaxHear
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MaxHear turns your iPhone or iPad and your headphones into a live hearing amplifier. It picks up the sounds around you and makes them clearer and louder โ right in your ears, in real time. Simple enough for anyone who struggles to catch conversations, hear the TV, or follow people in noisy places. HOW IT WORKS 1. Put on wired or wireless headphones 2. Turn your volume up 3. Tap once โ and hear the world louder and clearer WHAT YOU GET โข Live sound amplification of the voices around you โข Voice Focus โ makes speech clearer and cuts background noise โข Ear Guard โ softens sudden loud sounds to protect your hearing โข A personal sound profile from a quick, easy hearing check โข A simple equalizer to fine-tune the sound to your ears โข Works with any wired or Bluetooth headphones and earbuds GREAT FOR โข Following conversations at home, in cafรฉs or the car โข Hearing the TV at a volume comfortable for everyone โข Seniors and anyone hard of hearing who wants to hear better MaxHear is a personal sound amplifier for everyday listening. It is not a hearing aid or a medical device, and is not intended to diagnose or treat any hearing condition. Subscription unlocks unlimited use. Start with a 3-day free trial, then yearly or monthly. Cancel anytime. Privacy Policy: https://maxhear.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://maxhear.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hear at none against MaxHear's 2. Hear also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). MaxHear's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. MaxHear sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Hear asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hear ships an update every 3 months, MaxHear every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hear | MaxHear |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KOOMA INTERNATIONAL TRADING, LLC | Kyrylo Karlov |
In-app purchases
Hear
No in-app purchases
MaxHear
- Monthly$9.991 Month
- Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year









