Comparison

E.A.R. vs Sound Amplifier

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

Head to head
About

E.A.R.

Features
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This app is designed to be compatible with a diverse array of E.A.R. products, allowing you to seamlessly connect various Bluetooth-enabled electronic earmuffs or earplugs. With the ZeroPlus ComPro feature, it facilitates clear communication even in noisy environments, making it ideal for industrial, construction, and ground handling operations where both hands-free communication and hearing protection are essential.

About

Sound Amplifier

Enhance nearby sounds and voices in real time using your phone's microphone and headphones. Reduce background noise and customize audio levels for clearer listening in various environments. Offers adjustable amplification and sensitivity for a personalized sound experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time sound amplification
  • Voice and speech enhancement
  • Background noise reduction
  • Adjustable amplification levels
  • Customizable sound profiles
  • Wired and Bluetooth headphone support
Features
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Turn your phone into a personal sound amplifier. Capture nearby sounds through your phone’s microphone, enhance voices and audio in real time, reduce unwanted background noise, and listen through your connected headphones. Whether you're trying to follow a conversation, hear the TV more clearly, or focus on nearby sounds, Sound Amplifier gives you simple, customizable audio control. AMPLIFY SOUNDS IN REAL TIME Use your phone’s microphone to capture surrounding audio and send enhanced sound directly to your headphones. Adjust amplification to find the listening level that works best for your environment. VOICE BOOST Bring voices and speech into focus with real-time audio enhancement. Boost important sounds while keeping your listening experience natural and comfortable. NOISE REDUCTION Reduce distracting background sounds with adjustable noise filtering. Tune your audio for environments with conversations, crowds, traffic, fans, or other unwanted noise. CUSTOMIZE YOUR SOUND Fine-tune your listening experience with adjustable sound levels and sensitivity controls. Create settings that work for different everyday situations and switch between them whenever you need. REAL-TIME AUDIO PROCESSING Your phone captures sound through the microphone, processes it using the app's audio controls, and plays the enhanced result through your connected headphones. KEY FEATURES • Real-time sound amplification • Voice and speech enhancement • Background noise reduction • Adjustable amplification levels • Adjustable microphone sensitivity • Customizable sound profiles • Live audio processing • Wired and Bluetooth headphone support • Simple one-tap controls • Clean, easy-to-use interface GREAT FOR EVERYDAY LISTENING Use Sound Amplifier when you want to focus on nearby sounds or enhance your listening experience: • Conversations • Watching TV • Meetings and presentations • Restaurants and cafés • Outdoor environments • Studying and focused listening • Listening from a distance • Everyday personal audio SIMPLE AND EASY TO USE Connect your wired or Bluetooth headphones, allow microphone access, start amplification, and adjust the controls to your preference. The straightforward interface lets you focus on listening instead of complicated settings. YOUR PHONE. YOUR HEADPHONES. YOUR SOUND. Sound Amplifier combines your phone's microphone with real-time audio processing to give you more control over the sounds around you. Adjust amplification, enhance voices, reduce background noise, and create a listening experience that fits your environment. PRIVACY Audio processing is performed locally on your device. The app does not need an internet connection for its core sound amplification functionality. Note: Sound Amplifier is designed for general sound enhancement and personal listening. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

E.A.R.4 screens
Sound Amplifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: E.A.R. at none against Sound Amplifier's 3. E.A.R. also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). 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. Sound Amplifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. E.A.R. asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

E.A.R. ships an update every 3 months, Sound Amplifier every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
E.A.R. versus Sound Amplifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterE.A.R.Sound Amplifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (7 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperZERO PLUS, K.K.Hoang Le

In-app purchases

None

E.A.R.

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Sound Amplifier

Subscriptions2
  • Month Pass$12.991 Month
  • Year Pass$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$99.99

Questions

Is E.A.R. free?
E.A.R. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sound Amplifier free?
Sound Amplifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do E.A.R. or Sound Amplifier have ads?
Neither E.A.R. nor Sound Amplifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, E.A.R. or Sound Amplifier?
E.A.R. ships an update every 3 months, and Sound Amplifier every 5 months. Most recently, E.A.R. was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sound Amplifier on October 30, 2026.

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