Comparison

TPE Amplifier vs PocketHear

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

Head to head
About

TPE Amplifier

Features
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The TPE Amplifier app can control corresponding power amplifier devices via WiFi. Compatible devices include E1000.4, E500.4, and E300.4.

About

PocketHear

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Hear TV dialogue more clearly with PocketHear. Turn your iPhone and headphones into a personal listening companion for watching TV. Bring dialogue closer and adjust the sound to your preference—without turning up the TV volume for everyone else. Place your iPhone near the TV, connect your headphones, and start listening. PocketHear picks up sound through the active microphone and plays enhanced audio through your headphones. It’s also useful for everyday conversations and small meetings. Key Features - TV Mode: Audio settings designed to bring out speech and make television dialogue easier to follow. - Personal Volume Control: Adjust the listening level for each ear independently. - Speech Enhancement: Optional Apple Voice Processing helps reduce background noise and echo. Results depend on your headphones and surroundings. - Automatic Gain: Helps balance input levels when Apple Voice Processing is enabled. - Flexible Listening Modes: Choose TV or Meeting mode, or let Auto switch between them based on the sound around you. - Optional Pink Noise: Add a gentle background sound with its own volume control. - On-Device Processing: Audio is processed on your iPhone, without uploading it to the cloud or saving recordings. Using PocketHear with Headphones Works with compatible wired and Bluetooth headphones, including AirPods. For TV listening with AirPods, turn off Apple Voice Processing to use your iPhone’s microphone with high-quality Bluetooth playback. Turning it on uses the AirPods microphone and call audio, which may change the sound quality. Bluetooth audio may introduce a noticeable delay. Your experience will vary depending on your headphones and setup. PocketHear is a listening assistance app, not a medical device or a replacement for professional hearing care.

Screenshots

TPE Amplifier1 screens
PocketHear3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: TPE Amplifier at 3 against PocketHear's 1. TPE Amplifier also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
TPE Amplifier versus PocketHear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTPE AmplifierPocketHear
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEIKAKU君文 古

In-app purchases

None

TPE Amplifier

No in-app purchases

None

PocketHear

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TPE Amplifier free?
TPE Amplifier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PocketHear free?
PocketHear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TPE Amplifier or PocketHear have ads?
Neither TPE Amplifier nor PocketHear shows ads.

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