NumEar vs EarType
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
NumEar
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NumEar helps you master listening to English numbers through focused, bite-sized practice sessions. Hear a number spoken aloud, type what you hear, and get instant feedback. Whether you're learning English as a second language or preparing for exams like IELTS or TOEFL, understanding spoken numbers is one of the trickiest skills to develop. NumEar makes it easy with structured training across a wide range of number types. WHAT YOU CAN PRACTICE - Integers: From single digits to 9-digit numbers, with both standard and grouped pronunciation - Decimals: Practice hearing decimal points and digit sequences - Time: 12-hour (AM/PM) and 24-hour formats - Dates: Month and day, with or without year - Weekdays: Hear a day name and select the correct one - Phone Numbers: 10-digit US-style phone numbers read digit by digit - Prices: Dollar amounts spoken naturally, just like in real life SMART FEATURES - Rolling Stats: Track your accuracy and response time with per-category charts - Game Center Leaderboards: Compete globally on average response time for each category DESIGNED FOR LEARNERS - Clean, distraction-free interface with a custom numeric keypad - Replay any question as many times as you need - Response time measured from when audio starts β just like real listening - Works entirely offline β no internet required for practice NumEar is completely free. If you find it helpful, you can optionally support the developer with a one-time in-app purchase.
EarType
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EarType turns listening into a skill you can practice every day. Hear a short audio clip β a number, a price, a year, a phone number, or a full sentence β then type exactly what you heard. EarType scores your answer and highlights the words or digits you got right and wrong, so you always know what to work on. WHAT YOU CAN PRACTICE - Numbers: quantities, prices, years, and phone numbers, generated endlessly at three difficulty levels - Sentences: five everyday topics β Daily, Business, Travel, Shopping, and Dining β each graded Easy, Medium, and Hard - Ten sets of five questions per level, for short and focused sessions BUILT FOR LEARNERS - Slow playback and repeat, so you can catch every detail - Partial credit on sentences: you see exactly which words matched - Choose your learning language: English, Spanish, or French - Interface available in English and Japanese SIMPLE AND PRIVATE - Works fully offline β everything stays on your device - No ads, no account, no tracking - Free to try. A one-time purchase unlocks every set. No subscription. Train your ear a few minutes a day and watch your listening comprehension grow.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: EarType at 17.0 against NumEar's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. NumEar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EarType sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | NumEar | EarType |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YE LIN | Yoshifumi Sato |
In-app purchases
NumEar
- Support the Developer$0.99
EarType
- Full Unlock$3.99









