Comparison

Cochleo vs hearOS

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

Head to head
About

Cochleo

Features
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Cochleo is designed to help cochlear implant patients improve their listening and comprehension skills through interactive speech recognition exercises. PERFECT FOR COCHLEAR IMPLANT USERS Whether you're newly implanted or looking to maintain your skills, Cochleo provides a safe, controlled environment to practice understanding spoken phrases at your own pace. FEATURES • Customizable Difficulty Choose from 2-6 answer options to match your current skill level. Start easy and increase difficulty as you improve. • Adjustable Speech Speed Practice at slow, normal, or fast speech rates. Build your confidence at a comfortable pace. • Multiple Categories Train with everyday phrases from various categories including Food, Animals, Disney characters, and more. • Listening Environments Practice in quiet settings or challenge yourself with background noise to simulate real-world conditions. • Track Your Progress View detailed quiz results and monitor your improvement over time. See your accuracy rates and identify areas for growth. • Flexible Quiz Lengths Choose between 10, 25, or 50 question quizzes to fit your schedule. HOW IT WORKS 1. Select your preferences (difficulty, speed, category, environment) 2. Listen to a spoken phrase 3. Choose the correct answer from the options provided 4. Get immediate feedback 5. Review your results and track improvement IDEAL FOR • Cochlear implant recipients in rehabilitation • Those working with audiologists or speech therapists • Anyone looking to improve speech comprehension skills • Practice between professional therapy sessions

About

hearOS

Features
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hearOS helps you manage tinnitus with personalized sound therapy, frequency matching, hearing insights, and calming daily routines. Tinnitus is personal. hearOS is designed to help you understand your sound profile, match your perceived tinnitus frequency, and create sound therapy routines that fit your day, your sleep, and your focus. With hearOS, you can: • Match your perceived tinnitus frequency • Start personalized sound therapy sessions • Create calming sound mixes for sleep, focus, relaxation, and masking • Check hearing-health insights • Track your routines and perceived relief over time • Receive gentle reminders to stay consistent • Keep personalization private on your device hearOS is built for people who want more than generic white noise. It helps you explore what sounds feel right, build a calmer daily routine, and understand which sessions may support your wellbeing. Important: hearOS does not diagnose, treat, or cure tinnitus, hearing loss, or any medical condition. Hearing checks and sound routines are for awareness and self-management support only. Always consult a qualified hearing professional for medical advice.

Screenshots

Cochleo4 screens
hearOS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: hearOS at none against Cochleo's 4. hearOS also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Cochleo sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. hearOS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Cochleo versus hearOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCochleohearOS
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYang SongB1 YONETIM SISTEMLERI YAZILIM VE DANISMANLIK Limited Sirketi

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Cochleo

One-time4
  • Tip Small$0.99
  • Tip Medium$2.99
  • Tip Large$4.99
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  • Tip Generous$9.99
None

hearOS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cochleo free?
Cochleo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is hearOS free?
hearOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cochleo or hearOS have ads?
Neither Cochleo nor hearOS shows ads.

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