Speaker Tools vs Hearing Amplifier
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Speaker Tools
This audio utility generates tones and explores sound frequencies using your device's speakers. It offers low-frequency playback, a wide frequency generator, and stereo channel signals for listening and basic audio testing.
- Low-frequency tone playback
- Frequency generator (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
- Stereo speaker channel playback
- Reference sound level meter
- On-device audio signal generation
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Speaker Tools brings practical audio playback and listening tools together in one place. Generate a tone, compare left and right channel signals, move through a range of frequencies, or view an approximate ambient sound level. An active subscription is required to use the app. LOW-FREQUENCY PLAYBACK Play a 165 Hz tone from the home screen. Choose a 10, 30, 60, or 120 second session, start playback with a tap, and stop whenever you want. The animated waveform shows when audio is playing. This is a simple way to listen to low-frequency output and compare how a device sounds in different settings. Output depends on the speaker, volume, audio route, and surrounding environment. QUICK TONE Need a short session? Quick Tone plays a 165 Hz low-frequency signal for 10 seconds with a visible countdown and progress ring. You can end the session early. It is a playback shortcut, not a cleaning or hardware repair function. FREQUENCY GENERATOR Adjust the frequency slider between 20 Hz and 20 kHz and play a steady tone at your chosen setting. Change the slider while playback is running to hear another frequency. Select a timed session or stop manually. Presets provide a starting point at 60 Hz for bass, 165 Hz for a low tone, 1 kHz for a mid tone, and 18 kHz for a very high tone. The app remembers your last selected frequency. Some frequencies may be inaudible or beyond what your speaker or headphones can reproduce. LEFT AND RIGHT CHANNELS Play a 1 kHz test signal through the left channel, right channel, or both. When both are selected, move the balance control to compare the two sides. Headphones or external stereo speakers are useful for this listening exercise. A phone's built-in speaker layout and audio routing can affect what you hear, so the result is a subjective playback comparison rather than a hardware diagnosis. LISTEN ACROSS FREQUENCIES Step through ten tones from 60 Hz to 16 kHz, including bass, midrange, and higher frequencies. Play, stop, move to the previous or next tone, and note what you personally hear. Use a comfortable volume. Hearing differs between people and audio devices; this tool cannot determine your hearing threshold and is not a medical hearing test. SOUND LEVEL REFERENCE Allow microphone access to view a live approximate sound-level reading and simple level categories. Start or stop monitoring whenever you choose. Readings vary with the device microphone, case, microphone position, and room conditions. The meter is not professionally calibrated and should not be used for regulatory measurements, occupational exposure decisions, or hearing-safety judgments. DESIGNED FOR SIMPLE EXPLORATION The home screen puts low-frequency playback one tap away, while the Tools screen groups the generator, channel playback, frequency listening, quick tone, and sound meter. Clear controls and visible playback states make it easy to repeat a listening comparison. Audio tones are generated on the device. The app does not offer recording, cloud projects, accounts, or automatic speaker diagnosis. SUBSCRIPTION AND SAFETY Access requires an active monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription. Available plans and local prices appear before purchase; manage or cancel in your Apple account settings, and restore an existing purchase in the app. Keep volume comfortable, especially with headphones. Speaker Tools cannot remove water, clean or repair a speaker, inspect hardware, or replace professional service. If a device is damaged, contact an authorized service provider. If you have hearing concerns, seek qualified medical advice. Privacy Policy: https://5gotogo.github.io/WaterEject-privacy/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Hearing Amplifier
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Hear every detail more clearly. Hearing Amplifier turns your iPhone into a personal sound amplifier. Boost quiet voices, sharpen ambient sound, and hear the room around you with clarity, all through your AirPods or earbuds on a phone you already carry. Whether you're a parent listening for a sleeping child from another room, a student trying to catch a soft-spoken lecturer, a birdwatcher tuning into distant calls, or someone who wants extra clarity in everyday conversations, Hearing Amplifier puts fine-grained audio control in your pocket. KEY FEATURES • Up to ×16 amplification through your headphones • 5 tuned EQ presets: Voice, Distance, Ambient, Bass, Custom • 9 acoustic Spaces from Small Room to Cathedral • Independent stereo balance for one-ear listening • Session recording, save and play back what you heard • Noise reduction for indoor conversations • 8-band parametric EQ with manual control WORKS WITH AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, wired EarPods, third-party Bluetooth headsets, AirPlay receivers, any audio output your iPhone can route to. PRIVACY-FIRST Your audio is processed entirely on your device. We do not run servers that receive your audio. We do not collect personal data, embed analytics SDKs, or track you. No accounts. No sign-in. No tracking pixels. PRO ACCESS • Weekly subscription • Lifetime, a single one-time non-consumable purchase. No trial. No recurring charges. Yours forever. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription auto-renewal can be turned off in iOS Settings. Refunds are handled by Apple at https://reportaproblem.apple.com. SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED: Hearing Amplifier requires an active subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase to use. There is no free tier. Choose between a 3-day free trial that converts to a weekly auto-renewing subscription, or a single lifetime purchase with no recurring charges. NOT A MEDICAL DEVICE Spy Ear is a consumer sound-amplification app for everyday listening. It is not a hearing aid, not a personal sound amplification product (PSAP) intended to diagnose or treat any hearing condition, and not a life-safety or security-monitoring device. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qO83Rues7HRKLgUHwIq0a4tL_V3NhLvhYZvqlwKfTp4/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cqULFvqDmRKSU5OKTQFJqgRR2rB7tBEn_cI1lwRXzfQ/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hearing Amplifier at none against Speaker Tools's 2. Hearing Amplifier also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). Speaker Tools's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Speaker Tools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Hearing Amplifier asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Speaker Tools against 5.0 for Hearing Amplifier. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
Speaker Tools ships an update every 2 months, Hearing Amplifier every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speaker Tools | Hearing Amplifier |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | 家宝 戴 | Hina Batool |
In-app purchases
Speaker Tools
- SpeakerTools Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- SpeakerTools Pro Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Hearing Amplifier
No in-app purchases
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