Tinnitus Saurus vs NotchForge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tinnitus Saurus
This app helps you identify your specific tinnitus pitch and create a personalized notched sound therapy routine. It offers tools to match frequencies, track sessions, and monitor your progress over time. Enjoy up to 30 minutes of daily therapy for free, with premium options for unlimited use.
- Personalized tinnitus pitch matching
- Notched sound therapy (noise & music)
- Session timer and daily check-ins
- Severity trend visualization
- Private, offline functionality
- Educational content on therapy
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If your ears never stop ringing, Tinnitus Saurus helps you match each ear's pitch and build a daily notched sound routine. HOW IT WORKS Notched sound therapy removes a narrow band of frequencies centered on your tinnitus pitch from broadband noise or music. Research suggests this approach may help reduce perceived tinnitus loudness over time through a mechanism called lateral inhibition. Tinnitus Saurus makes this process simple: match your frequency, start a session, and track your progress. MATCH YOUR TINNITUS PITCH — FREE Use the built-in frequency tuner to find your exact tinnitus frequency in each ear. Choose auto-sweep (the app scans through frequencies while you listen) or fine-tune manually with a precision slider. Supports frequencies from 100 Hz to 15,000 Hz. Save your match and carry it into therapy. FREE FEATURES - Tuning Wizard with bilateral per-ear frequency matching (auto-sweep + manual tuning) - Session timer with durations from 15 minutes to 8 hours - Daily severity check-ins (1–10 scale) - Journal with notes, tags, and session history - Severity trend chart to visualize changes over time - Educational content explaining how notched therapy works - Daily reminder notifications FREE THERAPY (30 minutes per day) - Notched noise therapy (white, pink, or brown noise with adjustable notch width and depth) - Notched music therapy (import your own songs and apply the notch filter) - Real-time notch visualization showing the removed frequency band PREMIUM — UNLIMITED SESSION TIME - Remove the 30-minute daily cap — listen as long as you want - $7.99/month, $59.99/year (save 37%), or $79.99 lifetime - Cancel anytime in the App Store WHY TINNITUS SAURUS Most tinnitus apps offer generic sound masking. Tinnitus Saurus is different: - Personalized: The Tuning Wizard identifies your exact tinnitus pitch in each ear independently, then therapy is built around your specific frequencies — not a one-size-fits-all soundscape. - Structured: A built-in session timer and journal keep you consistent — the key to notched therapy. - Transparent: All therapy types are free for 30 minutes per day. Premium simply removes the daily cap. - Private: All your data stays on your device. No accounts, no cloud sync, no tracking. - Offline: Works without an internet connection after download. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Tinnitus Saurus is a general wellness app. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any decisions about your tinnitus or hearing health. This app is intended to complement, not replace, professional medical advice. Notched sound therapy is an area of active research with published peer-reviewed studies (Okamoto et al., 2010; Teismann et al., 2011; Pantev et al., 2012). Individual results may vary. If you experience sudden, unilateral, or pulsatile tinnitus, please see a doctor promptly. Terms of Use: https://tinnitussaurus.com/terms-of-service Questions or feedback? Reach us at support@techiasaurus.com © 2026 Techiasaurus, LLC
NotchForge
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Find relief from persistent ear ringing with mathematical acoustic engineering. NotchForge is your personalized sound wellness companion designed for tinnitus habituation and distress reduction, running 100% offline for complete progress privacy. Acoustic notched sound method (Notched Noise) is an evidence-based method targeting stable tonal tinnitus. By playing white, pink, brown, or natural noise with the exact frequency of your tinnitus filtered out, NotchForge stimulates healthy surrounding neurons via lateral inhibition to calm the hyperactive area responsible for the ringing. Developed with high-contrast night styling and fluid micro-animations, NotchForge provides a soothing midnight experience that is gentle on your eyes and mind. KEY FEATURES: • Acoustic Notched Sound Tailor the sound treatment to your ears. Swipe the frequency matching slider from 125 Hz up to 20,000 Hz to find your tinnitus pitch, select a noise type, and instantly apply a precise notch filter to block that frequency. • Sound Layer Mixer Create the ultimate relaxing atmosphere. Blend your notched noise treatment (Layer 1) with up to two natural environmental ambiances (Layer 2 & 3) like soft ocean waves, gentle rain, or forest wind. • Double Notch Support Designed for bilateral tinnitus sufferers. Configure both primary and secondary center frequencies to target ringing in both ears simultaneously. • Personal Distress Journal Log your distress level before and after each listening session on a simple 1-to-10 scale. Track your scores over 30 or 90 days to visualize your habituation progress. • PDF Progress Reports Generate clean, structured PDF summaries of your listening statistics, streak history, and discomfort evolution to share directly with your ENT (ORL) specialist or audiologist. • Intelligent Session Timers Fall asleep safely. Set the timer from 5 minutes to 8 hours with an automatic, ultra-smooth volume fade-out at the end of the session to protect your hearing. • Safe Listening Guard Get immediate visual warnings if the volume level exceeds safe limits to ensure you always listen comfortably and protect your ears. 100% OFFLINE-FIRST & PRIVATE Your health data belongs to you. NotchForge requires no registration, uses no third-party analytics, and exchanges zero network traffic. It operates entirely on-device, secured by iOS local sandboxing and encryption. Important Notice: NotchForge is not a progress device. It is a general wellness utility designed to assist with tinnitus relaxation and habituation. Always consult an ENT physician or audiologist to diagnose ear conditions and rule out underlying progress issues.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Tinnitus Saurus at Free against NotchForge's $1.99. NotchForge's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#177 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Tinnitus Saurus is free to download; NotchForge costs $1.99 up front. Tinnitus Saurus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. NotchForge asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Tinnitus Saurus | NotchForge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | — | #177 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Techiasaurus LLC | TRIMECH Dhaker |
In-app purchases
Tinnitus Saurus
- Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
- Premium Annual$59.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$79.99
NotchForge
No in-app purchases




