Comparison

Spy Hearing vs Hear Through Walls

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

Head to head
About

Spy Hearing

Amplify distant sounds and record audio with your phone. This tool offers enhanced listening capabilities with various EQ presets and acoustic space options. It processes audio on-device for privacy and works with multiple headphone types.

Highlights
  • Up to 16x audio amplification
  • 5 tuned EQ presets
  • 9 acoustic space settings
  • Background recording
  • Noise cancellation
  • 8-band parametric EQ
Features
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Hear what others can't. Spy Hearing turns your iPhone into a long-range listening device. Amplify distant voices, pull muffled audio through walls and doors, and record every session — all from your headphones, on a phone you already carry. Whether you're a curious investigator, a journalist capturing interviews, or someone with mild hearing difficulty who wants extra clarity, Spy Hearing puts professional-grade audio control in your pocket. KEY FEATURES • Up to ×16 amplification through your headphones • 5 tuned EQ presets — Long Range, Through Walls, Whisper, Bass, Custom • 9 acoustic Spaces from Small Room to Cathedral • Independent stereo balance for one-ear listening • Background recording — capture audio with the screen off • Noise cancel 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 — PRICING & TERMS • Weekly subscription with a 3-day free trial. After the trial ends, the subscription renews automatically each week at the price displayed in the app and in App Store Connect. Cancel anytime in Settings → [your name] → Subscriptions at least 24 hours before the period ends to avoid renewal. • 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 Spy Hearing 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. IMPORTANT Spy Hearing is an entertainment and personal-use audio amplification tool. It is not a hearing aid, not a medical device, and not registered with the FDA, EMA, or any other regulator. For hearing concerns, consult a licensed audiologist. You are responsible for complying with the laws of your jurisdiction regarding microphone use, audio recording, and consent. Recording without consent may be a serious offense in your area. Headphones are required for the best experience. Without them the microphone picks up the speaker output and creates feedback. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/162eu7hM3lMA9uxrXoFx83Fu1Ia_-F0aGA_XbP18uyA0/ Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yx-SP0V9sydnA5gZfu45RN_lJZYvW6EI9LWTaw5XXZg/ Support: aistemsolutions@gmail.com

About

Hear Through Walls

Enhance your hearing with this sound amplification tool, turning your device and earbuds into a personal hearing aid. Adjust sound clarity, bass, and treble for clearer conversations and everyday listening. Save custom settings for different environments.

Highlights
  • Personal hearing aid functionality
  • Sound amplification with one tap
  • Adjustable bass, treble, and clarity
  • Save custom sound profiles
  • Works with Bluetooth earbuds
  • Private by design
Features
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Listening Device turns your iPhone and AirPods into a personal hearing aid and sound amplifier. Clearer conversations in cafés, meetings, TV time, and everyday moments — with one warm tap. Built for the moments hearing gets hard. Slip in your AirPods, open the app, and the world becomes louder, softer on the ears, and easier to follow. WHAT YOU GET (requires subscription or Lifetime purchase) • Instant amplification with a single tap • Sound tuned to how your own ears actually hear • Adjust bass, treble, and clarity in seconds • Save favorite settings for TV, café, meeting, and outdoor • Works with AirPods, AirPods Pro, and most Bluetooth earbuds • Private by design — nothing leaves your phone • Free updates forever Listening Device requires a subscription or one-time purchase to use. See pricing below. IMPORTANT Listening Device is a personal sound amplifier (PSAP), not a medical device. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition, and is not a substitute for prescription hearing aids. If you have significant hearing loss, please consult a licensed audiologist. Please use responsibly. Recording or listening to others without consent may be unlawful in your area. SUBSCRIPTION & PURCHASE Access to Listening Device requires one of the following: • Weekly — auto-renewing subscription, renews weekly until cancelled • Lifetime — one-time purchase, yours forever Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. LINKS Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sbV7NnjHp2o0JbHyBHKtBzHjlYY3_kAlkea5fghxUyQ/ Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15b7KGvfeMwPYXIDGiifD7jUmmaG8eHwSI4JKMsBhAs8/ SUPPORT Questions, feedback, or trouble? Write to awaismuneer1991@gmail.com. We read every message and reply personally.

Screenshots

Spy Hearing4 screens
Hear Through Walls3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Spy Hearing at 64 against Hear Through Walls's 3. Hear Through Walls's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, 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. Spy Hearing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Hear Through Walls sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hear Through Walls holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spy Hearing has 64 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spy Hearing ships an update every 3 weeks, Hear Through Walls every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Spy Hearing versus Hear Through Walls: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpy HearingHear Through Walls
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (64 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings64 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammad AjmalAwais Muneer

Customer experience

Spy Hearing

All ratings65 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hear Through Walls

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Spy Hearing

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99
2 purchases

Hear Through Walls

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
One-time1
  • lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Spy Hearing free?
Spy Hearing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hear Through Walls free?
Hear Through Walls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spy Hearing or Hear Through Walls?
Hear Through Walls is rated higher. Spy Hearing averages 4.8 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Hear Through Walls averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Spy Hearing or Hear Through Walls have ads?
Neither Spy Hearing nor Hear Through Walls shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spy Hearing or Hear Through Walls?
Spy Hearing ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hear Through Walls every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spy Hearing was updated on October 31, 2026 and Hear Through Walls on October 29, 2026.

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