Comparison

Headphone Sound Check vs Speaker Test

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

Head to head
About

Headphone Sound Check

Verify new headphones or earbuds function perfectly with quick, accurate audio tests. Check channels, stereo balance, bass response, and microphone quality. An optional upgrade offers detailed reports and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Left/Right channel balance test
  • Stereo sweep and bass pulse tests
  • Full frequency spectrum sweep
  • White and pink noise generation
  • Spatial audio and head tracking test
  • Microphone record and playback test
  • Detailed test reports (Pro)
Features
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Just got new headphones or earbuds? Verify they work perfectly before it's too late to return them. Headphone Sound Check runs quick, accurate tests on any audio device. Know exactly what you're getting—no guesswork. WHAT YOU CAN TEST • Left / Right Channels — confirm both sides play at even loudness in their correct channels • Stereo Sweep — tone panned across the stereo field to verify balance • Bass Pulse — test response at multiple frequencies • Frequency Sweep — full audio spectrum from 20 Hz to 20 kHz • White & Pink Noise — reference signals that reveal rattles and imbalances • Spatial Audio & Head Tracking — directional audio test on supported AirPods • Microphone Test — record and playback to verify mic quality No subscription, no hidden costs. Most tests are free — three advanced tests and the full report unlock with a one-time Report Pro purchase. UPGRADE TO REPORT PRO One-time purchase adds: • Detailed report with clear verdict for each test result • Export as PDF or PNG to share with buyers or service centers • Remove demo watermarks • Access your full test history anytime • Ad-free experience Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Speaker Test

Features
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Speaker Test checks every built-in speaker of your iPhone or iPad in under a minute. SPEAKER CHECK Play a tone on each speaker one by one, answer "heard it" or "didn't hear", and see the result: "2 of 2 speakers work". iPhone has two speakers, the bottom speaker and the earpiece at the top; a weak or silent one is easy to spot. STEREO LEFT / RIGHT Play a tone on the left, the right or both speakers and hear whether each side works on its own. WATER EJECT Pulses of a low 165 Hz tone make the speaker membrane vibrate, which can help push water and dust out of the grille after your phone gets wet. MORE TESTS • Basic tones: A4 440 Hz and a vocal-range tone • Advanced tones: bass, treble, white noise, square wave, custom frequency • Frequency sweep from 20 Hz to 20 kHz: find where the sound stops • Output devices: see where the sound goes (speaker, headphones, Bluetooth, AirPlay) • Warnings when headphones take the sound away from the speakers PREMIUM (one-time purchase, no subscription) • No ads • Full report with all checks, as a PDF you can share when you sell or buy a used phone • Report history • Automatic microphone check: the phone listens to its own speakers with its microphones and measures each speaker and the frequency response FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How do I test my speakers? Open Speaker check and answer after each tone. You see how many speakers work. Why does only one speaker play in the left / right test? On iPhone the left channel plays from the bottom speaker and the right channel from the earpiece at the top. Can it get water out of the speaker? The 165 Hz tone can help push water out. It does not repair water damage. Is my audio recorded? No. The microphone check analyzes the sound on the device and never records or sends it. Languages: English, Turkish, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, French, Arabic, Ukrainian and Russian. To change the language, open iOS Settings, scroll to Speaker Test and choose Language. Everything that was free stays free. Start at a low volume: very high or low tones can be uncomfortable. The water eject tone does not repair water damage. If your device was exposed to liquid, follow Apple's guidance. Questions or feedback? Visit https://yunusgunduz.com/contact.php?lang=en

Screenshots

Headphone Sound Check4 screens
Speaker Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Headphone Sound Check at none against Speaker Test's shown. Speaker Test's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Headphone Sound Check sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Speaker Test sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Headphone Sound Check ships an update every 3 weeks, Speaker Test every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Headphone Sound Check versus Speaker Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeadphone Sound CheckSpeaker Test
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNadzeya YashchukYunus Gunduz

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Headphone Sound Check

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99
1 purchases

Speaker Test

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Headphone Sound Check free?
Headphone Sound Check is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speaker Test free?
Speaker Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Headphone Sound Check or Speaker Test have ads?
Speaker Test shows ads; Headphone Sound Check does not.
Which is updated more often, Headphone Sound Check or Speaker Test?
Headphone Sound Check ships an update every 3 weeks, and Speaker Test every 4 days. Most recently, Headphone Sound Check was updated on October 31, 2026 and Speaker Test on October 31, 2026.

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