FlexBoard vs MaxHear
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
FlexBoard
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FlexBoard is the "Tactical Command Center" for your current project. Itβs not another place to dump files; itβs a high-speed visual grid that sits right on top of your workflow, accessible in a split second. Why FlexBoard? β’ The End of Context-Hopping: Stop digging through deep folder structures. Keep your current projectβs essential texts, assets, and commands in a visual grid. β’ Muscle Memory Navigation: Use the iOS keyboard to trigger tiles instantly. Your fingers will learn where your tools are before your brain even finishes the thought. β’ Visual Clarity over Lists: Humans recognize shapes and colors faster than filenames. Design your boards with custom icons and color-coded tiles to find what you need at a glance. β’ Project-Based Boards: Swap between "Dev-Flow," "Admin Tasks," or "Project X" instantly. Export your boards to keep project assets bundled and portable. Power Features for Professionals: β’ Instant Text Snippets: One click and your text is in the clipboard. β’ Media at a Glance: Quick Look integration for images and videos. Direct audio playback without leaving the app. β’ Portable Environments: The "Board Folder" feature ensures your links never break, even if you move your project files. β’ Clean Workspace: Keep your Desktop and Dock empty. Use FlexBoard as a temporary "Collection Board" for your daily sprints. Stop searching. Start executing. FlexBoard is built for creators, developers, and managers who need their most important tools at their fingertipsβwithout the clutter.
MaxHear
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MaxHear turns your iPhone or iPad and your headphones into a live hearing amplifier. It picks up the sounds around you and makes them clearer and louder β right in your ears, in real time. Simple enough for anyone who struggles to catch conversations, hear the TV, or follow people in noisy places. HOW IT WORKS 1. Put on wired or wireless headphones 2. Turn your volume up 3. Tap once β and hear the world louder and clearer WHAT YOU GET β’ Live sound amplification of the voices around you β’ Voice Focus β makes speech clearer and cuts background noise β’ Ear Guard β softens sudden loud sounds to protect your hearing β’ A personal sound profile from a quick, easy hearing check β’ A simple equalizer to fine-tune the sound to your ears β’ Works with any wired or Bluetooth headphones and earbuds GREAT FOR β’ Following conversations at home, in cafΓ©s or the car β’ Hearing the TV at a volume comfortable for everyone β’ Seniors and anyone hard of hearing who wants to hear better MaxHear is a personal sound amplifier for everyday listening. It is not a hearing aid or a medical device, and is not intended to diagnose or treat any hearing condition. Subscription unlocks unlimited use. Start with a 3-day free trial, then yearly or monthly. Cancel anytime. Privacy Policy: https://maxhear.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://maxhear.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FlexBoard at every 8 days against MaxHear's every 6 weeks. MaxHear's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. FlexBoard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MaxHear sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FlexBoard ships an update every 8 days, MaxHear every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FlexBoard | MaxHear |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days β better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joachim Rendtorff | Kyrylo Karlov |
In-app purchases
FlexBoard
- FlexBoard for iPhone PRO$3.99
MaxHear
- Monthly$9.991 Month
- Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year









