Comparison

Hearing Test vs Tinnitune

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

Head to head
About

Hearing Test

Features
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How young are your ears? Find out in minutes. Hearing Test turns your phone into a simple, science-based hearing screening β€” no appointment needed. Pop in your headphones, discover your β€œear age,” then go deeper with a full audiogram and tinnitus relief tools. WHAT YOU CAN DO β€’ Ear Age Test β€” a quick, fun high-frequency check that reveals how young your ears sound. Easy to share. β€’ Quick Hearing Check β€” a 1-minute per-ear screening across key pitches. β€’ Full Audiogram β€” detailed thresholds for both ears, on a clear chart. β€’ History & Trends β€” save every test and watch your hearing over time. β€’ Tinnitus Relief β€” match the pitch of your ringing and mask it with soothing white, pink, brown, or notched sound, plus a sleep timer. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT β€’ Calm, friendly design β€’ Works entirely on your device β€” your results stay private β€’ No sign-up, no clutter Unlock the full audiogram, history, and tinnitus suite with a one-time purchase β€” yours forever, no subscription. IMPORTANT: Hearing Test is a wellness screening tool, not a medical device or diagnosis. Results depend on your headphones, volume, and surroundings. For any concerns about your hearing, please consult a qualified audiologist or physician.

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Tinnitune

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Tinnitune helps you understand your tinnitus, build habits that make it less intrusive over time, and find calming sound when you need it β€” starting with a short, private intake that builds a plan around you. HOW IT WORKS Answer a few quick questions about your tinnitus β€” how long you've had it, what it sounds like, how it affects your sleep and focus β€” and Tinnitune suggests where to start. From there: match the exact pitch on the Tune tab, generate a masking sound tuned to it, and layer in guided programs, CBT exercises, and journaling as you go. FREE, ALWAYS β€’ A short intake that builds your personal starting plan β€’ Pitch-matching to find your tinnitus frequency β€’ Custom masking noise (narrowband, white, pink, brown, notched) β€’ One-tap Sleep Mode β€” calming sound, gentle volume, and a timer that fades out on its own β€’ Save up to 3 presets β€’ Session history UNLOCK PREMIUM FOR β€’ Guided multi-day programs (sleep reset, habituation, focus) with streak tracking β€’ Short CBT-based exercises for tinnitus-related distress β€’ A daily journal to track loudness, distress, sleep, stress, and mood over time β€’ Personalised Relief Engine β€” compare sounds side by side and let Tinnitune learn which works best for you β€’ Unlimited presets, organized into folders β€’ Rain and ocean ambience layered under your masking sound β€’ Binaural beats with focus, relaxation, and deep-sleep presets β€’ Notched music therapy β€” play your own music with your tinnitus frequency filtered out β€’ Precision ear calibration, tuned separately for each ear β€’ Quick Relief β€” one tap to start soothing sound during a flare-up β€’ Insights dashboard: weekly listening time, most-used sound, longest streak β€’ Clinician export β€” a PDF summary of your sessions to bring to appointments β€’ Back up and restore your data to a file, anytime β€’ Bedtime and streak reminders BUILT FOR PRIVACY There's no account, no backend, and no ad tracking. Your profile, presets, history, and journal entries stay on your device unless you choose to export or share them yourself. Full privacy policy available in-app. WORKS IN YOUR LANGUAGE Available in English, Spanish, French, Punjabi, Arabic, Urdu, Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese, with full right-to-left support for Arabic and Urdu. A NOTE ON WHAT THIS APP IS Tinnitune is a self-management tool β€” it is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, or cure tinnitus or any hearing condition. During the initial intake, we ask about a few symptoms worth flagging to a doctor. If your tinnitus is new, sudden, one-sided, or accompanied by hearing loss, dizziness, or other symptoms, please see a doctor or audiologist β€” Tinnitune is here to support that care, not replace it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hearing Test4 screens
Tinnitune4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Hearing Test at 3 against Tinnitune's 1. Hearing Test also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Hearing Test sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tinnitune sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Hearing Test versus Tinnitune: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHearing TestTinnitune
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size29 MB78 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperRalf PitterSikander Shah

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hearing Test

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$8.99
3 purchases

Tinnitune

Subscriptions2
  • Tinnitune Premium$6.991 Month
  • Tinnitune Premium$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tinnitune Premium$79.99

Questions

Is Hearing Test free?
Hearing Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tinnitune free?
Tinnitune is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hearing Test or Tinnitune have ads?
Neither Hearing Test nor Tinnitune shows ads.

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