Comparison

MaxHear vs StackPilot Poker Timer

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

Head to head
About

MaxHear

Features
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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 — 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 — and hear the world louder and clearer WHAT YOU GET • Live sound amplification of the voices around you • Voice Focus — makes speech clearer and cuts background noise • Ear Guard — softens sudden loud sounds to protect your hearing • A personal sound profile from a quick, easy hearing check • A simple equalizer to fine-tune the sound to your ears • Works with any wired or Bluetooth headphones and earbuds GREAT FOR • Following conversations at home, in cafés or the car • Hearing the TV at a volume comfortable for everyone • 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

About

StackPilot Poker Timer

Features
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Run poker night like a professional tournament director. StackPilot is a premium tournament clock built for the table — a gorgeous, room-readable timer designed iPad-first, with animated blind changes, break handling, and a refined look in felt green and gold. THE SEAT DRAW CEREMONY Stop scribbling names on napkins. StackPilot deals branded cards face-down onto a virtual felt table, then flips them one by one to reveal each player's seat — with haptics, chip drops, and the Ace claiming Seat 1 and the dealer button. It's the first big moment of the night, before the first hand is even dealt. A CLOCK EVERYONE CAN READ • Big, bold timer built for TV mirroring and across-the-room glances • Animated level changes with sound and voice announcements • Automatic breaks, with "play resumes at" times • Paused state that's unmistakable from the couch • Keeps the screen awake through the whole game FULL TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR TOOLS (PRO) • Player roster — entries, re-entries, add-ons, and eliminations • Optional results calculator — set final placements and work out the split however your group decides (1st / 2nd / 3rd and beyond) • Blind structure editor — Standard, Turbo, Deep Stack presets or fully custom levels, breaks, and antes • Seat draw ceremony with dealt cards and dealer button • Save your setup as a template and reuse it every game night • Remote control — pause the clock or eliminate players from your iPhone while the iPad stays on the table • Player database with lifetime stats, win rates, and a league leaderboard • Complete tournament history FREE FOREVER The tournament clock, blind structures, and setup basics are free — no account, no ads, no subscription. One $4.99 purchase unlocks everything else, forever, with Family Sharing. BUILT FOR YOUR GAME Whether it's a casual home game or your league's championship, StackPilot handles dead-button rules, house rotations, late entries, and the blind-movement debates that stall every home game (there's a built-in Poker Rules reference for that). StackPilot is a tournament timer and organizer for in-person games. It involves no wagering, no real money, and no simulated gambling of any kind. Shuffle up and deal. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MaxHear4 screens
StackPilot Poker Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MaxHear at 15.0 against StackPilot Poker Timer's 26.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. MaxHear sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and StackPilot Poker Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
MaxHear versus StackPilot Poker Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaxHearStackPilot Poker Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyrylo KarlovScott Yale

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MaxHear

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
1 purchases

StackPilot Poker Timer

One-time1
  • StackPilot Pro Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is MaxHear free?
MaxHear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StackPilot Poker Timer free?
StackPilot Poker Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MaxHear or StackPilot Poker Timer have ads?
Neither MaxHear nor StackPilot Poker Timer shows ads.

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