Comparison

MaxHear 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

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

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

MaxHear4 screens
Hear Through Walls3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: MaxHear at 3 against Hear Through Walls's 1. MaxHear also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. MaxHear sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MaxHear ships an update every 9 days, Hear Through Walls every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
MaxHear versus Hear Through Walls: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaxHearHear Through Walls
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyrylo KarlovAwais Muneer

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MaxHear

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

Hear Through Walls

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

Questions

Is MaxHear free?
MaxHear 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.
Do MaxHear or Hear Through Walls have ads?
Neither MaxHear nor Hear Through Walls shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MaxHear or Hear Through Walls?
MaxHear ships an update every 9 days, and Hear Through Walls every 2 weeks. Most recently, MaxHear was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hear Through Walls on October 14, 2026.

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