MaxHear vs Hearing Aid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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 — 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
Hearing Aid
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Turn your iPhone into a portable listening assistant with headphones. Capture ambient sound in real‑time, amplify human voices and reduce annoying background noise. The built‑in hearing test helps you adjust to a comfortable sound‑boost level. Main Features Real‑time microphone sound amplification Intelligent background noise reduction Quick hearing comfort test Customizable volume and sound gain Compatible with wired and Bluetooth headphones Simple interface for conversations, meetings, watching TV and daily scenarios *Important Disclaimer* This app is an audio‑amplification tool only. It is NOT a medical hearing‑aid device and cannot diagnose or treat hearing loss. The in‑app hearing test is for reference only and does not replace a professional medical hearing examination. If you have long‑term hearing problems, please consult an audiologist or ENT doctor. Subscription Terms $4.99 / Week,$8.99 / Month,$49.99 / Year Payment will be charged to your Apple‑ID at purchase confirmation. Subscription auto‑renews unless cancelled at least 24‑hours before the end of the current period. You may cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple‑ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://share.note.youdao.com/s/MlwyVFP Terms of Service: https://share.note.youdao.com/s/KhEQwOj3
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MaxHear at 15.0 against Hearing Aid's 17.0. 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
Both are free to download. MaxHear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Hearing Aid sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | MaxHear | Hearing Aid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kyrylo Karlov | 国庆 张 |
In-app purchases
MaxHear
- Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly$9.991 Month
- Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
Hearing Aid
- One Week VIP3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- One Year VIP3 Days trial$34.991 Year









