Comparison

MaxHear vs Help Hear

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 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

About

Help Hear

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Listen to nearby sounds through your headphones with Help Hear. Your iPhone or iPad microphone picks up the sound around you, and on-device audio processing adds amplification, background noise reduction, and voice enhancement. SIMPLE LIVE LISTENING Connect wired or Bluetooth headphones, tap Start, and place your device near the sound you want to hear. A large button makes it easy to start and stop. ADJUST THE SOUND BOOST Use the slider or plus and minus buttons to adjust microphone amplification from 0 to 4x. Your preferred setting is saved. Headphone volume remains separate: use your device’s volume buttons for a comfortable listening level. AUTOMATIC AUDIO PROCESSING Noise reduction and voice enhancement work automatically while you listen. There are no complicated presets to configure. Results depend on your surroundings, microphone placement, and headphones; background noise may still be audible. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Audio is processed live on your device. Help Hear does not save recordings, upload microphone audio, require an account, or include ads or subscriptions. DESIGNED FOR EVERYDAY USE β€’ Wired and Bluetooth headphone output β€’ Built-in device microphone input β€’ Large controls, VoiceOver labels, and Dynamic Type support β€’ Light and dark appearances β€’ Background listening while an active audio session continues HEADPHONES REQUIRED Help Hear amplifies nearby microphone input. It does not increase the volume of music, videos, phone calls, or other apps. Bluetooth introduces a delay; wired headphones may provide a more immediate listening experience. Begin with a low headphone volume and adjust gradually. Help Hear is a general-purpose sound amplification tool. It is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace professionally fitted hearing aids. Do not use it for safety-critical listening or to listen to others without their permission. Support: https://imvbird.com/support/ Privacy Policy: https://imvbird.com/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://imvbird.com/terms/

Screenshots

MaxHear4 screens
Help Hear3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MaxHear at Free against Help Hear's $2.99. Help Hear's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). On ads 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

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

MaxHear is free to download; Help Hear costs $2.99 up front. MaxHear sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Help Hear asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
MaxHear versus Help Hear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaxHearHelp Hear
PriceFree β€” better$2.99
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size18 MB7 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKyrylo Karlovbobo pei

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MaxHear

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

Help Hear

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MaxHear free?
MaxHear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Help Hear free?
Help Hear costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MaxHear or Help Hear have ads?
Neither MaxHear nor Help Hear shows ads.

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