Comparison

iSpyMobile vs Super Ear

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

Head to head
About

iSpyMobile

This application provides first responders with live, constantly updating data and information crucial for emergency response success. It offers flexible technology for fire, police, and EMS agencies, delivering real-time call notifications, locations, and mapping.

Highlights
  • Call notification
  • Call information
  • Call location
  • Map layers
  • Address history
  • Directions
  • Apparatus-specific features
Features
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Helping first responders help people. Getting you invaluable data, information, and details for first-response success. Flexible technology for all emergency-related agencies including fire, police, EMS, and more. All live streaming, constantly updating. An iSpyFire account is required to use this application. Features include: Call notification Call information Call location Map layers Address history Directions Responding Apparatus-specific features including AVL and personnel on board BATTERY CONSUMPTION Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. iSpyFire has been designed to use GPS and other sensors sparingly. The app relies on location data only while you are responding to a location or when you are attempting to create a new location (except when an apparatus is in AVL mode, in which case it is constantly checking).

About

Super Ear

Amplify ambient sounds with this audio enhancement tool. It uses your device's microphone to capture and boost distant conversations or quiet whispers, offering clear audio. Features include noise suppression, a graphical equalizer, and recording capabilities.

Highlights
  • Amplify ambient sounds
  • Noise suppression
  • Graphical equalizer
  • Record and playback audio
  • Save equalizer settings
Features
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Unleash Super-Human Hearing with Super Ear! Introducing **Super Ear**, the ultimate hearing enhancer that transforms your iPhone into a powerful auditory device. Leveraging your device's built-in microphone, Super Ear captures and amplifies ambient sounds, delivering clarity like never before. Whether it's hushed whispers or distant conversations, nothing escapes Super Ear. **Key Features:** - **Crystal-Clear Sound**: Cutting-edge noise suppression and amplification technology. - **Personalized Experience**: Fine-tune your listening with an intuitive graphical equalizer. - **Record & Playback**: Save intriguing conversations in m4a/aac format and revisit them anytime. - **Spy Mode**: Save your equalizer settings for discrete eavesdropping. Watch TV, attend lectures, or simply enjoy nature - all without disturbing anyone. All you need is Super Ear, your iPhone, and headphones. **Important**: Headphones or AirPods are essential to prevent feedback noise. **Premium Membership**: Dive deeper with our subscription plans. Benefits include: - No Ads. - Unlock Recording. - Unlimited Access. Choose from weekly or monthly options. Note: Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off 24 hours before the period ends. Unused portions of free trials, if offered, are forfeited when purchasing a premium subscription. **Act Responsibly**: This app is a powerful tool. Avoid privacy violations. For hearing-impaired aid usage, consulting a medical professional is advised. For more details, see our [privacy policy](www.cherrysoft.eu/privacy-policy/) and [terms of use](www.cherrysoft.eu/terms-use/).

Screenshots

iSpyMobile3 screens
Super Ear4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Super Ear at 4.5 against iSpyMobile's 2.8. Super Ear also leads on ratings volume (759 vs 31) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.4). iSpyMobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model 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. Super Ear sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. iSpyMobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Super Ear holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Super Ear has 759 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of iSpyMobile's written reviews are positive against 7% of Super Ear's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSpyMobile ships an update every 3 weeks, Super Ear every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iSpyMobile versus Super Ear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSpyMobileSuper Ear
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (31 ratings)4.5 (759 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.7% of reviews — better6.7% of reviews
Number of ratings31759 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.413 — better
Further details — not scored
Size376 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiSpyFire, Inc.Cherrysoft limited

Customer experience

iSpyMobile

All ratings30 ratings
Positive43.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative53.3%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive31.7%
Neutral2.0%
Negative66.3%

Super Ear

All ratings754 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive6.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative86.7%

User reviews

iSpyMobile

From 31 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🗺️ Excellent map overlay with multiple layers
  • ⚡ Fast and snappy routing
  • 📊 Reliable radio logs and unit times
  • 🔄 Replaces CAD functionality effectively
  • 👥 Responsive development team addressing issues

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and force closures
  • ⏱️ Slow loading times for calls and information
  • 🔔 Unreliable notification delivery
  • 📵 Notifications bypass disable settings
  • 🎨 Poor UI redesign in version 2.0

Super Ear

From 759 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Clear hearing from distance
  • 👍 Very clear and to the point
  • 👍 Simple to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Randomly stops working
  • 🐛 Sound turns off unexpectedly
  • 🐛 Program sometimes doesn't work
  • 🐛 Normal sounds are amplified slightly
  • 🐛 Unusable without subscription

Bugs and requests

iSpyMobile

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App crashes when opening native maps
  • Notifications don't respect disable settings
  • Closed calls not displaying despite toggle enabled
  • Calls not loading or showing as zero calls
  • App force closes when accessing notifications from lock screen
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  • Inconsistent call alerts (sometimes missing, sometimes delayed)
  • Settings reset after logout/login
  • App logging out unexpectedly
  • Buttons unresponsive in new UI
  • App crashes when selecting response status
  • Notification tone defaults to system sound instead of app selection
  • Automatic updates overriding user disable settings
  • Call information not populating for weeks
  • Spinning loading circle indefinitely
  • Interface appears different on each app open
  • Delayed call notifications (5+ minutes late)
  • Calls visible in alerts but not in app dashboard
  • App won't load calls after receiving alert

Requested features

14 requests
  • Revert to previous app version design
  • Adjustable text size controls
  • Dark mode toggle option
  • Google Maps integration option
  • Persistent notification settings
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  • Ability to disable notifications per shift
  • Better closed call history access
  • Improved map zoom defaults
  • Agency-specific notification filtering
  • Critical alert override for Do Not Disturb mode
  • Swipe navigation controls
  • Hydrant distance display
  • Call plans section functionality
  • Better CAD notes visibility

Super Ear

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Randomly stops working
  • Sound turns off unexpectedly
  • Program sometimes doesn't work
  • Sound delay
  • Ads cut off recordings
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  • Bluetooth disconnects on app launch
  • App requires registration/SMS
  • Cuts off every 10 seconds for subscription
  • Noisy background sounds
  • App cannot be closed after update
  • App stays on even when iPhone locked
  • Microphone stays on after closing app
  • Crashed
  • No support for AirPods

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow loading video to the app
  • Fix app not closing properly
  • Make app discreet when locked
  • Allow closing microphone from settings

In-app purchases

None

iSpyMobile

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Super Ear

Subscriptions3
  • Access All Features (Weekly)3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Access All Features Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Unlock All Features$34.991 Year
One-time4
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Enable Recording$0.99
  • Save Equalizer Knob Positions$0.99
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  • All in one package$1.99

Questions

Is iSpyMobile free?
iSpyMobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Super Ear free?
Super Ear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iSpyMobile or Super Ear?
Super Ear is rated higher. iSpyMobile averages 2.8 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Super Ear averages 4.5 from 759 ratings.
Do iSpyMobile or Super Ear have ads?
Super Ear shows ads; iSpyMobile does not.
Which is updated more often, iSpyMobile or Super Ear?
iSpyMobile ships an update every 3 weeks, and Super Ear every 3 months. Most recently, iSpyMobile was updated on October 22, 2026 and Super Ear on October 24, 2026.

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