# Mimi Hearing Test vs SonicCloud Personalized Sound

The clearest difference is monetization model: Mimi Hearing Test at free with in-app purchases against SonicCloud Personalized Sound's subscription. Mimi Hearing Test also leads on ratings volume (43K vs 1.2K) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mimi Hearing Test sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and SonicCloud Personalized Sound sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mimi Hearing Test holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mimi Hearing Test has 43K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Mimi Hearing Test's written reviews are positive against 61% of SonicCloud Personalized Sound's.

Mimi Hearing Test ships an update every 2 months, SonicCloud Personalized Sound monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mimi Hearing Test | SonicCloud Personalized Sound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mimi-hearing-test/id932496645/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soniccloud-personalized-sound/id1121660424/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **69.6% of reviews** | 60.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 30 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mimi Hearing Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/855322101) | [Sonitum](https://appshunter.io/developer/1079767462) |

## What reviewers say

### Mimi Hearing Test

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mimi-hearing-test/id932496645)

Easily assess your hearing in just 5 minutes with instant, understandable results. Track changes over time and share your data with healthcare professionals. This app provides a modern, thorough evaluation of your auditory health.

**Highlights:** Modern hearing assessment, Instant, understandable results, Integrates with Apple Health, Monitor hearing changes, Exportable PDF results, Wide headphone compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ultimate Love | $1.00 | one-time |
| Ultimate Love | $2.00 | one-time |
| Ultimate Love | $5.00 | one-time |
| Ultimate Love | $10.00 | one-time |
| Ultimate Love | $20.00 | one-time |
| Ultimate Love | $50.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate and consistent with professional tests
- 🚀 Easy to use and intuitive
- 💡 Integrates with Apple Health
- 🔒 Doesn't collect user data
- 👍 Helpful for monitoring hearing health

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent results or inability to complete test
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain headphones
- 🐛 Inaccurate or misleading conclusions about hearing loss
- 🐛 Requires very quiet environment for accurate results
- 🐛 Crashes or bugs prevent completing the test

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or create an account
- Failure to recognize connected headphones
- Test stopping prematurely due to 'inactivity'

**Requested features**

- Ability to track hearing history within the app
- Support for more headphone models
- Option to manually enter results if unable to complete test
- Improved instructions and guidance for users
- Ability to test for sound differentiation in noisy environments


### SonicCloud Personalized Sound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soniccloud-personalized-sound/id1121660424)

This app personalizes your audio experience by conducting a hearing test and creating a unique sound profile. It then enhances radio, podcasts, and phone calls to match your specific hearing needs, offering real-time adjustments for optimal clarity.

**Highlights:** Personalized sound profiles, Hearing assessment test, Enhanced audio for podcasts, Enhanced audio for radio, Enhanced audio for phone calls, Real-time audio refinement, HealthKit integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SonicCloud | $9.99 | per month |
| SonicCloud | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing Sound!
- 👍 Impressive
- 👍 Versatile and effective
- 👍 Wonderful Customized Sound App
- 👍 Clever App

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Dno
- 🐛 For me, a waste of time
- 🐛 Test failed
- 🐛 No results
- 🐛 Broken

**Reported bugs**

- Works in USA only
- Not compatible with Widex hearing aides
- Incompatible
- Phone calls not available in the UK
- Trouble with Test

**Requested features**

- Wish you had more
- Ask for less
- I would like to know how I can set it up so I can use it for incoming calls as well


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mimi Hearing Test free?

Mimi Hearing Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SonicCloud Personalized Sound free?

SonicCloud Personalized Sound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mimi Hearing Test or SonicCloud Personalized Sound?

Mimi Hearing Test is rated higher. Mimi Hearing Test averages 4.8 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while SonicCloud Personalized Sound averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Mimi Hearing Test or SonicCloud Personalized Sound have ads?

Neither Mimi Hearing Test nor SonicCloud Personalized Sound shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mimi Hearing Test or SonicCloud Personalized Sound?

Mimi Hearing Test ships an update every 2 months, and SonicCloud Personalized Sound monthly. Most recently, Mimi Hearing Test was updated on September 25, 2026 and SonicCloud Personalized Sound on September 24, 2026.

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