Comparison

Mimi Hearing Test vs ArcX

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

Head to head
About

Mimi Hearing Test

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
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The Mimi Hearing Test is an easy and reliable assessment of your hearing, delivering understandable results in just 5 minutes. - Modern assessment: Test quickly and thoroughly a wide range of frequencies. - Instant results: Receive valuable insights from your auditory data to understand your hearing better. - Seamless integration: Connect to Apple Health app to sync and compare results. - Monitor hearing: Track changes in your hearing ability over time. - Export results: Save your results as PDFs for easy sharing with family or healthcare professionals (only available in certain regions). More than 4 million hearing tests have been taken using Mimi’s innovative technology, contributing to the development of the world’s largest database of digital hearing profiles. Want to connect with Mimi? Check out our website: mimi.io Follow us on Instagram: @mimihearing Limitations Test accuracy depends on headphone type and ambient noise level. Supported models include Apple AirPods (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generations), Apple AirPods Max, Apple AirPods Pro (1st and 2nd generations), Apple EarPods, Beats Fit Pro, Powerbeats Pro, Bose QuietComfort 45, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, JBL Vibe Buds, JBL Vibe Beam, Nothing Ear, Nothing Ear 2, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Buds FE, Skullcandy Grind Fuel, Skullcandy Sesh ANC Active, Sony WF-1000XM5, and Sony WH-1000XM4. While other headphones can be used, results may be less accurate. The Mimi test serves as an initial evaluation of your hearing. Please always seek advice from a medical professional. Disclaimer This Mimi Hearing Test app (including any content supplied within it) does not constitute medical advice or diagnosis. The provision of medical advice and diagnosis is the responsibility of your physician or other medical or qualified healthcare professionals, who should be consulted in case of health-related issues or questions related to your hearing ability. The app follows the ANSI/CTA-2118 standard, employing the Four Frequency Pure Tone Average Testing Methodology and Hearing Wellness Reporting Metric for Consumer-Facing Hearing Solutions.

About

ArcX

Control your smart ring, receive personalized music recommendations, and manage your profile. Features include SOS for emergencies and integration with smartwatches for heart rate-based music.

Highlights
  • Personalized music recommendations
  • Smart ring configuration
  • SOS emergency feature
  • Heart rate-based music adaptation
  • Profile management
  • Dashboard control hub
Features
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ArcX is the only fitness app that matches music to your live heart rate and mood in real time. Not recommendations. Not a curated playlist. A patented performance system that evolves with every rep, every stride, every beat. MUSICBOOST - PERFORMANCE MUSIC, POWERED BY SCIENCE Your mood sets the tone. Your heart rate writes the rest. Before your workout, tell MusicBoost how you're feeling, what you're doing and how hard you're going. Connect Spotify, link your wearable and press Play. From there, MusicBoost reads your live heart rate and adapts your music in real time - turning it up as you push harder and dialling it back as you ease off. No manual adjustments. No skipping tracks. Just the right song, at the right moment, every time. Research shows tempo-matched music delivers: +15% performance output -12% perceived fatigue +20% training endurance Spotify connected. Apple Music coming soon. Protected by US Patent No. 12,681,987. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mimi Hearing Test4 screens
ArcX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mimi Hearing Test at 71% against ArcX's 0%. Mimi Hearing Test also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (44K vs 7). 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. Mimi Hearing Test sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and ArcX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mimi Hearing Test holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mimi Hearing Test has 44K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Mimi Hearing Test's written reviews are positive against 0% of ArcX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mimi Hearing Test ships an update every 2 months, ArcX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mimi Hearing Test versus ArcX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMimi Hearing TestArcX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (44K ratings) — better1.7 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews70.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings44K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB80 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMimi Hearing TechnologiesArcX Technology Ltd

Customer experience

Mimi Hearing Test

All ratings43,457 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews455 reviews
Positive70.5%
Neutral8.1%
Negative21.3%

ArcX

All ratings7 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral28.6%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Mimi Hearing Test

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

ArcX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Mimi Hearing Test

One-time6
  • Ultimate Love$1.00
  • Ultimate Love$2.00
  • Ultimate Love$5.00
Show 3 more
  • Ultimate Love$10.00
  • Ultimate Love$20.00
  • Ultimate Love$50.00
2 purchases

ArcX

Subscriptions2
  • Arcx Premium14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Arcx Premium14 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Mimi Hearing Test free?
Mimi Hearing Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ArcX free?
ArcX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mimi Hearing Test or ArcX?
Mimi Hearing Test is rated higher. Mimi Hearing Test averages 4.8 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while ArcX averages 1.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Mimi Hearing Test or ArcX have ads?
Neither Mimi Hearing Test nor ArcX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mimi Hearing Test or ArcX?
Mimi Hearing Test ships an update every 2 months, and ArcX every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mimi Hearing Test was updated on November 1, 2026 and ArcX on October 27, 2026.

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