Comparison

Mimi Hearing Test vs Cataract Surgery Guide

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

Cataract Surgery Guide

Features
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Cataract Surgery Guide is a patient education app designed to help people better understand cataracts, cataract surgery, lens implant choices, recovery, and common questions before and after surgery. The app explains cataract basics in simple language, including what a cataract is, how it affects vision, when surgery may be considered, what happens during surgery, and what patients can usually expect during recovery. Cataract Surgery Guide also includes an intraocular lens section to help patients learn about common lens implant options, including monofocal, toric, extended depth of focus, and multifocal lenses. A built in lens simulator helps show how different lens choices and astigmatism levels may affect vision in day and night settings. The app includes practical sections on pre operative care, post operative care, warning signs, eye drop reminders, and questions to ask about costs and expectations. It is designed to make cataract surgery feel less confusing and help patients have a better conversation with their eye surgeon. Features include: • Cataract education in clear patient friendly language • Surgery steps and recovery guidance • Lens implant education • Vision simulator for lens options and astigmatism • Eye drop reminder tool • Warning signs after surgery • Cost and expectation guidance • Available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Arabic • Adjustable text size for easier reading Cataract Surgery Guide is for education only and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from your ophthalmologist or health care professional. Always follow the instructions given by your surgeon.

Screenshots

Mimi Hearing Test4 screens
Cataract Surgery Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cataract Surgery Guide at none against Mimi Hearing Test's 6. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Cataract Surgery Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Mimi Hearing Test versus Cataract Surgery Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMimi Hearing TestCataract Surgery Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (43K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings43K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB4 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMimi Hearing TechnologiesMARC HOWARD SHOMER

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

Cataract Surgery Guide

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
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  • Ultimate Love$10.00
  • Ultimate Love$20.00
  • Ultimate Love$50.00
None

Cataract Surgery Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mimi Hearing Test free?
Mimi Hearing Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cataract Surgery Guide free?
Cataract Surgery Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mimi Hearing Test or Cataract Surgery Guide have ads?
Neither Mimi Hearing Test nor Cataract Surgery Guide shows ads.

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