Ear Assist: Sound Amplifier
Real-Time Sound Amplifier
| Revenue % | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-time purchase | 175 | $1.63 – $3.20 | 24.8% | +18.0% | |
| One-time purchase | 175 | $0.72 – $1.60 | 24.8% | +18.0% | |
| One-time purchase | 175 | $0.72 – $1.60 | 24.8% | +18.0% |
Description
Ear Assist turns your iPhone or iPad and a pair of headphones into a sound amplifier. It picks up sound through the microphone and plays it louder in your ears, so you can follow the lecture from the back row, keep the TV at a volume that suits you, or catch the conversation at a busy table.
LOUDER WHEN YOU NEED IT
Volume control plus Boost: add +6, +12 or +18 dB with headphones
Boost is switched off on the loudspeaker, where it would cause a feedback howl, and limited on the earpiece
The Boost button always shows the gain that is actually applied
TWO WAYS TO LISTEN
Natural: the sound as the microphone picks it up. Best for music, birdsong and the atmosphere of a room
Speech: uses Apple's voice processing to reduce background noise and echo. Best for conversation, meetings, lectures and TV
SHAPE THE SOUND
Five-band equaliser from 60 Hz to 14 kHz
Lift the upper bands to bring voices forward, or cut low rumble
Save settings for different places and load them again later
YOUR HEADPHONES, YOUR MICROPHONE
Works with wired headphones, AirPods and other Bluetooth headphones
With Bluetooth headphones, Ear Assist uses your iPhone's microphone and keeps full stereo sound, unless you choose the headset microphone
On iOS 26, choose your microphone from the system input menu. Your choice is remembered
RECORD LECTURES AND TALKS
Record what you are listening to, saved on your device as M4A files
Recording starts only when you tap Record, and stops when you tap Stop
Please ask permission before recording other people
ABOUT DELAY
Listening live through headphones always involves a short delay between the microphone and your ears. It is shortest with wired headphones. Bluetooth headphones add more, and if you can also hear the sound directly you may notice a slight echo. Where delay matters, use wired headphones.
GOOD FOR
Lectures, talks and the back of a hall
Meetings and busy restaurants
TV at your own volume without disturbing others
Theatre, places of worship and events from far seats
Birdwatching and nature recording
PRIVACY
Audio is processed on your device. Ear Assist does not upload what it picks up or what you record. The free version shows ads, and the app uses analytics and crash reporting; the App Privacy section on this page lists what those services collect.
PURCHASES
Ear Assist is free with ads. Optional in-app purchases unlock recording and remove ads.
IMPORTANT
Ear Assist is an entertainment and convenience utility for listening through headphones. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any condition, and it is no substitute for professional advice or care. If you have any concerns about your ears, speak to a healthcare provider.
Headphones recommended; Boost requires them. Microphone access required. Requires iOS 14 or later.
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