Hear Boost: Recording Ear Aid Reviews

by Spatton4

Installed HearBoost, paid to upgrade, and started recording. I stopped the recording to move to a different area because it was “boosting” the sound of anything but my breathing. Smh When I went to record it told me I couldn’t record for 5 minutes!! Seriously. I pay to upgrade and I have to wait five minutes in between recordings!?? Absolutely ridiculous and useless. I should dispute the charge because I feel like I got nothing for what I paid for.

by Batman2287

So, I wish I could give an accurate review. That is impossible. There are so many features that can’t even be tried out before you pay $4.99 or $3.99. I wouldn’t pay anything like that without testing the features first to see if it’s worth it. I like the recording feature though. I went to test the listening and recording again from out of the room and couldn’t. It wanted me to wait for 5 minutes to listen again!
So, here’s my review………….
The features seem like they would be cool, but I have no idea how well HearBoost works. 😊

by Amber_Lynn_James

I have downloaded numerous sound enhancers and this has by far been my favorite. What little audio I do kno has been self taught, so some of the apps are over my head or more than I’m looking to spend on something I’ll only use in my spare time. I’m satisfied w/ what HearBoost offers after paying for the upgrade. My problem is the CONSTANT CRASHING! I’ve installed-deleted-reinstalled-restored purchases at least a dozen times!!!! If I completely get out of HearBoost I’m unable to reopen w/out doing it all over again! I’ve dealt w/ this extremely irritating issue since my first time closing HearBoost . I have little downtime, so wasting precious mins repeating this process is inconvenient to say the least not to mention having to write such a negative review! I really hope to give HearBoost the 5 stars it deserves!

by PLM-DE

I wear hearing aids a well, but one broke, and I was hoping maybe an app could compensate. But the sound is delayed. That basically makes it impossible for me to use as a hearing aid. Not even convinced to purchase the other features as they just seem to be for fun. I still gave 3 stars because maybe it’s a good app for other purposes like secretly recording conversations in another room, but that’s not what I was after. I need real time sound. I’m just purchasing some cheap hearing aids until I can afford to get my digital one repaired.

by Yuoygouigljblib

The amplification is very impressive and it does help me hear audio books and podcasts when their volume is too low for my somewhat compromised hearing. I use on my iPhone with Bluetooth ear phones, hearing aids and bone conduction headset. The main issue with this use is the microphone is also amplified, not just the audio book and podcast. I am guessing I am not using HearBoost as designed but if there was a microphone mute option I would probably give it 5 stars.
The amplification of the microphone input is biased to high tones and does not provide a clear and easy to understand hearing environment.

My suggestion for a hearing aid related app is a bridge between hearing aids with native iPhone connectivity to TV’s and other Bluetooth enabled audio sources. Typically this requires hearing aid specific transmitters and receivers with ~$300 price tags. Possibly HearBoost could provide this advanced function as a premium?

by GR Michael

It works how I want it to, but it’s incredibly frustrating that I need to wait 5 minutes between uses, why make us pay for the ability to use a free app, it’s a jerk move and seems like you’re desperate for money, I understand the in app purchase for other features, but an in app purchase that lets you use the MAIN FEATURE is a problem

by Thunder Boom

it's a great app, it's better than your spy, and your spy was a super listener let me tell you, but HearBoost is even better, but you're probably wondering, I get to the point, why did you read it three stars and why did you say great but? I said this because, I do not want to have to use the microphone on my Bluetooth headset, it is not very good, I would like an option to use the microphone on my phone even though I have a Bluetooth headset connected, I can do that with your spy, also, I do not like that you have to wait before you can listen again, or Pay the price for an upgrade.

by Mark 11345679964433

HearBoost may work for some people but it’s not working for me #1 no option to switch from headset microphone to phones microphone. #2 when you start the listening feature whatever you do don’t turn it off because it locks you out from using for 5 min witch is an ad for upgrading witch I already have done and waisted my money on. And caused me to lose lots of listening info when recording. Seems that the developer will give a response fast but nothing on my end is set wrong. I understand if there is no microphone option to switch to phones mic. Wish it had that option. As goes for the 5 min upgrade lockout I would have thought it would have gone away after I purchased the upgrades but it did not.

by Northbrook Book Club

I wear hearing aids, completely in the canal.
Hear boost is not a substitute for a good quality hearing aid adjusted by an audiologists, but with the equalizer the Hear Boost app is great to have when you don’t have your hearing aids in. Can be used in conversation or listening to the television or radio.
Can’t beat the upgrade and equalizer for the price!
Thank you!

by Justaguynameddan

The reason I rated this five stars is because as a person who has difficulty hearing upper range sounds I could not hear the birds singing in the morning. If I listen real carefully I can barely hear them on my own but most of the time I can not hear them. I’m living in Arizona at the moment and every morning the The birds are singing back-and-forth to each other.

With the voice filter on I’m able to silence much of the background noise and I can clearly hear the birds singing. It’s amazing. I decided to test it on whispering which I cannot hear whispers. I hear a person whispering but it all mushes together. However with HearBoost I clearly can hear the softest whisper and it’s just as amazing.

I’ve already purchased unlimited use and I’m thinking about purchasing the equalizer also. I don’t understand the benefit of the different rooms so I think I won’t buy that since the way it is right now seems to be working for me very well. Thanks for a great product.

by Unknown Pheno

Hey I really like HearBoost but I want you guys to upgrade the static and mic use. I love both of them and would like for the static to work on calls without me having to put the ear thing by the mic. I also want to know if you guys could make the mic a little louder?

by Kevlarnemo

I’ve tried just about all of these hearing aid apps and this is bye far the easiest to use and the simplest to use especially if you are elderly thank you so much my mother really enjoys this one and best of all it’s free to use

by Bus RYDA

Most of the bad reviews are complaints from people who:

Think the best things in life should be free.
(Seriously, for this powerful app $12USD is definitely worth it)

Have no patience to honor HearBoost as they are too lazy do trial & error and play with the different values.

I have no audio equalizer experience and it was confusing at first. But after sitting there fine tuning to sounds in and out - it’s astonishing of how well you can tune incoming vibrations of sound coming from far away.

Must used wired headphones. Now if you connect phone via Bluetooth to another device to a speaker and then plug in headphones to that.. that works too.

ANY Bluetooth device (regardless if it’s high end or not… will have latency issues with any specific app, console game , whatever. That’s BLUETOOTH. So don’t blame HearBoost .

Be wise, use patience and $12 for the full range of HearBoost I believe is a steal.

Or you can go online and find your own listening device for $30 and it doesn’t come with a recorder, and it’s not as discreet as simply holding your iPhone.

Support HearBoost and developers. The completely free version worked well, and I wanted it all. The spaces are a cool edition and can really, really help deafen unwanted background noise while listening.

by Alexander Lezhen New York

Excellent app. I developed significant hearing loss. My hearing aids not strong enough to pick up conversation. With HearBoost, and wired in headphones with mic, I can hear people speaking without any delays. Plus I also purchased equalizer functions, which enables me to control pitch. Great job to developers.
Alexander Lezhen
New York City

by Ipodlovergirl

I absolutely love HearBoost! You can adjust everything: the volume, tone, voice filter. It runs in the background as well. You just push the “start listening “ button and it stays on until you push it again to turn it off. Great job and kudos to the developers!

by Woodpile_8

I can hear throughout the building like Superman can see through walls and with my Powerbeats head phones it’s a 3D sound. It took me a second to realize it was using the mic on my headphones. Don’t turn up the volume on headphones while in listening mode trust me.... HearBoost requires a great deal of responsibility from the user. Be careful with this power.

by Kelseykmason

I’ve been using it for a few months and everything has been dandy, except I just updated my iPhone system, I believe it’s iOS 14.4 and now it won’t open. I’ve turned my phone on and off, deleted and reinstalled HearBoost multiple times and still stuck.., any help please!

by Julieburbs83177

Made the noises at a distance way louder than I expected, but the noises were off-beat and distorted, but you could definitely tell there was something or someone at a distance making noises. So I do recommend as a great app to play with or if u think someone is watching u but don’t want them to see you listening. It’s fun to hide your phone near them and use your Bluetooth to listen and have fun with!

by Dogska

I have hearing loss due to a LOT of music performances and ear splitting recording sessions. The “SPACES” feature is really fun putting you in different spacial relationships with sound sources. And you can really crank the decibel level too but be careful of sudden loud sounds that could blow your mind! I think it’s a great app and am looking forward to trying it in speech making and even musical settings. Thanks so much.
Danny M

by Dude Ghis Kd Lsyhetic

Not to get into too muxh detail but I faced a technical Difficulty with part of the paid version of HearBoost . When I encountered this difficulty I emailed them to see what could be done about it. Their responses were prompt, courteous and got the situation solved fantastically. It’s a hold app especially for someone like me, a musician that’s slowly integrating into production which the EQ balance although very simple has been fantastic for introduction and getting
My feet wet. As the title states although HearBoost is very useful I don’t ever rate apps let alone write a what I consider lengthy review but after the fantastic support shown this is the least I can do. Highly recommend HearBoost

by It's Better You Don't Ask

I’m sure it works great for somebody who might be hard of hearing but the fact that you can’t dislocate the microphone (I could not really find. not necessarily can’t) from the headset really hinders the ability to find something quiet like a leak in a canvas air mattress