Mimi Hearing Test Reviews

I did the test twice out of curiosity. I have known hearing loss and tinnitus, a unfortunate family inheritance, and have been wearing hearing aids full time for about 12 years. I did one test with on the ear headphones, another with wired Apple earbuds. Not exactly the same, but the outcome was the same and consistent enough with results of professional hearing tests that I can recommend MimiHearingTest for screening purposes. Since unaided hearing loss is a factor in some many areas, including social isolation, loss of the ability to distinguish words, and even dementia, I recommend that anyone suspecting hearing loss follow up. Addressing the problem is far better than suffering and the level of daily energy it takes to function when you do not hear well. Modern hearing aids are marvels of technology and improve all the time. My only issue was understanding the very clear instructions on “the button”, holding while hearing a sound and releasing when it stops, and the portrait only orientation on the ipad. My phone does not have a 3.5 connector, so had to use the ipad. Linking to Apple Health had to be done on the phone, and required an account with Mimi, but eventually I was able to link it, and see the results in Health.

I wanted to have my audiogram data input into my Health app so I downloaded this test. I used Samsung Galaxy Buds to conduct the hearing test even though it is not one of the calibrated earbuds, as I do not have AirPods. I had to go into my settings > Accessibility > Audio/Visual and toggle Balance to completely Left or completely Right depending on which ear was being tested, otherwise I’d hear it in both earbuds no matter which ear was being tested.

I compared the results to my professional audiogram I had done recently, and the results are quite similar considering this is a mobile app hearing test that took 5 minutes.

HOWEVER, MimiHearingTest concluded that I had no hearing loss, even though my right ear rated at 3 dBHL and is known to have severe hearing loss according to the audiogram I had done at the doctor’s. I’m not sure what criteria Mimi is using here, but I consider myself to have hearing loss even though my left ear hears “normally.” I’m surprised at how accurate a mobile app can be, but I am confused at the conclusions the test presents for those of us with unilateral hearing loss.

I have moderate to severe hearing loss depending on the frequency (from 30dB HL to 80dB HL) and I downloaded Mimi in the hopes that I could take the hearing test and use the audiogram results in the Health app. (I was also curious to see how closely it would match my audiogram).

Unfortunately, there were a few times when the hearing test stopped entirely because it thought I was “inactive” (i.e., not responding to the sounds by holding the button). In fact, i could not hear the sound at all. Pressing the “tap for help” button only provides options to skip that ear or restart the test. Can there be an option that says “I don’t hear anything”? This would allow a user to explicitly confirm that their loss is greater than the volume the frequency is being played at.

My test results were so incomplete that the “results” screen basically only plotted two or three dots for each ear, and was unable to calculate an average hearing loss.

I’m an audiologist with a PhD and background in computer programming and headphone calibration. I just took the Mimi hearing test (PTT version) with my Apple AirPod Pro headphones (verified good seal with the seal test) while I sat in my clinic’s sound proof booth- the Mimi PTT was identical to my last diagnostic audiogram (i.e., to the decibel, across each frequency in each ear). I am SO impressed with how well the Mimi team built MimiHearingTest! If you use MimiHearingTest and it suggests you have any hearing loss - believe it, and take the next step and go see an audiologist to get the full battery of tests done (this Mimi test represents the first of about 5 tests done in a standard audiometric test battery). I wish all my patients took a Mimi test first before coming to see me!

My right ear does not hear well at all. While testing it, MimiHearingTest repeatedly told me that because I hadn’t heard anything for ten seconds I should restart. I ignored it and continued but this happened three times so I couldn’t help but feel a bit punished for my bad hearing.

Mini identified that ear at 33% hearing capacity and my other ear at 90%. Their final overall verdict was that I have no hearing loss whatsoever (the best category!) despite the fact that the descriptions put me at moderate hearing loss, the second worst category. I don’t understand how I can be at 1/3 of my hearing in an ear and still qualify as no hearing loss and there seems to be no information in MimiHearingTest on why this would be other than that they use WHO standards.

Let me assure you that having one good ear doesn’t always mean I can easily hear everything. The left side of my head does not point everywhere at once.

I downloaded MimiHearingTest due to concerns about my hearing. I’m a 31 year old who’s always asking people to repeat themselves and use captions. I had a hearing test done years ago, and they stated that my hearing for high pitch wasn’t well, but doctors don’t do anything about that.
Now being 2021, I was a little hesitant about an app being able to give advice about hearing. It came to my surprise when it stated I should get professional help for my hearing. The numbers on MimiHearingTest wasn’t off. And come to find out I have severe hearing test and was prescribed hearing aids. MimiHearingTest was literally an open and use app. However, you should do it when it’s quiet, and you aren’t in moving motion.

Whoever made MimiHearingTest, thank you.

But I can’t use it. When AirPods Pro were connected and at the specified 50% volume, MimiHearingTest didn’t believe it and wouldn’t let me move on til I adjusted the (already correct) volume. I switched to EarPods, which fit me horribly, and was able to test 1 ear 3 times. Got to the end of the 3 minute test for right ear and MimiHearingTest crashed all three times. App was just downloaded. Software is up to date. I even closed out all my apps and restarted my phone, but MimiHearingTest did not work as expected for me. I really wanted to know my hearing status, but I guess I won’t learn it from Mimi.

Updated: thanks for adding support for AirPods Pro! I’m more aware of how well I can hear now, thanks to Mimi.

I’ve been having some problems hearing so out of pure curiosity I decided to see if an app out there could tell me anything. Based on the reviews I decided to give it a try, full knowing nothing replaces a Dr. After going through the test it showed a mild hearing loss. I ended up getting referred to an audiologist her results were identical, in the more detailed aspect I now need to see an ENT for possible surgery. Fluid can’t be seen behind my ears but the detailed testing shows flat for the pressure. So glad MimiHearingTest isn’t a gimmick it’s a handy app to track your hearing. Job well done!

I don’t like the new version. Here’s some suggestions:
1 - slow down . My reaction time is too slow. By the time I hear the sound and press or release the button, the level has changed significantly
2- Only display the inactivity dialog once. My left ear is bad, so I’ll couldn’t detect much. The dang dialog box keep popping up and it takes several taps to resume the test. Then it aborted; sorry but I couldn’t hear the tone. Let me try to finish.
3 -provide a bit more info about the test as it’s progressing, like 2K, 5K, white noise, etc. That way the user at least knows what to expect. It helps those of us with Tinnitus to differentiate between test sounds and the ringing in our ears.
4 - a notice to make sure mono audio is turned off. I didn’t figured it out until my left ear was playing and I heard it in my right ear.

Tried a Bluetooth earbud pair, Apple tuned wired earbuds, Sony WH-1000XM2 Bluetooth over the ear headphones for three separate hearing tests. Results aligned with professional audiology tests and also proved that I can hear better with over the ear headphones! Testing must be done in a very very quiet room - I have a professional home studio so it was dead quiet in it when I did my tests.

It does not allow hearing tests with Bluetooth hearing aids to see how much improvement do they deliver - something that my audiologist did test and show me. Having this capability would be awesome and allow self testing as well as figuring when to replace the filters and buds on a hearing aid.

Another area of potential improvement is in associating hearing diagnoses with the slight, mild, severe hearing loss categories for educational use. Allowing selection of known diagnosis and providing details for education would be extremely beneficial too.

Hearing aids and testing are two areas of a lot of scams going on, and allowing hearing aid profile adjustment with cloud based services for Oticon and other vendors would help reduce the medical spending as well.

MimiHearingTest was unable to give accurate test results as promised. During the test, if you don’t respond because you don’t hear certain sounds, MimiHearingTest keeps producing error messages saying you appear to be idle. Excuse me, this is a hearing test and if I can’t hear a tone, I can’t respond. That’s the whole point of a hearing test. 🤦‍♀️ I tried following the link in MimiHearingTest to the frequently asked questions page, but my security app warned me the site it tries to load is a known dangerous website and advised me not to use it. I listened and I’m deleting MimiHearingTest . I cannot recommend MimiHearingTest as it failed to do what it was designed to do. Furthermore, it leads the user to a dangerous website that is a known security risk! Apple should not be carrying MimiHearingTest and I intend to inform them.

I was so happy to try MimiHearingTest! I start it up and pass the background noise check, and the “headphone volume at 50%” check. The test page appears and counts down. Before it actually starts it brings me back to the page telling me to adjust the volume. Not only has it not been altered since the first time MimiHearingTest checked it, but even the new volume check page shows the volume is as 50%. But no matter what I do (adjust the volume up or down, and then bring it back to 50%. Restarting MimiHearingTest , or turning my AirPod Pros off and on) I can not pass that page. I clicked MimiHearingTest support link in MimiHearingTest Store, but it directs you to a site that no longer is valid. If I can get it to work I will change my rating, but for now it’s useless to me.

Initially installed MimiHearingTest and was able to take a full test. Had picked up some new headphones and wanted to try those for a comparison, and received an error message (review title). Also would not display the original results any longer. The testing revealed some changes, which I applied to some noticeable effect in the eq settings and audio playback (things did seem clearer than no eq), but now those settings don’t apply any longer either.
My impression is of a smaller company overwhelmed by the steady updates of devices and accessories and unable to maintain. I’m hopeful someone will be able to pick up on this idea and be able to keep up.

I have been curious if I was losing my hearing, so I was thrilled to see there was a highly rated free app that could test it right in the comforts of my own home! MimiHearingTest confirmed what I truly believed; that I wasn’t hearing 100% as I had in my younger days, but it wasn’t as bad as I was working it up in my head! I will still go get my hearing checked by a professional, but now I’m not afraid of what they may say! Thank you for developing MimiHearingTest and providing it to us for free!

I haven’t had a hearing test by an audiologist to compare the results but the results match my subjective experiences about my hearing. The only issue is MimiHearingTest will present your hearing as “normal” even if you have loss for some frequencies as long as your overall average is ‘normal’. While it’s better to be cautious, average across all frequencies doesn’t present the data well. It would be better to summarize by frequency and encourage people to get their hearing professionally tested if there is indication of possible loss.

As an otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat) scribe I am aware of how hearing loss can negatively impact health and, at 53 years of age, was hoping to find a simple screening tool to screen and track my hearing ability. I like that it also connects with Apple’s Health app. Nothing replaces being tested by a Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.), but MimiHearingTest provides an excellent screening of heating ability, and it is completely free at this point in time. If you have sudden learning loss in one or both ears, though, seek medical soon, since this can sometimes be reversed.

Excellent test experience, though perhaps a little fast. Great result visualizations. Great support for common equipment (thank you for supporting AirPods!)

As the patient, I’ve always thought audiologists tests had too much room for patient error. The triggers always seem a little prone to reaction time issues. This let me take the test multiple times and get me reflexes times consistently so the results match my hearing - not some combination of my hearing and my reflexes.

Very happy with MimiHearingTest. Recommending to all my friends.

This apps does what it’s supposed to do and works well; easy to use. One recommendation to app creators: MimiHearingTest would be best if it had the ability to add a guest user. Current version allows user to enter their info (year of birth) and doesn’t give option to change this. I allowed another user to use MimiHearingTest and it compared him to the average for my year of birth instead of his (he is 15 years older). Second recommendation is to allow the user to select from different brands of headphones (a drop down list).

This was an easy, quick and effective app/test to rate my hearing. For so long I’ve dealt with the “huh?”, “what?” and “say that again?”’s and ive known it’s a problem that needs to be addressed but it’s so easy to just make a joke that “it’s a blonde day so my hearings extra bad!”. Well, I now have enough of a push to seriously address it; I’m calling tmrw to start the process of getting my hearing loss issue taken care of.

I have moderate hearing loss in both ears. I’m currently seeing an ENT for a fluid issue in my right ear. As a result, I’ve had multiple hearing tests. MimiHearingTest is VERY close to my tests, and it’s free. It will allow me to monitor my hearing between appointments which is awesome! Hearing health is very important. Download and try MimiHearingTest ! Get people who don’t think their hearing loss is bad to try it! I just wish it was around years ago when I got hearing aids. It would have saved me a lot of headache!

Super easy to use! It’s awesome having this tool on hands to check my hearing quickly, so I can have some idea on how it is. You can compare both ears individually to see if you have any hearing loss. Also it generates an audiogram for both ears. Now my whole family can make a quickly checkup of our hearing. I know it doesn’t substitute a doctor, but you can have a good sign when you need to make a doctor appointment. I really like MimiHearingTest!

My hearing test showed 100% in my right ear and 97% in my left ear. This test showed exactly what my test at my doctors office showed. Wonderful app!!! I’m 46 years old and although I’ve had some problems with my ears in the past, I think my hearing is great for working in loud places and listening to extremely loud music. I’ve tested other hearing test apps and none compare to MimiHearingTest. Keep up the good work. Thanks for such a great app!!!

I downloaded the hearing test two or three years ago, and used it for the first time today after reading a N.Y. Times report indicating that even mild hearing loss is a risk factor for dementia. The test is pretty intuitive, despite asking for the make & model of my headphones. I don’t have a clue, so I just put “unknown” and MimiHearingTest accepted that. I don’t know how accurate the results are because I haven’t had my hearing tested since a screening in elementary school.

I knew I was having hearing issues since early 20’s. This really just confirmed that it “was not all in my head “ I have had people over the years say girl can you not hear, are you going deaf or you need to pay better attention. Now I know that I need to get to my doctors office and set up something. This has put me at ease some just taking this test. Thankful for y’all and this test.

Easy to use, checks if you are in a quiet place, then also checks back when you do not respond to make sure it was not an error. You do have to complete any questions or provide your profile like many other apps require before you can take the test. Compares both ears and let’s you know the state of both. I like it.

One result says my hearing is perfect, another says I hear worse than 71% of my peers. Huh? I have moderate hearing loss in my left ear, minor in the right. My left ear has the typical “J” graph of Meniere’s disease in the audiologist’s office, but flat line with MimiHearingTest. I guess it’s due to the fact that I don’t have Apple earbuds - but there’s a very good reason for that. Those things are frackin’ huge and don’t fit in my ears. But I would think that would skew the results to show my hearing is worse than it is, not better.

Find a very, very quiet place. MimiHearingTest will tell you whether or not it’s quiet enough. Also, it seems best to use Apples own earbuds if you have them, because MimiHearingTest is calibrated for them. For the best accuracy, take a small brush, like a toothbrush, and brush off all of the openings in the air buds (they collect wax, etc.).

So I saw MimiHearingTest recommended in the Health section of my iPhone. Downloaded it to perhaps do a hearing test, but haven’t actually done one. Today, a day later, I check out the new Off Facebook Activity tool they just announced and it shows who has been sharing info with them. Mimi Hearing Test, for some reason, is listed? I never signed up for any service, never took a test, and yet already MimiHearingTest is linked up and ready to provide what? Data on my hearing to be sold for targeted ads? Why exactly did your app opt into sharing this information with them?

I seem to have tinnitus at the D note. At a point in the test I heard a static sound in the other ear during the test. If I didn’t press the button it said I didn’t respond for 10 seconds and if I needed help or didn’t hear anything. So I did the test with pressing if the static sound came on. I’m wondering if I should not press since that’s probably a tinnitus feedback?