Browse apps for hearing loss

Compare hearing aid apps, live captions, tinnitus tools and more. Filter by phone, features and cost, then check each app’s requirements.

39 apps & tools

Google Live Transcribe

Google · Android

Displays speech as text during in-person conversations.

Google Live Transcribe — publisher Google Play screenshot

Free

Requires an Android phone. Offline languages must be downloaded first and depend on your device.

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Live Transcribe by Mighty Fine Apps

Mighty Fine Apps · iPhone & iPad

Accessibility-oriented live captions, with several transcription modes.

Live Transcribe by Mighty Fine Apps — publisher App Store screenshot

Paid app. Offline captions are unlimited; Best mode hours depend on your plan.

Requires an iPhone or iPad.

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NALscribe

National Acoustic Laboratories · iPhone & iPad

Live captions with adjustable text, saving, sharing and privacy screen-clearing options.

NALscribe — publisher App Store screenshot

Free

Requires an iPhone, iPad or Apple silicon Mac. Offline mode needs iOS 13 or later and a downloaded language.

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Ava

Ava · Android & iPhone & Mac & Browser & Windows

Live captions for conversations and computer audio, with optional human assistance.

Ava — publisher App Store screenshot
  • iPhone / iPadCheck availability for your setup
  • Browser / Mac / Windows

Free for sessions up to 40 minutes. Paid plans are available.

Works on phone, desktop and web.

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Apple Live Captions

Apple · iPhone & iPad & Mac · Built-in tool

Built-in captions for device audio and speech picked up by a microphone.

Apple Live Captions — frame at 00:07 in the official 2022 demonstration
  • Mac
  • iPhone

Free. Built into Apple devices.

Requires iPhone 11 or later, or another supported Apple device, in a supported language and region.

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Speaksee

Speaksee · Android & iPhone & Browser

Shows captions from a dedicated microphone kit, with speaker-specific microphones.

Speaksee — publisher App Store screenshot
  • iPhone / iPad / Android

Requires the Speaksee Microphone Kit.

Pair the kit with the mobile app first. Web viewing works after pairing.

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InnoCaption

InnoCaption · Android & iPhone & Browser

Captioned telephone calls with AI and live-stenographer modes.

InnoCaption — publisher App Store screenshot
  • iPhone / Android

No cost for eligible US residents.

Requires a US mobile number, home address and identity check. Human captioning is English only.

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Rylo

Rylo · Android & iPhone

Formerly Nagish

Captioned calling and a separate live-transcription function for in-person speech.

Rylo — publisher App Store screenshot

No cost if you qualify.

Calling requires registration and an internet connection. In-person captions work separately from calls.

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Sorenson ntouch

Sorenson · Android & iPhone

Video Relay Service for sign-language communication through an interpreter.

Sorenson ntouch — publisher App Store screenshot

No cost if you qualify.

Requires a registered Sorenson VRS account. Calls go through a sign language interpreter.

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Zoom captions

Zoom

Built-in automated, manual or third-party captions within Zoom meetings.

Zoom captions — publisher Google Play screenshot

Included with Zoom when the host or account admin turns captions on.

Requires a supported Zoom app. Translation has additional requirements.

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Microsoft Teams captions

Microsoft

Live meeting captions, including display customization.

Microsoft Teams captions — publisher Google Play screenshot

Included with Teams if your organization allows captions. Translation needs Teams Premium or Copilot.

Requires a supported Teams app.

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Google Meet captions

Google

Live captions inside a Google Meet meeting.

Google Meet captions — publisher Google Play screenshot

Captions are free in Google Meet. Translated captions need a paid Google plan.

Each participant turns captions on in their own Meet window.

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Phrase

Developer not verified · iPhone & iPad & Mac & Apple Watch

Records or imports audio, then generates a transcript and summary after recording stops.

Phrase — publisher iPhone note screenshot
  • iPhone / iPad / Mac
  • iPhone / iPad / Mac
  • iPhone / iPad / Mac

One free transcription and up to 100 notes. Pro adds more transcriptions, AI features and iCloud sync.

Requires iOS, iPadOS or macOS 26 or later. Transcripts appear after recording stops.

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Otter

Otter.ai · Android & iPhone & Browser

Live transcription, saved recordings, searchable transcripts and summaries.

Otter — publisher App Store screenshot

Free for 300 minutes a month, up to 30 minutes per conversation. Paid plans are available.

Requires an Otter account and an internet connection.

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Apple Notes audio transcription

Apple · iPhone · Built-in tool

Records audio inside a note and provides an attached transcript.

Apple Notes — publisher recording and transcript screenshot

Free. Built into Apple Notes.

Requires iPhone 12 or later and a supported language. Summaries need Apple Intelligence.

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Google Recorder

Google · Android · Built-in tool

Records and transcribes audio, with recording and transcript-management tools.

Google Recorder — publisher Google Play screenshot

Free. Built into Pixel devices.

Requires a supported Google Pixel phone or Pixel Tablet. Speaker labels and summaries depend on the model.

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Google Sound Amplifier

Google · Android

Processes surrounding speech or device audio for listening through headphones.

Google Sound Amplifier — publisher Google Play screenshot

Free

Requires an Android phone and wired or Bluetooth headphones.

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HeardThat

Developer not verified · Android & iPhone

Uses phone microphone audio and speech enhancement to reduce background noise.

HeardThat — publisher App Store screenshot

Free for 30 minutes a week after a 30-day trial. A subscription removes the limit.

Requires earbuds, headphones or hearing aids that can play audio from your phone.

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Apple Live Listen

Apple · iPhone & iPad · Built-in tool

Uses a phone or tablet microphone as a remote microphone for compatible ear-worn devices.

Live Listen — adding the control on iOS 26

Free. Built into iPhone and iPad.

Requires iOS/iPadOS 14.3 or later with supported AirPods or Beats, or Made for iPhone hearing aids.

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ListenWIFI

Listen Technologies · Android & iPhone

Receives venue audio over a compatible local Wi-Fi assistive-listening system.

ListenWIFI — publisher App Store screenshot

Works only at venues equipped with ListenWIFI.

Connect to the venue’s Wi-Fi. Bluetooth adds a delay, so it is not recommended where lip sync matters.

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Sennheiser MobileConnect

Sennheiser · Android & iPhone

Streams compatible venue audio over Wi-Fi to a phone and connected listening devices.

Sennheiser MobileConnect — publisher App Store screenshot

Works only at venues equipped with MobileConnect.

Connect to the venue’s Wi-Fi and listen through headphones, a neckloop or compatible hearing aids.

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Oto

Developer not verified · Android & iPhone

Tinnitus sound tools and self-guided coping content, including CBT-based material.

Oto — publisher App Store screenshot

Included with a participating clinic’s care plan. The clinic sets the cost.

For adults in a tinnitus care program with a participating provider.

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MindEar

MindEar · Android & iPhone

Tinnitus support combining sound tools, CBT exercises and relaxation content.

MindEar — publisher App Store screenshot
  • Android
  • Android
  • Android

Free download with in-app purchases.

Check current pricing in your app store.

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Mimi Hearing Test

Mimi Hearing Technologies · iPhone

Hearing screening with results tracking and Apple Health integration.

Mimi Hearing Test — publisher App Store screenshot

Free

iPhone only. Requires supported headphones and a quiet space.

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hearWHO

World Health Organization · Android & iPhone

Hearing check based on digits-in-noise screening.

hearWHO — publisher App Store screenshot

Free

Requires headphones and a quiet space. For ages 12 and up. Gives a screening score, not a diagnostic audiogram.

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Apple Hearing Test

Apple · iPhone & iPad · Built-in tool

Frequency-specific hearing test integrated with supported AirPods Pro.

Apple Hearing Test — hearing-test results in the publisher guide

Included with AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3.

Requires an iPhone or iPad on iOS/iPadOS 18 or later. For ages 18 and up, in approved regions only. See 2 models & families

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NIOSH Sound Level Meter

NIOSH · iPhone

Measures sound levels and noise-exposure metrics.

NIOSH Sound Level Meter — publisher App Store screenshot

Free

iPhone only. Accuracy depends on the microphone; the most accurate setup uses a calibrated external microphone.

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SoundPrint

SoundPrint · Android & iPhone

Finds venues by sound level and collects community sound measurements.

SoundPrint — publisher App Store screenshot

Free

Venue search works on iPhone and Android. The decibel meter needs an iPhone or a supported Samsung Galaxy S phone.

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Lace Pro

Neurotone · Android & iPhone & Browser

Structured listening practice, including speech-in-noise and comprehension exercises.

Lace Pro — publisher Google Play screenshot
  • Android

Available through a hearing care professional, who sets up your account.

Requires iOS/iPadOS 18 or later, Android 12 or later, or a desktop browser.

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WordSuccess

Advanced Bionics · Android & iPhone

Word-discrimination practice in quiet and noise for hearing-device users.

WordSuccess — publisher App Store screenshot
  • iPhone

Free

Designed for adults who use hearing aids or cochlear implants.

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Apple Sound Recognition

Apple · iPhone & iPad · Built-in tool

Recognizes selected environmental sounds and presents notifications.

Apple Sound Recognition — publisher illustration from 2022
  • Apple Watch / iPhone

Free. Built into iPhone and iPad.

Requires a supported iPhone or iPad. It can miss sounds, so don’t rely on it as an alarm.

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Android Sound Notifications

Google · Android · Built-in tool

Provides visual or vibration notifications for selected environmental sounds.

Android Sound Notifications — publisher Google Play screenshot

Free. Built into Android.

Requires a supported Android phone with microphone access. Can affect battery life.

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SignSchool

SignSchool · Android & iPhone & Browser

ASL learning, dictionary search and practice activities.

SignSchool — publisher App Store screenshot
  • Browser
  • Browser
  • Browser

Free

An American Sign Language (ASL) dictionary with practice tools.

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NZSL Online

Developer not verified · Browser

Online New Zealand Sign Language dictionary.

NZSL Online — public dictionary search interface

Free

Works in a web browser. A New Zealand Sign Language dictionary, not a course.

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