Listening assistance and sound amplifier apps

Google · Android

Processes surrounding speech or device audio for listening through headphones.

Free

Requires an Android phone and wired or Bluetooth headphones.

Developer not verified · Android & iPhone

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

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.

Apple · iPhone & iPad · Built-in tool

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

Free. Built into iPhone and iPad.

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

Listen Technologies · Android & iPhone

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

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.

Sennheiser · Android & iPhone

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

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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