HeardThat vs Sound Amplifier (Google): Side-by-Side Comparison
This page puts HeardThat and Sound Amplifier (Google) side by side. It shows what each maker or store says. It does not pick a winner.
At a glance
| Feature | HeardThat | Sound Amplifier (Google) |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Singular Hearing | Google LLC |
| Group | Hear speech better | Hear speech better |
| Works on | iPhone, Android | Android |
| Built into the phone | No | No |
| Cost | No-cost tier and paid plans. The App Store says it is free to try for 30 days. After that you get 30 minutes a week at no cost, or you subscribe for unlimited use. The App Store lists $9.99 a month and $99.99 a year. | No cost. The Google Play listing shows no price. |
| Good for | People who want to try speech-in-noise software with the headphones they own. | Android users who want to try a phone tool in noisy rooms. |
Main differences
- HeardThat works on iPhone, Android. Sound Amplifier (Google) works on Android.
- HeardThat: no-cost tier and paid plans. Sound Amplifier (Google): no cost.
What each one does
HeardThat
- Separates speech from background noise with AI.
- Sends the cleaned speech to your earbuds, headphones or hearing aids.
- Saves sessions you can download.
- Lets you adjust sound with a frequency equalizer.
- Lets you set a starting equalizer from a picture of an audiogram.
Sound Amplifier (Google)
- Reduces background noise to make speech easier to pick out.
- Offers a conversation mode that focuses on a voice in noisy places, on Pixel 3 and later.
- Amplifies conversation, TV and lectures.
- Lets you adjust each ear: cut noise, or boost low, high or quiet sounds.
- Turns on from the accessibility button, a gesture or Quick Settings.
What each one needs
HeardThat
- An iPhone with iOS 15 or later, or an Android phone.
- Earbuds, headphones or hearing aids that play audio from your phone.
Sound Amplifier (Google)
- An Android phone with Android 8.1 or later.
- Wired or Bluetooth headphones.
Good to know
HeardThat
- The App Store says it works with most listening devices that can take a hands-free phone call.
- A recent update notes less delay with Bluetooth earbuds on iOS 26.2 or later.
- Prices come from the App Store listing on the checked date. They can change.
Sound Amplifier (Google)
- Google suggests Bluetooth headphones for far sources. They can add audio delay.
- It does not replace a hearing evaluation or hearing aids.
How to choose
- Check your phone first. Some apps work on one kind of phone only.
- Read the limits for each app above. Then read each full page.
- Check the cost on the store listing before you install.
- Try one app at a time. Tell your audiologist which one helps.
This guide is general information. It does not diagnose hearing loss and it does not replace a hearing evaluation. An app cannot tell you why you hear less. An audiologist can.
Read more on our site
- Noisy rooms and distance
- Hearing aids in noisy places: what a study found
- Listening aid or hearing aid?
Sources
We read these pages on November 10, 2026. Prices and phone requirements change, so check the listing before you install.
- HeardThat: HeardThat on the App Store
- HeardThat: HeardThat on Google Play
- Sound Amplifier (Google): Sound Amplifier on Google Play
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