Mimi Hearing Test vs Hearing Test (AirPods Pro): Side-by-Side Comparison
This page puts Mimi Hearing Test and Hearing Test (AirPods Pro) side by side. It shows what each maker or store says. It does not pick a winner.
At a glance
| Feature | Mimi Hearing Test | Hearing Test (AirPods Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Mimi Hearing Technologies | Apple |
| Group | Hearing checks | Hearing checks |
| Works on | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Built into the phone | No | Yes |
| Cost | No cost to download, paid options. The App Store lists the app as free with in-app purchases. It does not say what the purchases unlock. | Built in. Part of iPhone and iPad settings. It needs AirPods Pro 2 or AirPods Pro 3. |
| Good for | People who want a first look at their hearing, and a record to show an audiologist. | AirPods Pro owners who want a first check and a result for their audiologist. |
Main differences
- Both work on iPhone, iPad.
- Mimi Hearing Test: no cost to download, paid options. Hearing Test (AirPods Pro): built in.
- Hearing Test (AirPods Pro) is built into the phone. Mimi Hearing Test is a separate app.
What each one does
Mimi Hearing Test
- Tests hearing across a range of frequencies in about 5 minutes.
- Shows results right away.
- Syncs with Apple Health, in regions that support it.
- Tracks changes over time.
- Exports results as a PDF, in some regions.
Hearing Test (AirPods Pro)
- Takes about five minutes.
- Shows one number for each ear, in decibels of hearing level.
- Gives a per-frequency chart and an audiogram from 250 Hz to 8 kHz.
- Stores the audiogram in the Health app. You can export it as a PDF.
What each one needs
Mimi Hearing Test
- An iPhone or iPad with iOS 16 or later.
- Headphones. The developer lists supported models.
- A quiet place.
Hearing Test (AirPods Pro)
- AirPods Pro 2 or AirPods Pro 3 with the latest firmware.
- An iPhone or iPad with the latest software.
- A quiet room.
- An age of 18 or older, in a region where the feature is available.
Good to know
Mimi Hearing Test
- The developer says accuracy depends on your headphones and room noise. Other headphones may give less accurate results.
- The developer says the app is not medical advice or a diagnosis. It calls the test an initial evaluation and says to seek advice from a medical professional.
Hearing Test (AirPods Pro)
- Apple groups results as little to no loss up to 25 dB HL, mild 26 to 40, moderate 41 to 60 and severe 61 to 80.
- Apple advises you to talk to a doctor if you have severe or profound hearing loss, difficulty hearing, or a sudden change in hearing.
- A phone test is a screening. An audiologist's evaluation is a full test.
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.
More comparisons
Read more on our site
- Different ways to test for hearing loss
- How do I get my hearing checked?
- What to expect at a hearing test
- How to read an audiogram
Sources
We read these pages on November 10, 2026. Prices and phone requirements change, so check the listing before you install.
- Mimi Hearing Test: Mimi Hearing Test on the App Store
- Mimi Hearing Test: Mimi: hearing test app
- Hearing Test (AirPods Pro): Apple: take a hearing test with AirPods Pro
Need help choosing?
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