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Apps That Help You Hear Speech in Noise

Last checked November 10, 2026. Next full check February 2027.

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These apps use your phone's microphone and your headphones. They try to lift speech above background noise.

They do not replace a hearing evaluation or hearing aids. They can help while you decide what to do next.

The apps

  • Sound Amplifier (Google)

    Google LLC

    Uses your Android phone and headphones to make speech easier to hear.

    No costAndroid

  • HeardThat

    Singular Hearing

    Uses software to separate speech from background noise and sends it to your headphones or hearing aids.

    No-cost tier and paid plansiPhone, Android

How to choose

  • Use headphones you like to wear. Comfort matters.
  • Test the app in a place where you struggle, such as a restaurant.
  • Expect a small delay with Bluetooth headphones. The makers say so.

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.

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Questions to bring to your visit

Write these on your phone or print this page. Bring them to your hearing evaluation.

  • Does my hearing loss make noise harder than quiet?
  • Can my hearing aid programs do the same job as this app?
  • Which earbuds or headphones should I pair with this app?

Common questions

Can an app help me hear in a noisy restaurant?
Some apps use your phone microphone and your earbuds to bring speech closer. They help some people in some places. They do not replace hearing aids that a professional fits.
Do these apps work with hearing aids?
Some do and some do not. Each app page lists what it needs. Ask your audiologist before you pair anything.
Why is noise so hard with hearing loss?
Hearing loss often blurs speech more when other sounds are present. A hearing evaluation can show how much noise affects you.

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