# Listening Device – Hearing Aid

> Hearing Amplifier, Hearing aid app, Hearing test, Volume booster, Volume control

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.it4you.dectone](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.it4you.dectone)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.it4you.dectone`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Algorithm electronics
- **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS
- **Downloads:** 268,043
- **Rating:** 4.49 / 5 (2,983 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.6.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-08
- **First published:** 2018-04-09
- **Publisher country:** EE
- **Size:** 54 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.it4you.dectone)
- **Website:** [https://dectone.pro](https://dectone.pro/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://dectone.pro/site/policy](https://dectone.pro/site/policy)

## Description

Listening Device turns your phone into a powerful hearing aid by providing automatic sound adjustments, up to 30 dB boost with wired headphones, and advanced noise reduction. It offers three amplifier modes and a live listen feature that works with wired or Bluetooth headphones, plus a built-in sound test for personalized settings.

Free features include automatic adjustments, noise reduction, and multiple profiles. Premium features add remote microphone for Bluetooth, extra boost, more environment profiles, adjustable gain, and a voice recorder. This app is not a medical device and subscription options are available (weekly, monthly, annual) with auto-renew in account settings, along with the terms and privacy policy.

## Rankings

- #137,683 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.it4you.dectone.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users generally find the app effective for hearing amplification with customizable profiles and useful features, along with good Bluetooth support. However, many are frustrated with the mandatory credit card requirement upfront for the trial, limited free functionality, and issues like sound delay and voice feedback. Subscription billing problems also caused dissatisfaction. Despite these drawbacks, the app is often preferred over other hearing aid apps for its functionality.

### Pros

- Provides effective sound amplification, sometimes comparable or better than expensive hearing aids.
- Allows creation of multiple profiles for different environments and sound situations.
- Includes useful features like noise reduction, dynamic compression, and Bluetooth headset support.
- User-friendly interface compared to other hearing aid apps.
- Super Boost feature enhances sound significantly without sacrificing clarity.

### Cons

- Requires credit card information upfront to access the 'free' trial, which frustrates some users.
- Many advanced features are locked behind a paid subscription after only a short trial period.
- Sound delay issue where amplified sound is delayed about one second, causing awkward double hearing.
- Difficulty suppressing users' own voice, resulting in annoying feedback during conversations.
- Subscription and billing confusion leading to unexpected charges and refund requests.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.it4you.dectone)