# MindEar | Tinnitus Relief

> Ringing in your ears? Use virtual therapy to manage tinnitus for sleep relief

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mindear.tinnitus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mindear.tinnitus)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.mindear.tinnitus`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MindEar
- **Category:** MEDICAL
- **Downloads:** 39,860
- **Rating:** 3.66 / 5 (237 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.36
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-10
- **First published:** 2023-09-05
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 141 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mindear.tinnitus)
- **Website:** [https://mindear.com](https://mindear.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://app.termly.io/document/privacy-policy/1ca195af-e743-4e0a-a577-3e254301eb65](https://app.termly.io/document/privacy-policy/1ca195af-e743-4e0a-a577-3e254301eb65)

## Description

MindEar Tinnitus App delivers evidence-informed self-help tools to manage tinnitus, including Sound Therapy and CBT exercises. Developed with input from audiologists, psychologists, and researchers, MindEar provides guidance for anxiety, stress, and sleep difficulties, plus an AI-powered chatbot for 24/7 support, an in-app hearing evaluation, and a free 15-minute consultation with a tinnitus expert.

MindEar combines education, CBT-based activities, sound therapy, sleep therapy, and mindfulness with a progression system that rewards consistent use. It features a customizable Sound Therapy library, a podcast series, guided meditations, and journaling to track progress, helping users learn about tinnitus and practice practical strategies at their own pace.

## Rankings

- #329,400 — Overall
- #54 — Medical (Gross)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `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.mindear.tinnitus.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate MindEar for its CBT-based exercises, relaxation techniques, educational content, and supportive community feel that make tinnitus more manageable. However, multiple reviews mention technical problems like glitches, repeated logins, and confusing navigation. Sound controls and podcast features are also problematic for some. Costly premium features behind paywalls frustrate users seeking free support. While some find relief and comfort, others feel the app could improve accessibility, usability, and reduce repetition to better support tinnitus sufferers.

### Pros

- Provides practical CBT-based exercises and relaxation techniques that some users find helpful for managing tinnitus.
- Offers informative content about tinnitus that users find educational and supportive.
- Includes soothing audio soundscapes that aid in sleep and tinnitus masking.
- The app creates a sense of community and support, helping users feel less alone with their condition.

### Cons

- App has technical issues such as frequent glitches, need to re-login repeatedly, and buggy podcast playback.
- Sound volume controls are unintuitive or malfunction, causing frustration.
- Some users find the app navigation confusing or reset progress unexpectedly.
- The premium content is behind a costly paywall, leading to disappointment among users who cannot access key features in the free version.
- Certain features are repetitive or slow-paced, limiting customization and user control, such as inability to speed up podcasts or skip known exercises.

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