# Headphone Check

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id418445917](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id418445917)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id418445917`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Citrus Apps
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (216 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8.1
- **Last updated:** 2022-08-21
- **First published:** 2011-02-11
- **Size:** 7.79 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/headphone-check/id418445917)
- **Website:** [http://www.citrusapps.co.uk](http://www.citrusapps.co.uk/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.citrusapps.co.uk](http://www.citrusapps.co.uk/)

## Description

Headphone Check is a fast, free Chrome extension that lets you verify your headphones are worn correctly without removing them. Tap the left or right speaker on screen to play a test message, and any music or audio playing will be paused automatically.

Designed for dim rooms or quick checks on the go, you can also darken the screen if it’s too bright. Special thanks to Mike Itashiki for the narrated test message.

## Rankings

- #101,567 — Overall

## Review summary

Headphone Check is a simple, fast tool to verify left/right channels across Bluetooth, wired headphones, adapters, and even phone speakers. It uses audible prompts and a streamlined UX. Ads are minimal. It helps with unlabeled earbuds and AV setups. Some users request more features and report occasional tapping issues, but overall it does what it promises.

### Pros

- Clearly identifies left/right channels with audible confirmation.
- Works across Bluetooth, wired headphones, adapters, and even phone speakers.
- Simple, fast, and straightforward UX that does exactly what it promises.
- Helpful for unlabeled earbuds and for AV setup.
- Ads are minimal and unobtrusive.

### Cons

- Occasional non-responsiveness where taps or prompts don’t register.
- Some users want more advanced features or customization options.
- Occasional confusion or lack of guidance when stereo issues occur.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id418445917)