# hearEQ: Ear training for EQ

> For musicians and engineers

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id840906542](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id840906542)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id840906542`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ten Kettles Inc.
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (617 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.7.2
- **Last updated:** 2023-06-16
- **First published:** 2014-03-24
- **Size:** 69 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/heareq-ear-training-for-eq/id840906542)
- **Website:** [http://www.tenkettles.com/heareq](http://www.tenkettles.com/heareq)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.tenkettles.com/heareq/privacy-policy/](https://www.tenkettles.com/heareq/privacy-policy/)

## Description

hearEQ builds your EQ skills to professional levels using custom ear-training exercises created from your favorite songs. It uses a standard 10-band or optional 30-band EQ to train you by playing a track with a subtle EQ change and asking you to identify what changed. Ten questions, ten frequencies, and a score help you measure progress—perfect for on-the-go practice for musicians and sound engineers.

The app ships with built-in practice tracks and lets you train with your own music on your device (subject to DRM limitations). A 30-band EQ is available via in-app purchase, and DRM-protected or cloud tracks may not be processed. For full details, see the terms of use linked on the site.

## Rankings

- #65,670 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise hearEQ for its intuitive design, effective ear training, and using their own music. They value the ability to practice boosts/cuts and report real improvements. Repeated downsides include inconsistent Apple Music compatibility, stability issues at launch, and the lack of a Mac/PC version. Some also dislike feature gating and want broader import/streaming options.

### Pros

- Supports training with your own music library, which many users find highly valuable for relevant practice.
- Effective ear training with boosts and cuts quizzes, praised for accuracy and learning impact.
- Great value for money; users feel the price is worth the benefits for serious mixing.
- Elegant, intuitive UI/UX that makes the app easy to use and engaging.
- Notable improvement in users' hearing and mixing skills; widely recommended by professionals in reviews.

### Cons

- Apple Music/library compatibility issues prevent playing or importing most tracks; only a few show up.
- App sometimes crashes on launch or while using, making it unreliable until fixed.
- No Mac/PC version and limited cross-platform support; users want desktop access and easier file import.
- Advanced EQ tools (pink noise) and other features are gated behind additional purchases, making some feel the price isn’t all-inclusive.
- Requests for more features and integrations (playlist progression, Spotify access, iCloud/Files import) indicate gaps in customization.

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