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clir Hearing
Graz, Austria
What it is
clir Hearing is an iOS app that uses on-device AI to reduce background noise and send speech to headphones or hearing devices in real time. To use it, place an iPhone near a conversation or hold it, then open the app. It detects speech and filters surrounding noise on the phone. Clear Speech mode applies AI noise removal; Original mode provides natural, gently amplified sound. Listed compatible devices include AirPods, Made-for-iPhone hearing aids, most Bluetooth headphones and cochlear implants. The App Store listing states latency of 8 ms with wired audio and 98 ms with wireless audio. Processing happens on-device, and conversations are not uploaded, stored or used for training. The app works without internet and requires no account. Suggested situations include restaurants, family gatherings, meetings, and TV or calls. First sessions are free without sign-up. Monthly access is $12.99 a month; yearly access is $59.99 a year. It requires iOS 15.0 or later on iPhone and iPadOS 15.0 or later on iPad. It is not a medical device or intended to address hearing loss or other medical conditions.
For and against
For
- Processes audio on-device in real time.
- Works without internet or an account.
- Offers Clear Speech and Original modes.
- First sessions are free without sign-up.
Against
- Requires iOS 15.0 or later on iPhone.
- Monthly access costs $12.99 a month.
- Yearly access costs $59.99 a year.
- Not a medical device.
The verdict
clir Hearing combines real-time noise removal with a natural, gently amplified listening mode and does not require an internet connection or account. Check its Apple device requirements and subscription options, and note that it is not a medical device.
Who it suits
It may suit people looking for clearer speech through compatible headphones or hearing devices in noisy conversations, meetings, or while watching TV. It requires a compatible Apple device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent hearing loss or another medical condition.
Plans and prices
Monthly
In-app purchase subscription
Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Yearly
In-app purchase subscription
Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
On the record
- Compatibility requirement
- The listing requires iOS 15.0 or later for iPhone and iPadOS 15.0 or later for iPad.apps.apple.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Compatible audio devices
- The maker lists AirPods and Made-for-iPhone hearing aids; the App Store listing also names most Bluetooth headphones and cochlear implants.apps.apple.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Free use
- The App Store listing says the app is free with in-app purchases and that first sessions are free without sign-up.apps.apple.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- How to use
- The maker says to place the iPhone near the conversation or hold it, then open the app.clir.ai · read 8 Oct 2026
- Intended situations
- The maker highlights restaurants, family gatherings, meetings, and TV or calls as use cases.clir.ai · read 8 Oct 2026
- Internet and accounts
- The App Store listing says the app works without internet and requires no account.apps.apple.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Latency
- The App Store listing states latency of 8 ms wired and 98 ms wireless.apps.apple.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Listening modes
- The App Store listing describes Clear Speech mode for AI noise removal and Original mode for natural, gently amplified sound.apps.apple.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Medical status
- The App Store listing says clir Hearing is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent a medical condition or hearing loss.apps.apple.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Noise removal
- The app detects speech and removes background noise on the iPhone in real time.clir.ai · read 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says audio processing is on-device and conversations are never uploaded, stored, or used for training.clir.ai · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- clir Hearing uses on-device AI to remove background noise and stream clearer speech to headphones or hearing devices in real time.clir.ai · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The App Store listing gives [email protected] for questions or feedback.apps.apple.com · read 8 Oct 2026
