clir Hearing

What clir Hearing is

clir Hearing is an iOS app that uses on-device AI to reduce background noise and stream clearer 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 processes the audio on the iPhone. Clear Speech mode applies AI noise removal, while Original mode gives natural, gently amplified sound.

The maker names AirPods and Made-for-iPhone hearing aids as compatible devices; the App Store listing also names most Bluetooth headphones and cochlear implants. Stated latency is 8 ms with wired audio and 98 ms with wireless audio. The app works without internet and requires no account. The maker says conversations are never uploaded, stored or used for training. Suggested situations include restaurants, family gatherings, meetings, and listening to TV or calls. First sessions are free without sign-up, and the listing describes the app as free with in-app purchases. Monthly access costs $12.99 a month, while yearly access costs $59.99 a year. It requires iOS 15.0 or later on iPhone and iPadOS 15.0 or later on iPad. clir Hearing is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent a medical condition or hearing loss.

Who it suits

clir Hearing may suit iPhone and iPad users who want speech clarified in settings such as restaurants, meetings or family gatherings, and who use compatible headphones or hearing devices. It is also relevant to people who want audio processed on-device and an app that can work without internet or an account.

Limits

The app requires iOS 15.0 or later on iPhone and iPadOS 15.0 or later on iPad. First sessions are free; paid in-app subscriptions cost $12.99 a month or $59.99 a year.

Getting started

1. Install clir Hearing on an iPhone or iPad running the required operating system.
2. Place the iPhone near the conversation or hold it, then open the app.
3. Connect or use compatible headphones or hearing devices, such as AirPods or Made-for-iPhone hearing aids.
4. Try the first sessions free without signing up; choose monthly or yearly in-app purchase access if needed.

Verdict

Choose clir Hearing if you want real-time noise reduction on an iPhone or iPad and use one of the listed compatible audio devices. Look elsewhere if you need a medical device or an app intended to address hearing loss as a medical condition.