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Best Apps for People with Hearing Loss in 2025
From captioning to sound amplification, these apps can help.
January 7, 2026|via Hearing Tracker
Smartphones can be powerful tools for people with hearing loss. Here are the most useful apps available right now.
Live Captioning
Google Live Transcribe (Android) and Live Captions (iPhone) provide real-time captions for conversations. They're free and work surprisingly well.
Video Calls
Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams all offer live captioning. Make sure to enable the feature in settings before your next call.
Sound Amplification
Sound Amplifier (Android) and Live Listen with AirPods (iPhone) can turn your phone into a basic hearing aid in a pinch.
Hearing Aid Apps
Most modern hearing aids come with companion apps that let you adjust settings, find lost devices, and stream audio directly from your phone.
Source: Hearing Tracker
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