uHear for iOS

UHear is a free, self-administered hearing test, along with tips and resources for preventing hearing loss. The app includes a multiple-choice questionnaire (your "Performance Profile"), a rigorous "Hearing Sensitivity" test for both ears, and a short "Speech in Noise" test.

The app's simple touch interface guides you through each step. For example, in the 6-minute Hearing Sensitivity test, you tap a large button every time you hear a tone, while a progress bar on the bottom tracks your progress. After each test, you get your results along with helpful context and recommendations--and for the Hearing Sensitivity test, you also see results mapped out on a graph, showing performance charted across different levels of pitch for each ear. You can save your results for later (for reference, or to track results for multiple people on the same device), and uHear can also help you locate a hearing health-care provider in your area.

This is a narrow-purpose app with limited re-use value, but it's a quick (and even kind of fun) way to see how well you hear.

This version includes support for Spanish