Hear 3X better with a
Hearing Buddy
Real-time captions right on your phone. Together, we'll make sure you never miss what matters most.
Question for you
"What time works?"
You're doing great!
3 conversations today
Buddy Summary
Dinner at 7pm with Scott
Free for dinner?
Let's make conversations easier
Whether it's catching up with friends, following along at family dinners, or staying connected at work. Hearing Buddy is here to help you be part of every moment.
Loud Places
Restaurants, cafes, family gatherings. Enjoy conversations even when it gets noisy.
Group Chats
Multiple people talking? No problem. Real-time captions help you follow along with ease.
Work
Meetings, calls, conversations. Stay confident and connected in every work situation.
See conversations as they happen
Did you hear about the promotion?
No, what happened?
They gave it to Marcus! We should celebrate with him at lunch.
Real conversations, captured in real-time. Never miss what someone just said.
Designed to help you connect
Thoughtful features that make conversations effortless
Your Personal Buddy
Choose a buddy with a personality that matches yours. They'll encourage you and make every conversation feel supported.
Question Alerts
A gentle nudge when someone asks you something. Stay in the flow of conversation with confidence.
Completely Private
Your conversations stay with you, always. Everything happens right on your phone. Nothing is ever shared or stored elsewhere.
Conversation Summaries
Just joining in? Buddy gives you a quick summary so you can jump right into the conversation.
Works in Background
Keep Buddy listening even with your screen off. Check back whenever you need to see what was said.
Adjustable Text
Make it yours. Choose text sizes and colors that feel comfortable and easy to read.
Your buddy on every device
Check captions on your wrist or see them big on your screen
Apple Watch
A quick, subtle glance
- Live captions from iPhone
- Tap alerts for questions
- Dinner party lifesaver
Why hearing health matters
Hearing loss affects millions of people — and addressing it early makes a real difference.
Nearly 48 million Americans experience some degree of hearing loss, according to the NIDCD.
On average, people wait 7 years before seeking help for hearing changes. Early action leads to better outcomes.
Hearing Buddy processes everything on your device. No audio ever leaves your phone — your conversations stay completely private.
Research from Johns Hopkins has linked untreated hearing loss to faster cognitive decline and increased risk of dementia. Staying engaged in conversations — whether through hearing aids, captioning, or assistive technology — helps keep your brain active and connected.
Free hearing health tools
Check your hearing, explore solutions, and learn about hearing health — all from your browser.
Online Hearing Test
5-minute screening across key frequencies
Hearing Aid Comparison
Compare 17 hearing aids side by side
Tinnitus Frequency Matcher
Identify your tinnitus pitch
Medication Checker
Check if your meds affect hearing
Insurance Coverage Checker
Does your insurance cover hearing aids?
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Explore our complete toolkit
You belong in every conversation
Let's make hearing easier, together. Download Hearing Buddy and start connecting with confidence.
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