Whether you're checking your own hearing, captioning a conversation, or helping someone understand what hearing loss feels like — we've built something for you.
A 5-minute pure-tone screening with an instant audiogram — plus honest guidance on accuracy, free test options, and what a professional evaluation costs.
A quick high-frequency test that estimates a "hearing age" — with a straight answer about what that number does and does not measure.
Enter your results for a plain-English reading — what the symbols mean, which frequencies carry speech, and what each threshold costs you in conversation.
Would you wake to your smoke alarm? Test the alert tones you rely on — and see which alarms actually rouse sleeping adults with hearing loss.
Match the pitch of your tinnitus with a tone generator — plus how to avoid the octave mistake most people make, and what the evidence says actually helps.
What the evidence actually supports — CBT, TRT, sound therapy, hearing aids, and neuromodulation — with sourced findings instead of success-rate marketing.
A self-assessment adapted from the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory — see how much tinnitus is affecting your life, with coping guidance for every severity level.
Real-time captions right in your browser — plus the full guide to free caption tools, captioned phone calls, and your caption rights.
Hear what a crowded room sounds like with hearing loss — plus what SNR loss means, and why a normal audiogram does not rule it out.
Struggling to hear the TV? Get matched to a setup that fits your hearing, your TV, and your budget — with honest notes on what Auracast can reach today.
Compare 34 hearing aids by brand, type, price, and features — with a full review page for every model, updated for 2026.
Prescription or over-the-counter? Take a quick quiz for a clear recommendation — with current prices and what the evidence does and does not show.
Check whether a medication could affect your hearing — risk graded by evidence strength, when the risk actually applies, and whether it reverses.
Check your coverage in 60 seconds, then see verified rules for all 50 states — Medicare, Medicaid, VA, TRICARE, and private plans.
Daily cleaning, troubleshooting, and manufacturer-sourced intervals — plus what warranties, repairs, and coverage actually cost.
Who qualifies, what surgery and rehabilitation involve, what it really costs — and the risks worth weighing before you decide.
What the research really shows — why the largest randomised trial found no overall effect, where a benefit did appear, and what that means for you.
What happens at an audiology appointment, test by test — how to prepare, what to ask, what it costs, and how to read the results you leave with.
Are your headphones too loud? Estimate your weekly sound dose against the WHO listening allowance and see where your habits land.
Find the right protection for concerts, work, sleep, or sports — with real-world derating, so you know what an NRR rating actually delivers.
Shopping for hearing aids is where the money and the confusion are. These go deeper than the comparison hub, with prices we verify rather than repeat.
Honest head-to-heads on live captioning apps — including the times we think a different app is the better choice for you.
We'd rather tell you the limits up front than let a result mislead you.
Our hearing test runs through your own headphones in your own room, neither of which is calibrated. It's good at telling you whether it's worth booking a real appointment. It can't tell you what kind of hearing loss you have, or why.
Sudden hearing loss in one ear, hearing loss with dizziness or pain, or tinnitus that pulses in time with your heartbeat are all reasons to be seen quickly — not reasons to take a quiz. Each tool says so where it matters.
Where a number comes from research, we link the study. Where the evidence is thin or contested, we say that instead of rounding it into a confident-sounding statistic — including when the honest answer is "nobody knows yet."
No affiliate links, no sponsored placements, no commissions on any product we mention. When we name a specific device, it's because it fits the situation — not because someone paid for the slot.
These tools are for education and screening. They are not medical devices, and they don't diagnose, treat, or replace care from an audiologist or physician.
We know what it's like to miss words, to nod along when you didn't quite catch it, to feel left out of a conversation. These tools exist because we get it — and we want to help.
No tricks, no paywalls. These tools are free because everyone deserves access to better hearing.
No accounts, no downloads. Open a tool and start using it right away in your browser.
Every tool is designed with real hearing loss experiences in mind — by people who understand.
The Hearing Buddy app gives you 100% private captions, speaker identification, Apple Watch support, and more.
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