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 quick screening across key frequencies to help you understand your hearing. Takes about 3 minutes, no signup needed.
Find out your hearing age with a quick high-frequency test. Fun to share — and a real eye-opener for most people.
Enter your audiogram results and get a plain-English explanation of what they mean for your daily life.
Can you hear your smoke alarm, carbon monoxide detector, and phone alerts? Test your safety and get alternatives if needed.
Match the pitch of your tinnitus with a tone generator. Find your frequency and learn what it might mean.
Compare evidence-based tinnitus treatments — CBT, TRT, sound therapy, hearing aids, and more. Find what works best for you.
Take a validated questionnaire to understand how much tinnitus is impacting your life — and get personalized coping strategies.
Real-time captions right in your browser. Perfect for noisy places, meetings, lectures, or anytime you'd rather read along.
Experience what hearing loss sounds like firsthand. Listen to real speech with simulated hearing loss — then share with someone you love.
Struggling to hear the TV? Answer a few questions and get matched to the best solution for your situation and budget.
Compare top hearing aids by brand, type, price, and features. Filter to find the best match for your hearing loss and lifestyle.
Not sure if you need prescription hearing aids or if OTC will do? Take a quick quiz and get a clear recommendation.
Search medications to check if they could affect your hearing. Real data on ototoxic drugs with risk levels and reversibility.
Find out if your insurance covers hearing aids. Get details for Medicare, Medicaid, VA, and private plans — plus money-saving tips.
Daily cleaning, weekly maintenance, troubleshooting common issues. Everything you need to keep your hearing aids working their best.
What cochlear implants are, who qualifies, what they cost, and what to expect. A comprehensive guide for those considering one.
Research from Johns Hopkins links untreated hearing loss to cognitive decline. Learn the connection and what you can do about it.
What to expect at your first audiologist visit. Step-by-step walkthrough, questions to ask, and how to prepare.
Are your headphones too loud? Check your daily listening habits against safe exposure limits and see your risk level.
Find the right ear protection for your situation — concerts, work, sleep, or sports. Get matched to the best type and specific product picks.
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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