Ambient sound: hear around is made and published by VilFix. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with VilFix. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to VilFix and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
Established- Total installs
- 41 thousand
- Rating on Google Play
- 3.44
- 148 ratings
- Last updated
- July 26, 2026
Ambient sound: hear around has 41 thousand installs. Users are divided: 3.4 stars from 148 ratings.
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 890
- Per day
- 30
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 10+ thousand
- Launched
- July 2020
Installs over time
Ambient sound: hear around has been installed 41 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 30 installs per day.
Rankings
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Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 2.9.16
- Launched
- July 2020
User feedback
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Comments on Ambient sound: hear around for Android
Technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- Contains ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 25
- App size
- 6.73 MB
- Needs Android
- 8.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Ambient sound: hear around
About the app and developer
About Ambient sound: hear around
Ambient sound: hear around is a tools app developed by VilFix.
Download Statistics
Ambient sound: hear around has been downloaded 41 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 890 times.
User Ratings
Ambient sound: hear around is rated 3.44 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 150 ratings.
App Information
Ambient sound: hear around is freely available from Google Play. The APK size is 6.73 MB. The latest APK version available is 2.9.16. The last update was on July 26, 2026.
Technical Requirements
Ambient sound: hear around requires Android 8.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The APK has been available on Google Play since July 2020.
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Store listing
By VilFix, from Google Play“Hear your surroundings while using headphones. Amplify and record ambient sound.”
Description by VilFix Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
The app amplifies real-world sound through your microphone so you can stay aware of your surroundings without removing your headphones. It is useful for walking, commuting, exercising, working, or any situation where awareness matters.
Key features
• Amplify ambient sound in real time
• Adjustable gain and equalizer controls
• Works in the background with a persistent notification
• Record ambient audio and save files accessible from other apps
• Supports wired and selected Bluetooth microphones
• Optimized for modern Android versions
Use cases
• Hear traffic or people while listening to music
• Stay aware during outdoor activities
• Monitor surrounding sound indoors
• Record environmental audio for later playback
Privacy
Ambient Sound processes audio locally on your device. Audio is not transmitted or shared. Diagnostic data may be collected only to improve app stability and performance.
Recent changes:
• Improved Android 14+ compatibility and background audio reliability.
• Redesigned Main, Equalizer and Recordings screens.
• Added hearing profiles, speech focus, noise reduction and a safety limiter.
• Added live audio-level monitoring.
• Recordings now remain private until shared or saved to Music/AmbientSound.
• Added recording search, sorting, rename, sharing and delete undo.
• Improved notification controls, Bluetooth handling and state restoration.