hearWHO
by LXE Hearing, Inc.
· Health & Fitness
· Free
On Google Play since March 2019
· Data updated
hearWHO is made and published by LXE Hearing, Inc. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with LXE Hearing, Inc. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to LXE Hearing, Inc. and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
Established- Total installs
- 370 thousand
- Rating on Google Play
- 3.56
- 615 ratings
- Last updated
- March 25, 2026
hearWHO has 370 thousand installs. Users are divided: 3.6 stars from 615 ratings.
Pros & Cons
- Free to download and use
- Large user base (100k+ installs) with ongoing engagement (5,344 new downloads in the last 30 days)
- Safety-focused approach with clear disclaimers and encouragement of professional evaluation
- References WHO resources and promotes professional follow-up for accurate status
- Lacks built-in sound amplification or advanced audio tools commonly offered by competitors
- Results depend on the headphones used and ambient noise, limiting consistency across environments
- Reliance on external certified providers for definitive hearing status rather than in-app diagnosis
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 4.3 thousand
- Per day
- 140
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 100+ thousand
- Launched
- March 2019
Installs over time
hearWHO has been installed 370 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 140 installs per day.
Rankings
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Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 1.1.20
- Launched
- March 2019
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayGoogle Play Rating history and histogram
Comments on hearWHO for Android
★★★★☆
Jonathan McKendry
· Jun 27, 2025
App seems to work well, and my score was low enough that I plan to get a proper hearing test done. However, I'd really have appreciated more detailed feedback than a simple score. I already know that I have poorer hearing in my left ear from previous medical issues, but I have no idea if my poor(ish) score is due to one bad ear dragging the overall score down, or an indication of poor hearing in both ears.
★★★★★
Muhammed Sajal
· Mar 4, 2024
I found it very useful. But I am having difficulty with accent. I scored 70 in the first test and 90 in the second one. My parents got 50 and 40 respectively, so the test is somewhat accurate. Don't be disappointed by your 1st test result, You will have to take 2 tests to get accurate results
★☆☆☆☆
Joao Araujo
· May 28, 2025
That is too simple to be called a hear test. It is biased in my opinion using only 3 numbers with the same noise and different volume. There a lot of free hear test in websites that are much better than this.
★☆☆☆☆
Mark Kenefick
· Apr 18, 2024
I downloaded the app to my Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra with Bluetooth headset and took the test twice. I was able to hear the numbers and completed the test both times. However, I did not get any results. The app just went back to the "Check your hearing" screen. I looked in the history tab, but there were no results.
★★☆☆☆
Allena Tapia
· Mar 30, 2022
NOT FOR AMERICAN ENGLISH! Couldn't figure out why I was getting a bad score--everything was clear. I took 2 other app- & headphone-based hearing tests & got excellent scores. It's due to the English accent! Example: With high ambient noise, her "1" and "4" are so similar @ end. Americans are used to the N in "1" being discernible but hers is completely opened mouth, round O mouth to end-no tip of tongue for "N". She doesn't use the "R" in "4" so it's like "foe", same open round O mouth at end.
★☆☆☆☆
Rebecca Burraston
· Jun 8, 2026
Would not accept my good Skull Candy headphones. It said they weren't stereo -which they definitely are. I tried several ear buds, and it wouldn't accept any of them. Worthless!
Technology
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- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 47
- App size
- 38.0 MB
- Needs Android
- 6.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by hearWHO
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About the app and developer
About hearWHO
hearWHO is a health & fitness app developed by LXE Hearing, Inc.
Install Statistics
hearWHO has been installed 370 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 4.3 thousand times.
User Ratings
hearWHO is rated 3.56 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 620 ratings.
App Information
hearWHO is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 38.03 MB. The latest version available is 1.1.20. The last update was on March 25, 2026.
Technical Requirements
hearWHO requires Android 6.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since March 2019.
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Store listing
By LXE Hearing, Inc., from Google Play“An app to check your hearing. | Download today and take a Hearing check.”
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Description by LXE Hearing, Inc. Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
All people should check their hearing from time to time, especially those who are at a higher risk of hearing loss such as adults above 50 years, those working in noisy places, those listening to music at high volumes for long periods of time and those experiencing ear problems.
Services for early identification and intervention should be made available through the health system.
| Want to connect with hearWHO? |
Check out our website: https://www.who.int
Like and Follow us on Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/WHO/
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WHO
| Limitations |
The accuracy of your test results will depend on the type of headphones you use, as well as the ambient noise level. The results we provide are intended as a first step in testing your hearing. Please always seek advice from a medical professional.
| Disclaimer |
1. If your result from using hearWHO was not favourable, we strongly recommend you obtain a complete hearing evaluation by a certified service provider / medical professional to determine your exact hearing status.
2. Even if your results are in the positive range but you have concerns about your hearing, we encourage you to seek a complete hearing evaluation performed by a certified service provider / medical professional.
3. Whilst the test has a reasonable degree of accuracy, it is only intended as a screening test, with a small proportion of cases that may be incorrectly classified.
4. The WHO and hearX Group will not be held responsible or liable for any results that are incorrect or for your use of the application.
5. hearWHO is only intended for use by persons 16 years of age and above. The test is not intended to be used for children and will not provide reliable results in such cases.
6. A visit to a certified service provider can assist in differentiating between different types of hearing problems.
7. Hearing loss may be caused by obstruction of the outer ear canal from wax, fluid or changes in the structure or function of the middle ear system, and changes in function of the nervous system.
8. Some of these hearing problems can be treated whilst others may be permanent and may need assistive devices.
9. It is important to consult with a certified service provider early; all forms of hearing loss may become more serious is they are left unaddressed.
Recent changes:
Bug fixes and improvements
Services for early identification and intervention should be made available through the health system.
| Want to connect with hearWHO? |
Check out our website: https://www.who.int
Like and Follow us on Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/WHO/
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WHO
| Limitations |
The accuracy of your test results will depend on the type of headphones you use, as well as the ambient noise level. The results we provide are intended as a first step in testing your hearing. Please always seek advice from a medical professional.
| Disclaimer |
1. If your result from using hearWHO was not favourable, we strongly recommend you obtain a complete hearing evaluation by a certified service provider / medical professional to determine your exact hearing status.
2. Even if your results are in the positive range but you have concerns about your hearing, we encourage you to seek a complete hearing evaluation performed by a certified service provider / medical professional.
3. Whilst the test has a reasonable degree of accuracy, it is only intended as a screening test, with a small proportion of cases that may be incorrectly classified.
4. The WHO and hearX Group will not be held responsible or liable for any results that are incorrect or for your use of the application.
5. hearWHO is only intended for use by persons 16 years of age and above. The test is not intended to be used for children and will not provide reliable results in such cases.
6. A visit to a certified service provider can assist in differentiating between different types of hearing problems.
7. Hearing loss may be caused by obstruction of the outer ear canal from wax, fluid or changes in the structure or function of the middle ear system, and changes in function of the nervous system.
8. Some of these hearing problems can be treated whilst others may be permanent and may need assistive devices.
9. It is important to consult with a certified service provider early; all forms of hearing loss may become more serious is they are left unaddressed.
Recent changes:
Bug fixes and improvements