Main
Pure tone audiometry
using bundled headphones and predefined calibration coefficients from the database (possible for
systematically increasing number of devices).
Calibration of the device
(in the case of lack of predefined coefficients or for headphones other than bundled).
Additional
Browsing, annotating, printing and sharing the test results.
Customizable test frequencies (125 Hz - 18 kHz).
Interpretation of the results according to the age norms.
Selection of the calibration coefficients that were used during previous tests.
Advanced
Adjustment of the calibration
(calibration coefficients may be adjusted on the basis of your audiogram that was produced using an audiometer).
Verification of the calibration
coefficients.
Suppressing of the masking
noise for the purpose of free field audiometry.
Pro features
Local database
(offline access to tests results, without connecting to the server)
Synchronization
(your tests results can be stored on a remote account, created for a given email
address; data are easy to recover, transfer to/from any other mobile and can be automatically
synchronized on different devices)
Pure-tone audiometry on your mobile device
PRO version with local database
To the extent permitted by law this software is provided "as is", and any warranties, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to quality, reliability, conformity, security, efficiency, applicability, accuracy or infringement of regulations are disclaimed. The author made every effort to ensure that the application works properly. However, to the extent permitted by law, the author disclaims any responsibility for any indirect or direct loss which may arise in any way out of the use of this software. The user acknowledges and accepts all potential risks associated with using this software and states that the risk of any and all loss, damage or unsatisfactory performance of this software rests with the user. The author is allowed to collect and process anonymous information concerning performance of this application exclusively for the purposes of its development and for academic purposes. It needs to be remembered that this application does not replace professional medical healthcare and its role is purely informational.
android.permission .INTERNET
The permission is required to download a predefined calibration coefficient from the remote database and store the test results. This is a required permission.
android.permission .RECORD_AUDIO
The permission is required to monitor the background noise during the test. The application analyses the surrounding sound and calculates its level. No other information that the sound level is processed. This is an optional permission.
android.permission .GET_ACCOUNTS .GET_CREDENTIALS
This permissions are required to transfer the data between devices. They are an optional permissions. They concern only Pro version.
All data collected by the app are processed solely for the purpose of service provision, application development and scientific research. The data have never been and will not be forwarded to third parties. Data processing for the purpose of application development and scientific research have been and will be anonymous. At any time, upon user request, the user data can be accessed, modified or permanently deleted.
Provided by the user
These data are provided by the user and are directly related to the app features. These include data such as:
- test results,
- calibration coefficients,
- optional: annotations concerning tests or subjects,
- optional: age provided for comparison with age norms.
Collected by the app
These data are implicitly collected by the app. These include data such as:
- time and duration of the test,
- device manufacturer, device model and identification number,
- IP address,
- optional: noise level during the test.
From the Google account
The only data retrieved from Google account is an email. The email is used to synchronize data between different devices of the same user and to identify data in communication with the support center. Its processing is optional and only concerns the Pro version.
Measuring the hearing threshold in relation to normal-hearing person
Masalski M, Kręcicki T. Self-Test Web-Based Pure-Tone Audiometry: Validity Evaluation and Measurement Error Analysis. J Med Internet Res 2013;15(4):e71
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Methods of biological calibration
Masalski M, Grysiński T, Kręcicki T. Biological Calibration for Web-Based Hearing Tests: Evaluation of the Methods. J Med Internet Res 2014;16(1):e11
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Calculation of the calibration coefficients for mobile devices
Masalski M, Kipiński L, Grysiński T, Kręcicki T. Hearing Tests on Mobile Devices: Evaluation of the Reference Sound Level by Means of Biological Calibration. J Med Internet Res 2016;18(5):e130
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Comparison With Pure-Tone Audiometry
Masalski M, Kipiński L, Grysiński T, Kręcicki T.
Hearing Tests Based on Biologically Calibrated Mobile Devices: Comparison With Pure-Tone Audiometry.
JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2018;6(1):e10
Worldwide Prevalence of Hearing Loss
Masalski M, Morawski K. Worldwide Prevalence of Hearing Loss Among Smartphone Users: Cross-Sectional Study Using a Mobile-Based App J Med Internet Res 2020;22(7):e17238
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Optimization of the Speech Test Material
Masalski M, Adamczyk M, Morawski, K. Optimization of the Speech Test Material in a Group of Hearing Impaired Subjects: A Feasibility Study for Multilingual Digit Triplet Test Development. Audiol. Res. 2021;11:342-356
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The multilingual digits-in-noise (DIN) test: development and evaluation
Masalski M, Morawski K. The multilingual digits-in-noise (DIN) test: development and evaluation Int J Audiol. 2024 Aug 29:1-11. doi: 10.1080/14992027.2024.2397068.
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The Hearing Test App for Android Devices
Masalski M. The Hearing Test App for Android Devices: Distinctive Features of Pure-Tone Audiometry Performed on Mobile Devices. Med Devices (Auckl). 2024 Apr 20;17:151-163.
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1. Install Hearing Test Pro on an old phone.
2. Import the data from the basic version (Settings -> Import previous tests).
3. Synchronize the data with the account (Settings -> Background synchronization).
4. Install Hearing Test Pro on a new phone and synchronize with the same account.
The application uses calibration coefficients determined for bundled headphones, which are provided by the manufacturer for use with the device. Calibration is based on calibration measurements carried out by other users thus the availability of the coefficients depends of popularity of the device model.
Extended support for Bluetooth headphones has been introduced in application version 2.4. For best results with Bluetooth headphones, we recommend the Sennheiser HD 450BT headphones or Soundcore Life Q30.
Two methods are available.
1. Calibration based on the hearing threshold of the normal-hearing person.
The variability of the hearing threshold for people aged 18-35 who had no previous hearing problems is relatively small. They can determine the reference sound level in relation to their hearing threshold. Of course, if we suspect hearing loss in ourselves, we cannot perform calibration ourselves.
2. Calibration based on the clinical audiogram.
Calibration coefficients can be also adjusted so that the app results match the clinical audiogram. After completing the demo test, long click on the results, select "Adjust calibration" and enter the clinical audiogram.
In the app settings, select Threshold test -> Selection of calibration coefficients. Before the test, after choosing the headphones (bundled, Bluethoot or other), a list of calibration coefficients used in previous tests will be displayed.
The selected coefficients are saved as recent for the selected headphones and the option for selecting coefficients can then be deactivated.
To delete your account and all associated data, please send an email to biuro@e-audiologia.pl with the subject line 'Account Deletion'. You will receive instructions on the actions required to delete your data.
The application has been translated into Romanian thanks to the help of Tudor Antonie. Thank you, Antonie!
If you would like to help translate the app into your language, please contact biuro@e-audiologia.pl.
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