Review · Hearing & audio
MindEar review
A tinnitus app designed by audiologists, psychologists and researchers that combines sound therapy with CBT activities, sleep sessions and an AI chatbot.
By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 7, 2026
- Performance (40%)
- 9.1
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.3
- Value (35%)
- 8.2
MindEar is the most complete CBT option you can download without a clinic. The developer, Odio Tech in Sydney, says the app was designed by audiologists, psychologists and researchers, and it is built around the distress that often comes with tinnitus: anxiety, stress, low mood and lost sleep. CBT activities help you see the connection between thoughts and feelings, while a customizable sound therapy library, guided meditations, breathing exercises and sleep therapy sessions cover the practical side. A podcast series adds topics such as better breathing and healthy habits. An AI chatbot called Tinnibot walks you through therapeutic activities when you need them, and a journal and points system track your progress. You also get an in-app hearing evaluation and a free 15 minute consultation with a tinnitus expert. The weak spot is pricing clarity: the US store page lists ten subscription products, from $5.99 per month to $143.99, so read the offer on screen before you subscribe.
Who it is for
People whose tinnitus causes stress, anxiety or poor sleep and who want CBT-based lessons.
Price
Free download; subscriptions from $5.99 per month.
MindEar monthly $5.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 7, 2026.
Key features
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy activities on the link between thoughts and feelings
- Customizable sound therapy library
- Guided meditations and sleep therapy sessions
- AI-powered chatbot for therapeutic activities
- In-app hearing evaluation and a free 15 minute consultation with a tinnitus expert
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: The broadest CBT and mindfulness content of any app here
- Strength: Designed by audiologists, psychologists and researchers
- Strength: Progress tracking and a journal for thoughts and feelings
- Weakness: The store page lists ten subscription products from $5.99 to $143.99, which makes the price hard to compare
- Weakness: iPhone only
- Weakness: Premium monthly access is listed at $18.99
Key facts
- Approach: CBT, sound therapy, mindfulness, sleep
- Platform: iPhone (iOS 16.4 or later)
- App Store rating: 4.5 from about 470 ratings
- Expert call: Free 15 minute consultation
- Price: From $5.99 per month; annual from $58.99
Where it ranks
MindEar is No. 2 in our Best Tinnitus Apps verdict.
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