| MindEar app | By MindEar (Odio Tech Pty Ltd) |
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| Country of origin | Australia |
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| Cost | Basic is free, but there is a paid upgrade version |
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MindEar app
MindEar app
- An app for people with tinnitus that includes a variety of management strategies such as sound therapy, CBT and mindfulness.
- It also includes podcasts providing information about tinnitus, sleep, CBT, positive thinking and meditations.
The MindEar app for tinnitus relief combines a series of tinnitus management techniques to provide customised tinnitus care. The app uses an artificial intelligence-powered platform to access tinnitus management strategies including sound therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), meditation and mindfulness. When accessing the app, you're asked a few questions about your condition and in this way you can create your own personalised journey or plan. You can add a goal such as improved sleep, better understand your condition, etc. The personalised journey comprises an 8-week step-by-step programme that guides you through appropriate treatment options. If you don't want to go on a personalised journey, you can also explore the app on your own, in the self-care section.
For the complete app description, go to the app website(external link), Google Play(external link), App Store(external link) or, for a more detailed review, see reviews below.
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✔ Clearly states that you should also talk to your doctor or audiologist. ✔ Gives details for local emergency mental health care for those who are really struggling. ✔ Questions at the start tailor the app to your needs and goals. ✔ States research-proven methods used to assist with tinnitus. ✔ Built in dark mode to reduce disruptions and eye strain. ✔ There's a website which gives helpful information (eg, protecting your hearing, relief from tinnitus, information about dizziness, etc). ✔ User-friendly, with good aesthetics and has been well designed. ✔ The app has many podcasts (usually between 3 to 22 minutes each) providing information about tinnitus, sleep, CBT, positive thinking, meditations, etc. ✔ The app allows you to chat with the MindEar team. ✔ Reviews on Apple App Store are 4.5 out of 5, although it's early days with low numbers of reviews at the moment. |
✘ Reviews on Google Play are 3.8 out of 5, with comments focussing on bugs in the programme (developers also comment these have been fixed). Some say it was expensive, some didn't find the approach helpful, some commented on number of notifications; the developers do seem to respond well to all review comments. ✘ When reviewing the app there appears to still be some issues with the function (some bugs) for example not being able to move back out of the hearing screening section. ✘ While the annual membership is good value for how comprehensive the app is, some users left reviews saying they found it too expensive. |
Clinical review
Reviewer: Tania Linford MNZAS, BSc, Maud, PGDip Couns. Senior Clinical Audiologist, Consultant Audiologist. Owner and operator of Tinnitus Relief Limited
Date of review: August 2024
Platform: Android and Apple
Version: 1.1.12 (14)
Comments: A good app with an easy-to-use format if you'd like to learn more about tinnitus, and enjoy a CBT and mindfulness approach with sound therapy to reduce the effects of tinnitus. The developers are experienced tinnitus audiologists or researchers who commit time and care to their app users.
The app looks good, it offers a range of research-proven approaches to help with tinnitus in an easy-to-follow format. Negative reviews from some users are balanced by positive reviews by others, often depending on the users' expectations and preferred approach.
Safety concerns: None.
New Zealand relevance: Yes, the app is relevant to an Aotearoa New Zealand audience, although it's only available in English.
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