Tinnitaid

Tinnitaid

Calm the noise—anytime, anywhere.
A tinnitus relief companion that helps you match your tone and use sound-based relief on the go.

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How it works

Not medical advice. Tinnitaid is a wellness/relief tool and does not replace professional diagnosis or treatment.

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Relief built for real life

Match your tone

Quickly detect and approximate the frequency you hear—then pick relief sounds aligned to it.

Relief anywhere

Use sound-based relief at work, in transit, or before sleep—no special equipment needed.

Doctor-led R&D

Built with ENT doctors, sound engineers, and researchers—grounded in therapy-inspired approaches.

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How it works

1) Detect

Use the tone tool to approximate the pitch you’re perceiving.

2) Choose

Select relief sounds tailored around your tone and preference.

3) Routine

Build a simple daily habit and track progress over time.

If you have sudden hearing loss, severe dizziness, or one-sided tinnitus, seek medical care promptly.

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Awards / Investors / Partners

Kifissia Award

1st prize — Kifissia (Greece) entrepreneurship competition (2020)

Accelerace

Selected for the Accelerace startup accelerator

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FAQ

What is Tinnitaid?

Tinnitaid is a tinnitus relief companion that helps people manage ringing or noise in their ears through personalized sound sessions. The app allows users to match the frequency of the sound they hear and play relief sounds designed around that tone.

How does Tinnitaid work?

Tinnitaid follows a simple three-step process:

Routine – Build a daily habit of listening sessions to help manage tinnitus symptoms.

Detect – Use the tone detection tool to approximate the pitch of your tinnitus.

Choose – Select sound relief options tailored to that frequency.

Will Tinnitaid cure tinnitus?

No. Tinnitaid is not a cure for tinnitus. It is a wellness tool designed to help manage symptoms and provide relief through sound-based approaches inspired by tinnitus therapy methods.

Is Tinnitaid a medical device?

No. Tinnitaid is not a medical device and does not replace professional diagnosis or treatment. If you experience severe symptoms, sudden hearing loss, dizziness, or other unusual signs, you should consult a healthcare professional.

Who is Tinnitaid for?

Tinnitaid is designed for people who experience tinnitus symptoms such as:

  • Ringing
  • Buzzing
  • Hissing
  • High-frequency tones in the ears

It is especially helpful for individuals looking for personalized sound therapy and daily symptom management.

When should I use Tinnitaid?

You can use Tinnitaid anytime you want relief, including:

  • During work or study
  • While commuting
  • Before sleep
  • During relaxation or meditation

The goal is to create a consistent routine that helps reduce the perceived intensity of tinnitus.

Do I need special equipment?

No. Tinnitaid works with your phone and standard headphones or speakers, so you can use it anywhere without specialized hardware.

Can I customize my sound sessions?

Yes. Tinnitaid allows you to:

Use timers for listening sessions

Match your tinnitus frequency

Adjust sound settings

Create personalized sound sessions

Save presets and favorites

Is Tinnitaid backed by research?

Tinnitaid is developed with input from ENT doctors, sound engineers, and researchers, and its approach is inspired by tinnitus therapy and sound-based relief techniques.

What should I do if my tinnitus suddenly worsens?

If you experience symptoms such as:

  • Sudden hearing loss
  • Severe dizziness
  • Tinnitus in only one ear

you should seek medical care promptly, as these symptoms may require professional evaluation.

How can I contact support?

If you have questions, feedback, or want updates about the app, you can contact the Tinnitaid team through the website support form or email.

  • Can stress worsen tinnitus?

    Our results show that tinnitus severity is predicted mainly by: mood (anxiety, depression), neuroticism (i.e., personality trait characterized by a tendency to respond with negative emotions to threat, frustration, or loss27), sleep, and life stressors. This result is in line with the literature that has extensively associated severe tinnitus with stress, depression, personality traits, and sleep disorders1,5,12,28. Hobeika L, Fillingim M, Tanguay-Sabourin C, Roy M, Londero A, Samson S, Vachon-Presseau E. Tinnitus risk factors and its evolution over time. Nat Commun. 2025 May 7;16(1):4244. doi: 10.1038/s41467-025-59445-3. PMID: 40335454; PMCID: PMC12059016.

  • Can tinnitus be cured?

    Tinnitus is unusual for such a common symptom in that there are few treatment options and those that are available are aimed at reducing the impact rather than specifically addressing the tinnitus percept. In particular, there is no drug recommended specifically for the management of tinnitus. Whilst some of the currently available interventions are effective at improving quality of life and reducing tinnitus-associated psychological distress, most show little if any effect on the primary symptom of subjective tinnitus loudness. McFerran DJ, Stockdale D, Holme R, Large CH, Baguley DM. Why Is There No Cure for Tinnitus? Front Neurosci. 2019 Aug 6;13:802. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2019.00802. PMID: 31447630; PMCID: PMC6691100.

  • Is tinnitus permanent?

    Acute tinnitus can last from a few minutes to a few weeks after noise exposure.24 In some cases, tinnitus has a gradual onset and several years can pass before an intermittent, low-intensity tinnitus becomes bothersome.25 Spontaneous remission by natural habituation is experienced by more than three-quarters of sufferers. Habituation occurs within the CNS, whereas adaptation involves a peripheral sensory organ.8 For those in whom the condition worsens, the tinnitus intensity increases over time but its pitch tends to remain stable.22 If tinnitus persists for more than 2 years, it is considered permanent and irreversible.26. Han BI, Lee HW, Kim TY, Lim JS, Shin KS. Tinnitus: characteristics, causes, mechanisms, and treatments. J Clin Neurol. 2009 Mar;5(1):11-9. doi: 10.3988/jcn.2009.5.1.11. Epub 2009 Mar 31. PMID: 19513328; PMCID: PMC2686891.

  • What causes tinnitus?

    Causes include hearing loss, prolonged noise exposure, ear injury, aging, stress, and neurological changes affecting auditory processing. Eggermont JJ, Roberts LE. The neuroscience of tinnitus. Trends Neurosci. 2004 Nov;27(11):676-82. doi: 10.1016/j.tins.2004.08.010. PMID: 15474168.

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  • Can stress worsen tinnitus?

    Our results show that tinnitus severity is predicted mainly by: mood (anxiety, depression), neuroticism (i.e., personality trait characterized by a tendency to respond with negative emotions to threat, frustration, or loss27), sleep, and life stressors. This result is in line with the literature that has extensively associated severe tinnitus with stress, depression, personality traits, and sleep disorders1,5,12,28. Hobeika L, Fillingim M, Tanguay-Sabourin C, Roy M, Londero A, Samson S, Vachon-Presseau E. Tinnitus risk factors and its evolution over time. Nat Commun. 2025 May 7;16(1):4244. doi: 10.1038/s41467-025-59445-3. PMID: 40335454; PMCID: PMC12059016.

  • Can tinnitus be cured?

    Tinnitus is unusual for such a common symptom in that there are few treatment options and those that are available are aimed at reducing the impact rather than specifically addressing the tinnitus percept. In particular, there is no drug recommended specifically for the management of tinnitus. Whilst some of the currently available interventions are effective at improving quality of life and reducing tinnitus-associated psychological distress, most show little if any effect on the primary symptom of subjective tinnitus loudness. McFerran DJ, Stockdale D, Holme R, Large CH, Baguley DM. Why Is There No Cure for Tinnitus? Front Neurosci. 2019 Aug 6;13:802. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2019.00802. PMID: 31447630; PMCID: PMC6691100.