# in.touch 2 edition vs IQbuds

The clearest difference is rating: IQbuds at 3.1 against in.touch 2 edition's 1.7. IQbuds also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 12%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). in.touch 2 edition's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

IQbuds holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 116 and 55 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of in.touch 2 edition's written reviews are positive against 50% of IQbuds's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | in.touch 2 edition | IQbuds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intouch-2-edition/id1126466135/reviews) | **[3.1 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iqbuds/id1152891936/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **116** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | 12.2% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gecko Alliance](https://appshunter.io/developer/466590306) | [Nuheara Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1152891935) |

## What reviewers say

### in.touch 2 edition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intouch-2-edition/id1126466135)

Control and program your spa remotely from your smartphone or tablet. Receive push notifications about your spa's status, even when away from home. Manage water care, temperature, filtration, and accessories with ease.

**Highlights:** Wireless spa remote control, Remote programming of functions, Push notifications for spa status, Control water care settings, Adjust water temperature, Manage filtration cycles, Control accessories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Remote control of spa
- 👍 Convenient app interface
- ⏱️ Ability to schedule spa usage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🔌 Unreliable remote access
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive controls
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to expectations

**Reported bugs**

- Temperature slider not working
- App crashing or freezing
- Inability to edit schedules and settings
- Inconsistent connectivity even on same network

**Requested features**

- Improved temperature control and scheduling
- Integration with smart home platforms
- Notifications for maintenance reminders
- Detailed usage and energy consumption tracking


### IQbuds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iqbuds/id1152891936)

Customize your intelligent wireless earbuds to enhance your hearing experience. Personalize sound profiles, control ambient noise, and focus on specific sounds for clearer conversations and immersive audio.

**Highlights:** Ear ID hearing assessment and personalization, Focus on directional sounds, World Blend ambient noise control, SINC for clearer conversations, IQstream TV audio control, Music and call streaming

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎧 Great sound quality
- 👂 Excellent for hearing loss
- ✨ Innovative features
- 👍 Easy initial setup
- 🔋 Good battery life with case

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is buggy and frustrating
- ❌ Connectivity issues
- ⚠️ Poor customer service
- 📉 Battery drains quickly
- 🎧 Earbuds fall out easily

**Reported bugs**

- Double tap and long tap not responding
- App cancels Ear ID process if interrupted
- Ear ID disappears after logging out
- Profile selection not always switching
- Firmware updates cause issues

**Requested features**

- Add customizable EQ settings
- Implement a factory reset function
- Develop an Apple Watch version
- Add information on replacement tips
- Improve video tutorials with clearer audio or text


## Frequently asked questions

### Is in.touch 2 edition free?

in.touch 2 edition is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IQbuds free?

IQbuds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, in.touch 2 edition or IQbuds?

IQbuds is rated higher. in.touch 2 edition averages 1.7 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while IQbuds averages 3.1 from 55 ratings.

### Do in.touch 2 edition or IQbuds have ads?

IQbuds shows ads; in.touch 2 edition does not.

### Which is updated more often, in.touch 2 edition or IQbuds?

in.touch 2 edition ships an update every 3 months, and IQbuds every 3 months. Most recently, in.touch 2 edition was updated on October 24, 2026 and IQbuds on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*