# hearingOS vs Quadra fitting

The clearest difference is rating: Quadra fitting at 5.0 against hearingOS's 4.1. Quadra fitting also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). hearingOS's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. hearingOS sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Quadra fitting asks for nothing beyond the download.

Quadra fitting holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: hearingOS has 2.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

hearingOS ships an update every 5 days, Quadra fitting every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | hearingOS | Quadra fitting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearingos-hearing-aid-app/id1150934267/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quadra-fitting/id1578636732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 11.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [hearingOS GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150934266) | [Huizhou Jinghao Medical Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543340471) |

## What reviewers say

### hearingOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearingos-hearing-aid-app/id1150934267)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This app enhances your hearing by amplifying external audio and improving speech intelligibility using AI. It works with various earphones and allows personalized adjustments to suit your specific needs and environment.

**Highlights:** AI-powered audio processing, Speech intelligibility enhancement, Noise suppression, Amplifies external audio, Works with wireless & wired earphones, Personalized sound adjustments, Includes a hearing test

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| hearingOS Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| hearingOS Starter Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| hearingOS Premium Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| hearingOS Saver Subscription | $23.99 | per 3 months |
| hearingOS Ultra Saver | $99.99 | per year |
| hearingOS Annual Subscription | $134.99 | per year |
| hearingOS Super Saver | $149.99 | per year |
| hearingOS Annual Subscription | $199.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well with hearing aids
- 🚀 Functional app
- 👍 Helpful for occasional deafness

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constantly having issues with the app
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔌 Doesn't work with hearing aids
- 🔌 Doesn't work with Bluetooth headphones
- 🐛 Confusing and unintuitive interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Unexpected charges and billing issues
- Compatibility problems with various devices and headphones

**Requested features**

- Better instructions and guidance
- Labeling for controls
- Compatibility with more devices
- Ability to cancel subscription easily


### Quadra fitting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quadra-fitting/id1578636732)

This application allows users to remotely control their compatible hearing aid. Adjust volume, switch between listening modes, and perform hearing tests directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Volume control, Mode switching, Hearing tests, Remote operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is hearingOS free?

hearingOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Quadra fitting free?

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

### Which has better reviews, hearingOS or Quadra fitting?

Quadra fitting is rated higher. hearingOS averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Quadra fitting averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do hearingOS or Quadra fitting have ads?

Neither hearingOS nor Quadra fitting shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, hearingOS or Quadra fitting?

hearingOS ships an update every 5 days, and Quadra fitting every 12 months. Most recently, hearingOS was updated on October 26, 2026 and Quadra fitting on October 13, 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.*