# IQbuds vs myRogerMic

The clearest difference is rating: myRogerMic at 4.5 against IQbuds's 3.1. myRogerMic also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). IQbuds's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

myRogerMic holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myRogerMic has 2.2K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of IQbuds's written reviews are positive against 46% of myRogerMic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

IQbuds ships an update every 3 months, myRogerMic every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IQbuds | myRogerMic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iqbuds/id1152891936/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myrogermic/id1542183025/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 55 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 45.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 197 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nuheara Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1152891935) | [Sonova AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1256679500) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### myRogerMic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myrogermic/id1542183025)

Control your Roger On device remotely from your smartphone. Customize microphone settings for different environments and listening preferences, including beam direction and mute functions. Check device status like battery and current mode.

**Highlights:** Control Roger On device, Customize microphone settings, Steer beam direction, Change microphone mode, Mute / unmute, Check device status

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Good connectivity
- 👍 Helpful for hearing-impaired users
- 👍 Improves quality of life
- 👍 Effective in noisy environments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Poor battery life
- 🔋 Difficult to check battery status
- 👎 Difficult to use for some users
- 👎 Expensive for the features

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently loses settings
- Firmware update process is unresponsive
- Multibeam feature no longer available

**Requested features**

- Improve display and indicators
- Add voice recognition technology
- Provide a demo mode for clinicians
- Add ability to save custom settings
- Improve Bluetooth range


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IQbuds free?

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

### Is myRogerMic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IQbuds or myRogerMic?

myRogerMic is rated higher. IQbuds averages 3.1 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while myRogerMic averages 4.5 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do IQbuds or myRogerMic have ads?

IQbuds shows ads; myRogerMic does not.

### Which is updated more often, IQbuds or myRogerMic?

IQbuds ships an update every 3 months, and myRogerMic every 9 months. Most recently, IQbuds was updated on November 2, 2026 and myRogerMic on November 5, 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.*