Comparison

Nucleus Smart vs Meludia

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Nucleus Smart

This app allows users to control their hearing sound processor directly from a mobile device. Adjust volume, treble, bass, and sensitivity settings, and stream audio wirelessly. It also helps locate lost devices and monitor battery levels and usage statistics.

Highlights
  • Control sound processor settings
  • Activate wireless streaming
  • Adjust volume, treble, bass, sensitivity
  • Locate lost sound processor
  • View processor status and battery
  • Track usage statistics
Features
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As you move through your day you may be exposed to challenging noise environments. In these everyday moments, actively managing your device settings can help you to hear better. Whether you need to adjust your volume, change program or switch to direct streaming of sound, the Nucleus® Smart App can help you do it quickly, easily and discreetly. We understand you need your sound processor to be working well at all times, so you can hear your best and go about your daily activities. That’s why the Nucleus Smart App offers convenient ways to check the status of your battery, microphones and sound processor, keep track of your hearing and even find a lost processor. With the Nucleus Smart App, you can: - Change programs on your sound processor and activate wireless streaming - Adjust the volume, treble/bass and sensitivity settings (if enabled by your healthcare professional) on your sound processor - Adjust the volume of your Cochlear® True Wireless™ devices - Locate your lost sound processor - View your sound processor status and battery level - Track time spent in speech and the number of coil offs Note: To access the complete functionality of the Nucleus Smart App you will need a Cochlear Account, or you can try the app in Demo Mode. To use the Nucleus Smart App, you first need to pair your Nucleus Sound Processor with a compatible mobile device. See in-app instructions or visit our support page www.nucleussmartapp.com. Compatibility: For information regarding the sound processors, operating systems and devices that are compatible with the Smart Apps and support apps, visit www.cochlear.com/compatibility. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. The Nucleus Smart App only uses your GPS when it detects your Nucleus Sound Processor has been lost or turned off, and does not constantly track your location. Apple and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

About

Meludia

Features
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Meludia Audition is a health application designed to accompany people fitted with hearing aids throughout their listening journey. Between appointments, it lets you carry out personalised hearing tests and training sessions simply, from home, under the supervision of your hearing care professional. **Personalise your hearing aid settings** Everyone perceives sounds differently. That is why Meludia Audition incorporates the Intensity Perception Test (IPT), a Class I medical device that measures your perception of different sound levels. Results are automatically transmitted to your hearing care professional, giving them objective data on your auditory experience to fine-tune your hearing aid settings and track your progress over time. **Gradually adapt to your hearing aids** Hearing more sounds does not always mean understanding them more easily. Your brain needs time to adjust to the new sounds your hearing aids provide. The hearing training sessions in Meludia Audition help you to: - become more comfortable with the sounds from your hearing aids; - improve your listening comfort; - reduce auditory fatigue; - understand conversations better in everyday situations. **Track your progress** As you use the app, your results are compiled into a Dynamic Audio Profile (DAP). This profile allows your hearing care professional to monitor your progress, assess the impact of adjustments made, and tailor your care to your needs. You can visualise your improvements and become an active participant in your hearing journey. **Key benefits** - Hearing tests carried out at home. - Personalised training to support your adaptation to hearing aids. - Regular monitoring between appointments. - More personalised settings thanks to data shared with your hearing care professional. - Better conversation understanding and improved everyday listening comfort. **Important** Meludia Audition is intended for people fitted with hearing aids and under the care of a hearing care professional. The Intensity Perception Test (IPT) is a Class I medical device. Its results are designed to assist your hearing care professional in monitoring your care and personalising your hearing aid settings. The training sessions in the application complement the follow-up provided by your hearing care professional and do not replace their advice, your hearing aid settings, or medical guidance.

Screenshots

Nucleus Smart4 screens
Meludia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Meludia at 13.0 against Nucleus Smart's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nucleus Smart ships an update every 2 months, Meludia monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Nucleus Smart versus Meludia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNucleus SmartMeludia
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (788 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings788 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size225 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCochlear LimitedMeludia

Bugs and requests

Nucleus Smart

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes or fails to detect processors
  • Streaming audio issues and unexpected disconnections
  • Settings changes not persisting after app restarts

Requested features

4 requests
  • Apple Watch support
  • Ability to save custom settings
  • Improved Bluetooth range and stability
  • Parental controls for shared devices

Meludia

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Nucleus Smart

No in-app purchases

None

Meludia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nucleus Smart free?
Nucleus Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Meludia free?
Meludia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nucleus Smart or Meludia have ads?
Neither Nucleus Smart nor Meludia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nucleus Smart or Meludia?
Nucleus Smart ships an update every 2 months, and Meludia monthly. Most recently, Nucleus Smart was updated on November 11, 2026 and Meludia on November 8, 2026.

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