Comparison

MDHearing vs My Audibel

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

Head to head
About

MDHearing

This app empowers users to manage their compatible smart hearing aids directly from their smartphone. It allows for personalized sound customization, volume control, and battery monitoring. Users can also request remote adjustments from specialists and locate misplaced devices.

Highlights
  • Remote hearing aid control
  • Personalized sound profiles
  • Volume adjustment
  • Program selection by environment
  • Battery level monitoring
  • Remote specialist tuning
  • Locate lost hearing aids
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The MDHearing app is a hearing health app that allows you to control your MDHearing smart hearing aids from your mobile device—anytime, anywhere. The MDHearing app is compatible with the following hearing aids: • MDHearingAid CORE • MDHearingAid VOLT MAX • MDHearingAid VOLT MAX 2 • MDHearingAid NEO XS PRO Customize and control your hearing aid settings for your specific needs with the touch of your smartphone or tablet. • Create a personal profile for each ear and instantly customize the settings for your specific needs • Control the volume of your hearing aids • Select the program to suit your environment • View hearing aid battery levels • Update your profile as your hearing needs change over time • Request remote assistance and an MDHearing specialist will remotely fine-tune your settings through the app • Locate lost or misplaced hearing aids

About

My Audibel

Manage your hearing experience with custom settings, personalized tips, and health tracking. Adjust volume, equalize sound, and monitor activity goals. This app helps you adapt to hearing aids and stay safe with fall detection.

Highlights
  • Customizable sound settings
  • Personalized hearing tips
  • Health and activity tracking
  • Volume and equalizer control
  • Remote hearing aid adjustments
  • Hearing aid location tracking
  • Fall detection and alerts
Features
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Take control of your hearing experience with My Audibel. Create custom settings. Get personalized tips. Track health goals. Control volume and more. My Audibel puts you in charge of your hearing journey and overall wellness. All at your fingertips. Created with the help of hearing aid wearers, this easy-to-use app allows you to: HEAR BETTER ANYWHERE Make instant adjustments for clearer speech and reduced noise—even in the toughest listening environments. Plus, customize sound settings for your favorite places. Equalizer and volume? You control them. With My Audibel, your hearing aids are just the way you need them. At all times. GET TIPS, TOOLS AND RESOURCES Adapt to hearing aids faster with quick how-to's, tips, and videos. All tailored for where you are on your hearing journey. Access remote hearing aid adjustments from your hearing care professional—right from your armchair. Lose a hearing aid? Use My Audibel to track the location and simplify your life. MONITOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS Monitor daily hearing and physical activity to help you stay healthy. Set and achieve goals for hearing, steps, exercise, and beyond. Get personal and detailed insights into your activity levels. My Audibel can even detect your falls and notify the people you choose—keeping you safe while active. And much more. It’s never been easier to take control of your hearing journey. And live your best life—with My Audibel. Visit www.audibel.com/apps/my-audibel/ for device compatibility information, usage instructions, how-to videos, and more details on features. For any questions about app feature availability for your specific hearing aids, please contact your hearing care professional.

Screenshots

MDHearing4 screens
My Audibel3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MDHearing at 4.1 against My Audibel's 3.6. MDHearing also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 32) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MDHearing holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MDHearing has 1.8K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of MDHearing's written reviews are positive against 33% of My Audibel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MDHearing ships an update every 2 months, My Audibel every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MDHearing versus My Audibel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMDHearingMy Audibel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.8K ratings) — better3.6 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews36.5% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better32
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB506 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAN Direct US, IncStarkey Laboratories

Customer experience

MDHearing

All ratings1,708 ratings
Positive76.8%
Neutral12.2%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive36.5%
Neutral15.4%
Negative48.1%

My Audibel

All ratings32 ratings
Positive53.1%
Neutral21.9%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative53.3%

User reviews

MDHearing

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Customizable settings
  • 💡 Helpful customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Battery life problems
  • 🔇 Sound quality concerns

My Audibel

From 32 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Fast connection
  • 💡 AI for surroundings
  • 👍 Easy to navigate
  • 👍 Easy to adjust settings

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes repeatedly
  • 🐛 Connection issues
  • 🐛 App unstable
  • 🐛 Data logs inaccurate
  • 🐛 App doesn't hold settings

Bugs and requests

MDHearing

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not recognizing hearing aids
  • Frequent disconnections
  • Hearing aid malfunctions

Requested features

3 requests
  • More fine-tuning options
  • Improved Bluetooth connectivity
  • Longer battery life

My Audibel

Reported bugs

22 issues
  • App crashes repeatedly
  • Connection issues
  • App unstable
  • Data logs inaccurate
  • App doesn't hold settings
Show 17 more
  • Sporadic connection
  • Hearing aids don't sync
  • App doesn't recognize aids
  • Invite caregiver feature fails
  • Doesn't work after 6 PM
  • Random program changes
  • Not seamless across Apple devices
  • Can't connect to app
  • Can't make calls
  • App doesn't pick up both hearing aids
  • App corrupt
  • App works only on Home Screen
  • Kills ring and notification tones
  • Tap control issues with Smart Assistant
  • Alert sounds not working in Edge Mode
  • Update issues
  • Not finding hearing aids

Requested features

5 requests
  • Apple Watch shortcut/app
  • Higher-tech options
  • Control from Apple Watch
  • Watch face shortcut
  • Apple Watch volume control and program changes

In-app purchases

None

MDHearing

No in-app purchases

None

My Audibel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MDHearing free?
MDHearing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Audibel free?
My Audibel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MDHearing or My Audibel?
MDHearing is rated higher. MDHearing averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while My Audibel averages 3.6 from 32 ratings.
Do MDHearing or My Audibel have ads?
Neither MDHearing nor My Audibel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MDHearing or My Audibel?
MDHearing ships an update every 2 months, and My Audibel every 5 weeks. Most recently, MDHearing was updated on November 6, 2026 and My Audibel on November 3, 2026.

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