MDHearing vs Hear Circle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Hear Circle
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Take control of your hearing experience with Hear Circle. Create custom settings. Get personalized tips. Track health goals. Control volume and more. Hear Circle 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 Hear Circle, 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 Hear Circle 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. Hear Circle 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 Hear Circle. For any questions about app feature availability for your specific hearing aids, please contact your hearing care professional.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MDHearing at 12.0 against Hear Circle's 16.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MDHearing ships an update every 2 months, Hear Circle every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MDHearing | Hear Circle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (1.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 518 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | AN Direct US, Inc | Starkey Laboratories |
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
Hear Circle
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MDHearing
No in-app purchases
Hear Circle
No in-app purchases
