Hearing Remote vs Easy Line Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hearing Remote
This app offers discreet control over hearing aid settings like volume and programs. It provides a virtual guide for daily maintenance, allows remote adjustments from hearing care providers, and tracks listening environments and activity levels. It also includes a feature to locate misplaced devices.
- Volume and program control
- Virtual hearing aid guide
- Remote adjustments from provider
- Lifestyle data tracking
- Find my Devices feature
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Say hello to Hearing Remote and experience a life where hearing is not just about what you hear but how you hear it. With quick and seamless navigation, the Hearing Remote app allows you to easily and discretely make the adjustments you need in the moment. From volume control to programs that you can select and customize, you choose how to personalize your experience! Feel confident in your hearing journey knowing that Hearing Remote provides you with: Everyday Support Confidently manage the day-to-day maintenance of your hearing aids with the help of Tutor, your personalized virtual hearing aid guide that delivers helpful tips, reminders and advice straight to your smartphone. Connected Care Receive remote adjustments from your hearing care provider to fine tune your listening experience, without having to wait for your next appointment. Lifestyle Data Feel empowered with lifestyle data that monitors your wearing time, time spent in different listening environments and your level of physical activity. Find my Devices Gain peace of mind knowing you can track down misplaced hearing aids with Find my Devices.
Easy Line Remote
Control your hearing aids with enhanced features and personalization options. Adjust volume, sound settings, and track health data. Connect with your hearing care professional remotely for adjustments.
- Enhanced hearing controls
- Personalization options
- Volume and feature adjustment
- Sound equalizer presets and sliders
- Remote support via video call
- Health data tracking (steps, wearing time)
- Battery level and status monitoring
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The new Easy Line Remote comes with improved functionality and a new design to make your hearing experience as seamless and as tailored to your needs as possible. Easy Line Remote provides you access to enhanced hearing controls and personalization options for your hearing aid(s) in addition to tracking your health data.* The Remote Control enables you to easily make changes to your hearing aid(s) to suit your personal preferences for various listening situations. You can easily adjust the volume and various hearing aid features (e.g., noise reduction and microphone directionality) or select pre-defined programs according to the different listening situation you are in. Additionally, you can make quick adjustments to the pitch of the sound in the equalizer by using the presets (default, comfort, clarity, softer, etc.) or more personalized adjustments using the sliders (bass, middle, treble). The Remote Support allows you to meet with your hearing care professional through a live video call and have your hearing aids adjusted remotely. (by appointment) Numerous functions are available within the Health section such as Steps* and Wearing time*, including Optional goal setting*, Activity levels*. * Available on KS 10.0 and Brio 5 Finally, Easy Line Remote allows for configuration of Touch Control, setting up cleaning reminders and provides additional information, such as battery level and status of connected hearing aids and accessories. Hearing aid compatibility: - Sonite Rise - Sonite R - KS 10.0 - KS 9.0 - KS 9.0 T - Brio 5 - Brio 4 - Brio 3 - Phonak CROS™ P (KS 10.0) Device compatibility: iPhone 6s and newer running iOS Version 14.0 or newer. Phones with Bluetooth low energy (BT-LE) capability required. If you want to check if your smartphone is compatible, please visit our compatibility checker: https://ks10userportal.com/compatibility-checker/ Please find the Instruction for Use on https://www.phonak.com/ELR/userguide-link/en. IOS is a trademark of Cisco, Inc. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sonova AG is under license. Always seek the advice of a doctor in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions. The app is only available in countries where the compatible hearing instruments have received official approval for distribution. Easy Line Remote supports integration with Apple Health when connected to a compatible hearing aid such as Phonak Audéo Fit.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Easy Line Remote at every 2 months against Hearing Remote's every 5 months. Easy Line Remote also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 4.7K). On price, rating, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Hearing Remote against 4.3 for Easy Line Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.7K and 17K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of Hearing Remote's written reviews are positive against 21% of Easy Line Remote's.
Hearing Remote ships an update every 5 months, Easy Line Remote every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Hearing Remote | Easy Line Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (4.7K ratings) — better | 4.3 (17K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 23.6% of reviews — better | 20.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.7K | 17K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 223 MB | 194 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Sonova AG | Sonova AG |
Customer experience
Hearing Remote
Easy Line Remote
User reviews
Hearing Remote
From 4.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for adjusting hearing aids
- 🚀 Reliable connection when it works
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and Bluetooth issues
- 🔋 Battery drain problems
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable volume and program controls
Easy Line Remote
From 17K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Effective hearing aid controls
- 👍 Convenient Bluetooth connectivity
- 👍 Helpful health tracking features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent Bluetooth connection
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and resets
- 🐛 Settings not saving properly
- 🐛 Delayed app response times
Bugs and requests
Hearing Remote
Reported bugs
4 issues- App not recognizing hearing aids
- Settings not saving properly
- Streaming audio issues
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Independent left/right volume control
- More customization options for hearing aid settings
- Integration with smartwatch
- Improved stability and reliability
Easy Line Remote
Reported bugs
3 issues- App unable to detect or connect to hearing aids
- Bluetooth streaming issues causing audio distortion
- Unexpected program changes during use
Requested features
4 requests- Separate volume control for each ear
- More customization options for sound profiles
- Discreet interface for use in quiet environments
- Apple Watch app support
In-app purchases
Hearing Remote
No in-app purchases
Easy Line Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
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