Hearing Remote vs AudioKey 2
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.
AudioKey 2
This app functions as a remote control for compatible MED-EL audio processors, allowing users to customize settings and check usage statistics. Caregivers can also utilize its features to support others, and it includes a tool to help locate misplaced devices.
- Remote control for audio processors
- Customize personal settings
- Find My Processor functionality
- Check usage statistics
- Access support material
- Configure AudioStream device
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The AudioKey 2 mobile app from MED-EL can be used as a remote control for supported MED-EL audio processors which are SONNET (EAS), SONNET 2 (EAS), and RONDO 3. Additionally, AudioKey 2 lets you customize personal settings, such as the names of programs on the audio processors. AudioKey 2 can be used by caregivers to support other users, such as young children. You can use the Find My Processor functionality to help locate lost or misplaced audio processors. AudioKey 2 also lets you check the usage statistics of the connected audio processors and quickly access helpful support material from MED-EL. If you own a MED-EL AudioStream device, you can configure it with AudioKey 2.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AudioKey 2 at 5.0 against Hearing Remote's 4.4. Hearing Remote's advantage is ratings volume (4.7K vs 1) and review sentiment (23% vs 11%). 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.
AudioKey 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearing Remote has 4.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of Hearing Remote's written reviews are positive against 11% of AudioKey 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Hearing Remote ships an update every 5 months, AudioKey 2 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hearing Remote | AudioKey 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (4.7K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.3% of reviews — better | 11.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.7K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 223 MB | 243 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Sonova AG | MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geraete GmbH |
Customer experience
Hearing Remote
AudioKey 2
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
AudioKey 2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hearing Remote
No in-app purchases
AudioKey 2
No in-app purchases
