Comparison

Hearing Remote vs Bernafon App

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Bernafon App

Control your hearing aids directly from your smartphone or smartwatch. Adjust volume, switch programs, and stream audio. Features like finding lost aids and remote professional visits are also available.

Highlights
  • Adjust hearing aid volume
  • Switch hearing programs
  • Stream calls and audio
  • Check battery levels
  • Locate lost hearing aids
  • Access app support
  • Online hearing care visits
Features
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This app lets you control your hearing aids from your mobile device. It comes with an app for Apple Watch helping you discreetly change programs and adjust volume (when within Bluetooth range). Note: some features may be available depending on your hearing aid model. Check below for details. • Adjust sound volume for each hearing aid together or separately • Mute surroundings for better focus • Switch between programs set by your hearing care professional • Check battery levels • Stream calls, music, and podcasts directly to your hearing aids (availability may vary depending on your phone model) • Find your hearing aids if lost (requires location services always turned on) • Access app support and troubleshooting solutions • Meet your hearing care professional for an online visit (by appointment) • Adjust streaming sounds with streaming equalizer (available for all hearing aid models except Bernafon Zerena) • Adjust sounds around you with sound equalizer (available for Bernafon Revita, Encanta and Alpha XT models) • Track your progress with HearingCoach feature (available for Bernafon Revita, Encanta and Alpha XT models) • Handle wireless accessories paired with your hearing aids such as TV-A or SoundClip-A • Connect to and adjust an Auracast™ broadcast (available for Bernafon Revita and Encanta models) • Get reminders to replace your wax filters to maintain sound quality (available for Bernafon Revita and Encanta models) • Reduce background noise while streaming with Smart Adaptative Streaming (available for Bernafon Revita) First use: You need to pair your hearing aids with this app to use it to control your hearing aids. App availability: The app is compatible with most hearing aid models. If you have hearing aids from 2016-2018 and haven't updated them yet, a hearing aid update is required for this app to work. We recommend regular hearing aid updates during your routine check-up with your hearing care professional. For optimal performance, we recommend updating your device to iOS 18 or later. To check the latest list of compatible devices, please visit: www.bernafon.com/hearing-aid-users/hearing-aids/connectivity/compatibility

Screenshots

Hearing Remote4 screens
Bernafon App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hearing Remote at 4.7K against Bernafon App's 746. Bernafon App's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Hearing Remote against 4.5 for Bernafon App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearing Remote has 4.7K ratings behind it against 746, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of Hearing Remote's written reviews are positive against 26% of Bernafon App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hearing Remote ships an update every 5 months, Bernafon App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hearing Remote versus Bernafon App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHearing RemoteBernafon App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4.7K ratings)4.5 (746 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.3% of reviews25.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.7K — better746
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB323 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSonova AGBernafon AG

Customer experience

Hearing Remote

All ratings4,733 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral7.2%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews227 reviews
Positive23.3%
Neutral14.1%
Negative62.6%

Bernafon App

All ratings746 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral5.8%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive25.5%
Neutral9.6%
Negative64.9%

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

Bernafon App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hearing Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Bernafon App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hearing Remote free?
Hearing Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bernafon App free?
Bernafon App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hearing Remote or Bernafon App?
Bernafon App is rated higher. Hearing Remote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Bernafon App averages 4.5 from 746 ratings.
Do Hearing Remote or Bernafon App have ads?
Neither Hearing Remote nor Bernafon App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hearing Remote or Bernafon App?
Hearing Remote ships an update every 5 months, and Bernafon App every 3 months. Most recently, Hearing Remote was updated on October 15, 2026 and Bernafon App on October 16, 2026.

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