Comparison

Hearing Remote vs KINDconnect

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

KINDconnect

Control your hearing aids directly from your smartphone or smartwatch. Adjust volume, switch programs, check battery, and enhance speech clarity. Stream audio and locate lost devices for a seamless hearing experience.

Highlights
  • Adjust volume individually or together
  • Switch between hearing programs
  • Check hearing aid battery levels
  • Enhance speech with SpeechBooster
  • Stream calls, music, and podcasts
  • Locate lost hearing aids
  • Adjust sound with equalizers
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 • Use SpeechBooster to reduce background noise and enhance speech (available for all hearing aid models except KINDduro KD00) • 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 • Adjust streaming sounds with streaming equalizer (available for all hearing aid models except KINDduro KD00) • Adjust sounds around you with sound equalizer (available for KINDvaiya, KINDsevan 3/4/5, KINDsevan IF and KINDduro KD30) • Track your progress with MyDailyHearing feature (available for KINDvaiya, KINDsevan 3/4/5, KINDsevan IF and KINDduro KD30) • Handle wireless accessories paired with your hearing aids such as TV Adapters, Oticon EduMic or ConnectClip • Connect to and adjust an Auracast™ broadcast (available for KINDvaiya, KINDsevan 3/4/5, and KINDsevan IF) • Get reminders to replace your wax filters to maintain sound quality (available for KINDvaiya, KINDsevan 3/4/5, and KINDsevan IF) • Reduce background noise while streaming with Streaming comfort (available for KINDvaiya) First use: You need to pair your hearing aids with this app to use it to control your hearing aids. App availability: 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.

Screenshots

Hearing Remote4 screens
KINDconnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: KINDconnect at 4 against Hearing Remote's 1. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hearing Remote ships an update every 5 months, KINDconnect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Hearing Remote versus KINDconnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHearing RemoteKINDconnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews28.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.7K — better—
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 MB321 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSonova AGSBO Hearing

Customer experience

Hearing Remote

All ratings4,733 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral7.2%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews229 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral14.4%
Negative62.4%

KINDconnect

Written reviews21 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

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

KINDconnect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hearing Remote

No in-app purchases

None

KINDconnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hearing Remote free?
Hearing Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KINDconnect free?
KINDconnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hearing Remote or KINDconnect have ads?
Neither Hearing Remote nor KINDconnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hearing Remote or KINDconnect?
Hearing Remote ships an update every 5 months, and KINDconnect every 3 months. Most recently, Hearing Remote was updated on October 19, 2026 and KINDconnect on October 17, 2026.

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