Comparison

SAMBA 2 Remote vs myRogerMic

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

Head to head
About

SAMBA 2 Remote

Control your audio processor settings directly from your smartphone. Adjust volume, switch between programs, and monitor battery life for your device.

Highlights
  • Adjust volume
  • Switch programs
  • Check battery life
  • Smartphone control
  • Audio processor settings
Features
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The SAMBA 2 Remote is an optional mobile app which can assist with switching between simple settings of the SAMBA 2 audio processor, as predefined by your audiologist or healthcare professional. With the SAMBA 2 Remote app, you can: • Adjust the volume of your SAMBA 2 from your smartphone. • Switch between your audio processor’s programs with a simple touch. • Check how much battery you have left for extra peace of mind. For information and support on how to use the SAMBA 2 Remote, please check medel.com/support/audio-processors/samba2, or contact your local MED-EL representative (medel.com/clinic-finder).

About

myRogerMic

Control your Roger On device remotely from your smartphone. Customize microphone settings for different environments and listening preferences, including beam direction and mute functions. Check device status like battery and current mode.

Highlights
  • Control Roger On device
  • Customize microphone settings
  • Steer beam direction
  • Change microphone mode
  • Mute / unmute
  • Check device status
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With the myRogerMic app you can control your Roger On device from your smartphone. It allows you to customize your microphone settings according to environment and personal preferences. The myRogerMic app empowers you to: - Steer the direction of the beam(s) towards the speaker(s) you want to listen to - Change microphone mode - Mute / unmute - Check current device status such as battery level and actual microphone mode. Compatible models: - Roger On™ - Roger On™ iN - Roger On™ 3 Device compatibility: myRogerMic app can be used on smartphones with Bluetooth® Low-Energy (LE) capability and is iOS® Version 14.0 or newer. To check if your smartphone is compatible, please visit our compatibility checker: https://www.phonak.com/com/en/support/product-support/compatibility.html The myRogerMic app is compatible with the Phonak Roger On™ with Bluetooth connectivity. IOS® is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries. 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.

Screenshots

SAMBA 2 Remote4 screens
myRogerMic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: myRogerMic at 4.5 against SAMBA 2 Remote's 3.4. myRogerMic also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 20%) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 5). SAMBA 2 Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 14.0). 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

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

myRogerMic holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myRogerMic has 1.9K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of SAMBA 2 Remote's written reviews are positive against 46% of myRogerMic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SAMBA 2 Remote ships an update every 8 months, myRogerMic every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SAMBA 2 Remote versus myRogerMic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSAMBA 2 RemotemyRogerMic
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings)4.5 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews45.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB11 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMED-ELSonova AG

Customer experience

SAMBA 2 Remote

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral60.0%
Negative20.0%

myRogerMic

All ratings1,943 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral6.2%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive45.9%
Neutral10.8%
Negative43.2%

Bugs and requests

SAMBA 2 Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

myRogerMic

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App frequently loses settings
  • Firmware update process is unresponsive
  • Multibeam feature no longer available

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improve display and indicators
  • Add voice recognition technology
  • Provide a demo mode for clinicians
  • Add ability to save custom settings
  • Improve Bluetooth range

In-app purchases

None

SAMBA 2 Remote

No in-app purchases

None

myRogerMic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SAMBA 2 Remote free?
SAMBA 2 Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myRogerMic free?
myRogerMic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SAMBA 2 Remote or myRogerMic?
myRogerMic is rated higher. SAMBA 2 Remote averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while myRogerMic averages 4.5 from 1.9K ratings.
Do SAMBA 2 Remote or myRogerMic have ads?
Neither SAMBA 2 Remote nor myRogerMic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SAMBA 2 Remote or myRogerMic?
SAMBA 2 Remote ships an update every 8 months, and myRogerMic every 9 months. Most recently, SAMBA 2 Remote was updated on September 18, 2026 and myRogerMic on September 25, 2026.

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