SAMBA 2 Remote vs Gabb Messenger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SAMBA 2 Remote
Control your audio processor settings directly from your smartphone. Adjust volume, switch between programs, and monitor battery life for your device.
- Adjust volume
- Switch programs
- Check battery life
- Smartphone control
- Audio processor settings
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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).
Gabb Messenger
This app enables safe video calls between friends and family and Gabb kids, with smart filtration to monitor for potential harm. Parents can access robust controls to manage their child's messaging, including flagged content, contact lists, and deletion settings, ensuring peace of mind.
- Safe video calling with smart filtration
- Parental controls for messaging
- Flagged content monitoring
- Contact management
- Message deletion settings
- Manage multiple devices
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Gabb Messenger™ Friends and family can safely video call with Gabb kids directly through the app. Safe Video Calling uses smart filtration to monitor video calls for potential harm, keeping kids safe & parents at peace. Gabb Messenger Parental Controls Gabb Parents can also use Gabb Messenger to access important parental controls to monitor & manage their child's messaging experience. As a Gabb Parent, you'll have access to the following controls: -Flagged Content: view all flagged images, video calls, texts, and links -Safe Video Calling: ability to disable/enable at any time -Deleting Settings: manage whether your child can delete messages on their device -Contact Management: manage an Approved Contact List and restrict who your child can message & video call Gabb Messenger Parental Controls are easy to use and perfect for managing multiple devices. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your child is protected while they stay connected to friends and family. Download Gabb Messenger and get started. You can learn more about Gabb Messenger at gabb.com/gabb-messenger/ More about Gabb Gabb provides safe tech made specifically to protect kids, connect families, and empower parents. Gabb devices—Gabb Watch 2, Gabb Watch 3, Gabb Phone, Gabb Phone Plus, Gabb Phone 3 Pro—were all created with kids’ safety as the top priority and provide safe “tech in steps” options for kids 5-18. All Gabb devices come with unlimited talk and text but no social media, internet, or unsafe apps. Parents can stay safely connected with their kids through GPS tracking, safe messaging, geofenced safe zones with alerts when a child’s device enters or leaves specified locations, and more. Gabb’s growing list of safe apps, like Gabb Music and Gabb Messenger, give kids more ways to learn the benefits of technology without all the dangers. Learn more at gabb.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Gabb Messenger at 3.8 against SAMBA 2 Remote's 3.4. Gabb Messenger also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (830 vs 5). SAMBA 2 Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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.
Gabb Messenger holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gabb Messenger has 830 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of SAMBA 2 Remote's written reviews are positive against 19% of Gabb Messenger's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
SAMBA 2 Remote ships an update every 8 months, Gabb Messenger every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SAMBA 2 Remote | Gabb Messenger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (5 ratings) | 3.8 (830 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews — better | 18.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 830 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MED-EL | Gabb Wireless, Inc. |
Customer experience
SAMBA 2 Remote
Gabb Messenger
Bugs and requests
SAMBA 2 Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Gabb Messenger
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashing on launch
- Syncing issues between phone and app
- Unreliable notifications of flagged messages
Requested features
4 requests- Improved app stability and reliability
- Better visibility into flagged messages
- More flexible parental control options
- Ability to monitor calls and location
In-app purchases
SAMBA 2 Remote
No in-app purchases
Gabb Messenger
No in-app purchases
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