Comparison

SAMBA 2 Remote vs Clarence Connect

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

Clarence Connect

Features
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Clarence Connect is your local guide to the Clarence Valley — bringing events, places, businesses, offers and useful community information together in one app. With Clarence Connect you can: • Discover local events, markets, live music, trivia nights and community activities • Explore parks, beaches, attractions and other places around the Clarence Valley • Find local businesses by name, category or location • Browse business profiles, opening hours, galleries, menus and current offers • View promotions, dining specials and weekly offers • Check weather, live traffic, fuel information and local alerts • Access emergency contacts, AED locations and Health & Care information • Search across businesses, events, offers and places from one convenient search • Browse local real estate and open homes Whether you live locally or are visiting the region, Clarence Connect helps you find what’s happening and what’s nearby — all in one place.

Screenshots

SAMBA 2 Remote4 screens
Clarence Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Clarence Connect at every 10 days against SAMBA 2 Remote's every 8 months. SAMBA 2 Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

SAMBA 2 Remote ships an update every 8 months, Clarence Connect every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SAMBA 2 Remote versus Clarence Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSAMBA 2 RemoteClarence Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB49 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMED-EL Elektromedizinische Geraete GmbHGreysen Enterprises Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

SAMBA 2 Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Clarence Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SAMBA 2 Remote free?
SAMBA 2 Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clarence Connect free?
Clarence Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SAMBA 2 Remote or Clarence Connect have ads?
Neither SAMBA 2 Remote nor Clarence Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SAMBA 2 Remote or Clarence Connect?
SAMBA 2 Remote ships an update every 8 months, and Clarence Connect every 10 days. Most recently, SAMBA 2 Remote was updated on October 29, 2026 and Clarence Connect on October 31, 2026.

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