Comparison

Easy Line Remote vs hear.com HORIZON

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

Head to head
About

Easy Line Remote

Control your hearing aids with enhanced features and personalization options. Adjust volume, sound settings, and track health data. Connect with your hearing care professional remotely for adjustments.

Highlights
  • Enhanced hearing controls
  • Personalization options
  • Volume and feature adjustment
  • Sound equalizer presets and sliders
  • Remote support via video call
  • Health data tracking (steps, wearing time)
  • Battery level and status monitoring
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The new Easy Line Remote comes with improved functionality and a new design to make your hearing experience as seamless and as tailored to your needs as possible. Easy Line Remote provides you access to enhanced hearing controls and personalization options for your hearing aid(s) in addition to tracking your health data.* The Remote Control enables you to easily make changes to your hearing aid(s) to suit your personal preferences for various listening situations. You can easily adjust the volume and various hearing aid features (e.g., noise reduction and microphone directionality) or select pre-defined programs according to the different listening situation you are in. Additionally, you can make quick adjustments to the pitch of the sound in the equalizer by using the presets (default, comfort, clarity, softer, etc.) or more personalized adjustments using the sliders (bass, middle, treble). The Remote Support allows you to meet with your hearing care professional through a live video call and have your hearing aids adjusted remotely. (by appointment) Numerous functions are available within the Health section such as Steps* and Wearing time*, including Optional goal setting*, Activity levels*. * Available on KS 10.0 and Brio 5 Finally, Easy Line Remote allows for configuration of Touch Control, setting up cleaning reminders and provides additional information, such as battery level and status of connected hearing aids and accessories. Hearing aid compatibility: - Sonite Rise - Sonite R - KS 10.0 - KS 9.0 - KS 9.0 T - Brio 5 - Brio 4 - Brio 3 - Phonak CROS™ P (KS 10.0) Device compatibility: iPhone 6s and newer running iOS Version 14.0 or newer. Phones with Bluetooth low energy (BT-LE) capability required. If you want to check if your smartphone is compatible, please visit our compatibility checker: https://ks10userportal.com/compatibility-checker/ Please find the Instruction for Use on https://www.phonak.com/ELR/userguide-link/en. IOS is a trademark of Cisco, Inc. 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. Always seek the advice of a doctor in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions. The app is only available in countries where the compatible hearing instruments have received official approval for distribution. Easy Line Remote supports integration with Apple Health when connected to a compatible hearing aid such as Phonak Audéo Fit.

About

hear.com HORIZON

Control your hearing system discreetly and comfortably via your smartphone. Stream multimedia content, adjust amplification programs, and activate innovative listening functions for an optimized hearing experience.

Highlights
  • Remote control of hearing aid functions
  • Volume and program adjustment
  • Direct multimedia streaming via Bluetooth
  • Speech Focus for clear understanding
  • Panorama Effect for 360° listening
  • MY MODE with specialized listening settings
  • Battery status and device information
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Disclaimer:This app is intended for download and use by individuals aged 18 years and above only. The information provided through this app is for general informational purposes and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should consult a qualified Healthcare Professional (HCP)for any medical questions, concerns, or assistance. The indispensable app for all hear.com HORIZON hearing aid wearers. The hear.com HORIZON app allows you to discreetly control the pioneering hearing system from hear.com in complete comfort via your smartphone. Transfer multimedia content such as music or phone calls directly to the hearing aid, set different amplification programs and activate innovative functions such as SPEECH FOCUS, PANORAMA EFFECT and the world first MY MODE functionality. Thanks to the simple, intuitive user interface, you'll be able to use it right from the start. Remote Control Control all functions and settings of your hear.com horizon hearing aid from the smartphone screen: • Volume • Hearing programs • Tonal balance • SPEECH FOCUS for particularly clear speech understanding • PANORAMA EFFECT for a unique 360° all-round listening experience • MY MODE with four new functions making each hearing situation perfect: MUSIC MODE, ACTIVE MODE, COMFORT MODE and RELAX MODE. Direct Streaming Transfer multimedia content directly to the hearing aid via Bluetooth connection: • Music • Calls • TV sound • Audio books • Web content Device information: • Battery status • Warning message • Statistics on device usage The user guide for the app can be accessed from the app settings menu. Alternatively, you can download the user guide in electronic form from www.wsaud.com or order a printed version from the same address. The printed version will be made available to you free of charge within 7 working days. Manufactured by WSAUD A/S Nymøllevej 6 3540 Lynge Denmark UDI-DI (01)05714880113228

Screenshots

Easy Line Remote4 screens
hear.com HORIZON4 screens

Verdict

The call

Easy Line Remote and hear.com HORIZON both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 43% of hear.com HORIZON's written reviews are positive against 21% of Easy Line Remote's. hear.com HORIZON also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Easy Line Remote's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 2.6K). On price, rating, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Easy Line Remote against 4.3 for hear.com HORIZON. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Easy Line Remote has 18K ratings behind it against 2.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of Easy Line Remote's written reviews are positive against 43% of hear.com HORIZON's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Easy Line Remote versus hear.com HORIZON: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasy Line Remotehear.com HORIZON
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (18K ratings)4.3 (2.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews43.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18K — better2.6K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB202 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSonova AGSivantos Pte. Ltd.

Customer experience

Easy Line Remote

All ratings17,016 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral8.2%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews257 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral12.8%
Negative65.8%

hear.com HORIZON

All ratings2,407 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral9.8%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral15.2%
Negative41.3%

User reviews

Easy Line Remote

From 18K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Effective hearing aid controls
  • 👍 Convenient Bluetooth connectivity
  • 👍 Helpful health tracking features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent Bluetooth connection
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and resets
  • 🐛 Settings not saving properly
  • 🐛 Delayed app response times

hear.com HORIZON

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 🚀 Convenient remote control of hearing aids
  • 💡 Useful features like speech focus and relax mode
  • 🎉 Excellent sound quality and hearing experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent Bluetooth connectivity issues
  • 🔧 Settings reset after charging or turning off
  • 🔍 Limited customization options
  • 🔇 Disappointing streaming and music performance

Bugs and requests

Easy Line Remote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App unable to detect or connect to hearing aids
  • Bluetooth streaming issues causing audio distortion
  • Unexpected program changes during use

Requested features

4 requests
  • Separate volume control for each ear
  • More customization options for sound profiles
  • Discreet interface for use in quiet environments
  • Apple Watch app support

hear.com HORIZON

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes frequently
  • Bluetooth pairing and connection problems
  • Inconsistent performance across different environments

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add EQ settings and more audio customization
  • Implement a 'find my hearing aids' feature
  • Allow saving of custom settings profiles
  • Improve compatibility with newer iOS versions

In-app purchases

None

Easy Line Remote

No in-app purchases

None

hear.com HORIZON

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Easy Line Remote free?
Easy Line Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is hear.com HORIZON free?
hear.com HORIZON is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Easy Line Remote or hear.com HORIZON?
hear.com HORIZON is rated higher. Easy Line Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while hear.com HORIZON averages 4.3 from 2.6K ratings.
Do Easy Line Remote or hear.com HORIZON have ads?
Neither Easy Line Remote nor hear.com HORIZON shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Easy Line Remote or hear.com HORIZON?
Easy Line Remote ships an update every 2 months, and hear.com HORIZON every 2 months. Most recently, Easy Line Remote was updated on October 29, 2026 and hear.com HORIZON on October 29, 2026.

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