Comparison

BHM smart control vs Baha Smart App

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

Head to head

★ 2.186 ratingsView app →

About

BHM smart control

Control your hearing systems directly from your mobile device. Adjust programs, volume, mute, and check battery status discreetly. Turn your smartphone into an intelligent remote for your hearing aids.

Highlights

Direct hearing program selection
Volume adjustment (individual or combined)
Muting and unmuting hearing systems
Battery status check
Connects directly via Bluetooth Low Energy

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The BHM smart control App allows you to connect your hearing systems to your mobile device and control the functions of the hearing systems. Turn your mobile device into an intelligent remote control. The BHM smart control App allows you to control your hearing systems, inconspicuously, directly from your mobile device and without any additional device. Use these possibilities for direct control and individualization: • Direct selection of a hearing program • Volume adjustment of hearing systems for both sides together or for each side separately • Muting of hearing systems and removal of muting • Check battery status of hearing systems Connect the BHM smart control App to the hearing system: • Open the BHM smart control App • Click on the "Settings" (button at the bottom right) • Click "Left device" or "Right device" depending on which hearing system you want to connect • Select the desired hearing system to be connected • Your hearing system is now connected to the BHM smart control App Mobile device compatibility: The BHM smart control App can be used on mobile devices with Bluetooth Low Energy and iOS version 9.3 or higher. Please read the instruction for use of the hearing system before using this app. For more information and help, please visit www.bhm-tech.at.

About

Baha Smart App

Manage your compatible Baha sound processor directly from your iPhone. Adjust volume, change programs, activate streaming, and even locate a lost device. Create custom settings for different locations and access support information easily.

Highlights

Change sound processor programs
Activate wireless accessory streaming
Adjust volume and sound
Create location-based Favourites
Locate lost sound processors
View sound processor status

Features

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Control your compatible* Baha sound processor directly from your iPhone. To use the Baha Smart App, you first need to pair your iPhone to your sound processor and wait for pairing confirmation. With the Baha Smart App, you can... - Change programs on your sound processor and activate streaming from your wireless accessories - Adjust volume and sound on your sound processor and wireless accessories - Create Favourites, and link them to specific locations - Locate a lost or misplaced sound processor - View sound processor status and usage - Access support information Note: Some features require you to log into the app using your Cochlear account details. For more information and support, visit www.bahasmartapp.com *For up-to-date compatibility, visit www.cochlear.com/compatibility Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease phone battery life.

Screenshots

BHM smart control4 screens

Baha Smart App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BHM smart control at 50% against Baha Smart App's 16%. Baha Smart App's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 26 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

BHM smart control ships an update every 26 months, Baha Smart App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

BHM smart control versus Baha Smart App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	BHM smart control	Baha Smart App
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	2.1 (86 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	50.0% of reviews — better	16.1% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	86 — better
Update frequency	Every 26 months	Every 3 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS	15.0	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	91 MB	208 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	BHM-Tech Produktionsgesellschaft mbH	Cochlear Ltd

Customer experience

BHM smart control

Written reviews2 reviews

Positive50.0%

Neutral0.0%

Negative50.0%

Baha Smart App

All ratings86 ratings

Positive22.1%

Neutral9.3%

Negative68.6%

Written reviews124 reviews

Positive16.1%

Neutral8.9%

Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

BHM smart control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Baha Smart App

Reported bugs

18 issues

App fails to detect sound processor despite Bluetooth connection
Bluetooth connects but app won't pair
App crashes immediately after pairing with device
Connection drops randomly during use
Settings not saved after power save mode activation

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Retry function non-functional
App won't open or launch
Icons disappear from home screen after updates
Unable to change programs despite UI indication
Streaming cuts out without error messages
App incompatible with iPhone 15 and newer models
Battery status indicator not working
App freezes when Voiceover screen reader enabled
Login loop - reset link returns to reset request
Only syncs one hearing aid instead of both
App loses connection after battery replacement
Feedback/whistling issues persist in app
Audio handoff between iOS devices problematic

Requested features

14 requests

Customizable wallpapers/background images
Text labels for programs instead of icons only
Ability to select single ear device (left/right only)
Apple Watch complications for quick access
Backward compatibility with older BAHA models

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Stereo audio support for bilateral devices
Better audiogram adjustment without audiologist visits
Improved accessibility for visually impaired users
Integration with third-party apps like Shazam
Volume control buttons on device itself
Ability to rename programs
Dark mode option
Better iPad app version
Offline functionality for basic controls

In-app purchases

None

BHM smart control

No in-app purchases

None

Baha Smart App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BHM smart control free?

BHM smart control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Baha Smart App free?

Baha Smart App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do BHM smart control or Baha Smart App have ads?

Neither BHM smart control nor Baha Smart App shows ads.

Which is updated more often, BHM smart control or Baha Smart App?

BHM smart control ships an update every 26 months, and Baha Smart App every 3 months. Most recently, BHM smart control was updated on October 5, 2026 and Baha Smart App on October 1, 2026.