Comparison

myRemote App vs myPhonak Junior

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

Head to head
About

myRemote App

Control and adapt your hearing aids directly from your smartphone. Adjust settings, manage listening programs, and access helpful services to enhance your hearing experience.

Highlights
  • Remote control of hearing aids
  • Adjust listening programs
  • Tinnitus signal
  • Volume control
  • Sound balance adjustment
  • Battery status display
  • Device usage statistics
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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 myRemote app enables users of dedicated hearing aids, purchased 2014 or later, to adapt these safely and conveniently to their individual requirements and to adjust and control them. In addition, the myRemote app includes various services and functions that support or automatically take over the extended use of your hearing aids. All features and services are subject to the following factors: - brand, type and platform of the hearing aid - specific functions supported by the hearing aid - services offered by the brand or distributor - country-specific availability of services Basic functions of the myRemote app: With the myRemote app the hearing aid wearer can use a smartphone to remote control the paired hearing aids. The myRemote app also offers a comfortable range of functions for simple devices in the entry-level segment, e.g. - various listening programs - tinnitus signal - volume control - sound balance Hearing aid-dependent functions of the app: Depending on the technical equipment of the hearing aids and depending on the default functions of the provider, the myRemote allows the following functions to be controlled, like - directional hearing - separate adjustment of both hearing aids - muting the hearing aids - volume control - motion sensor ... as well as displaying and setting the battery charge status, warning signals, device usage and statistics for user satisfaction Services at a glance: The availability of the listed services and features depends on the make and model of the hearing aid, distribution channel, country / region and service package. Brand specific Features: In addition to the features and services that are available to all users, this app includes features that are designed and made available to specific brands only. 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)05714880113181

About

myPhonak Junior

This app empowers children aged 6 and up to manage their hearing aid settings, adjust volume, and change programs for different environments. It also offers remote support for families to connect with hearing care professionals, providing convenience and personalized care.

Highlights
  • Remote Control for hearing aid settings
  • Personalize hearing programs
  • Access hearing aid status information
  • Remote Support with hearing care professionals
  • Parental controls for tailored experience
  • Quick information, FAQs, tips and tricks
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The myPhonak Junior app allows you and your child to be more involved in the hearing journey in a way that fits into the child’s and the family’s needs. Working together with your hearing care professional is essential to determine which features of the app will be most beneficial. The Remote Control function has been specially designed for children aged 6 years and above (with supervision when needed). It gives your child the ability to adjust the settings on their hearing aids to suit their listening preferences in more challenging environments. The myPhonak Junior app has been precisely designed to empower children in an age-appropriate without sacrificing hearing performance. Remote Support* is suitable for families and children of all ages. It gives you the opportunity to stay connected with your hearing care professional remotely. Whether your child is still young and you are the main contact person, or your child is old enough to take on the responsibility for their hearing appointments, Remote Support provides the opportunity to have ‘hearing check ins’ which can be aligned with your busy lifestyle. Remote Support appointments can be combined with clinic appointments to provide minor adjustments to the hearing aids, or simply as a special consultation touch point. * Speak to your hearing healthcare provider to see if this service is offered in your country The myPhonak Junior app empowers your child (age 6 years and above, with supervision when needed) to: - adjust the volume and change program of the hearing aids - personalize and customize hearing programs to suit challenging environments - access status information such as wearing time and battery state of charge (for rechargeable hearing aids) - access quick information, FAQs, tips and tricks Safety features in the app allow parents/guardians to: - tailor the child’s experience according to their level of development and independence through Parental control - configure Auto On when out of charger for rechargeable hearing aids - change Bluetooth bandwidth configuration for phone calls Compatible Hearing Aid models: - Phonak Audéo™ E (EON) Sphere - Phonak Audéo™ E (EON) - Phonak CROS E (EON) - Phonak Audéo™ Infinio - Phonak Sky™ Lumity - Phonak CROS™ Lumity - Phonak Naída™ Lumity - Phonak Audéo™ Lumity R, RT, RL - Phonak CROS™ Paradise - Phonak Sky™ Marvel - Phonak Sky™ Link M - Phonak Naída™ P - Phonak Audéo™ P - Phonak Audéo™ M - Phonak Naída™ M - Phonak Bolero™ M Device compatibility: The myPhonak Junior app is compatible with Phonak hearing aids with Bluetooth® connectivity. myPhonak Junior can be used on phones with Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) capability running iOS® 16.0 or newer. To check smartphone compatibility, please visit our compatibility checker: https://www.phonak.com/en-int/support/compatibility 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

myRemote App4 screens
myPhonak Junior4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: myPhonak Junior at 4.6 against myRemote App's 3.7. myPhonak Junior also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 15) and review sentiment (43% vs 20%). myRemote App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and device support (3 vs 1). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

myPhonak Junior holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myPhonak Junior has 1.1K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of myRemote App's written reviews are positive against 43% of myPhonak Junior's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myRemote App ships an update every 2 months, myPhonak Junior every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
myRemote App versus myPhonak Junior: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyRemote AppmyPhonak Junior
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (15 ratings)4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.3% of reviews42.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings151.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size248 MB239 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperSivantos Pte. Ltd.Sonova AG

Customer experience

myRemote App

All ratings15 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews172 reviews
Positive20.3%
Neutral15.1%
Negative64.5%

myPhonak Junior

All ratings1,044 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive42.6%
Neutral17.0%
Negative40.4%

User reviews

myRemote App

From 15 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Good volume controls
  • 🚀 Responsive app
  • 🚀 Excellent app
  • 👍 Hearing improvement

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable app
  • 🐛 Volume controls not working
  • 🐛 Settings not saved
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections

myPhonak Junior

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Kid-friendly design
  • 🔊 Helps with hearing
  • ❤️ Grateful for the app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔌 Requires internet connection
  • 📱 App icon too young for older users
  • ⚙️ Limited customization options

Bugs and requests

myRemote App

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App not recognizing hearing aid brands
  • Bluetooth pairing issues
  • App losing connection with hearing aids
  • Volume controls not working as expected
  • App not remembering settings

Requested features

5 requests
  • Individual volume adjustment for each hearing aid
  • Equalizer settings
  • Dedicated app for hearing aids
  • Ability to save custom settings
  • More control over hearing aid features

myPhonak Junior

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Can't save custom settings
  • Hearing aids keep reverting to automatic mode
  • App only connects to one hearing aid at a time

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to connect multiple hearing aids
  • Laptop/desktop version of the app
  • Apple Watch compatibility
  • Option to change app icon

In-app purchases

None

myRemote App

No in-app purchases

None

myPhonak Junior

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myRemote App free?
myRemote App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myPhonak Junior free?
myPhonak Junior is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, myRemote App or myPhonak Junior?
myPhonak Junior is rated higher. myRemote App averages 3.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while myPhonak Junior averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.
Do myRemote App or myPhonak Junior have ads?
Neither myRemote App nor myPhonak Junior shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myRemote App or myPhonak Junior?
myRemote App ships an update every 2 months, and myPhonak Junior every 6 months. Most recently, myRemote App was updated on October 29, 2026 and myPhonak Junior on October 31, 2026.

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