Comparison

hear.com HORIZON vs Eargo

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

Head to head
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

About

Eargo

Personalize your hearing devices to match your lifestyle and hearing needs. Adjust settings like volume and noise filters for optimal clarity in various environments. Access helpful tutorials, guides, and support directly through the app.

Highlights
  • Personalize hearing devices with Sound Match
  • Configure volume, treble, and bass settings
  • Adjust noise filters for speech clarity
  • Access how-to videos and user guides
  • Set up device alerts and reminders
  • Apply software updates remotely
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Download the Eargo app to personalize your Eargos for your hearing needs and lifestyle preferences. Whether you’re out dining, in a meeting, or watching TV from the comfort of your home, you can be sure you won’t miss a beat. Features: - Use Sound Match to personalize your device to your unique hearing needs. Sound Match appears automatically during first-time app use and can be accessed anytime from the app menu. - Configure settings like Volume, Treble, and Bass within each program and for each ear. (Features vary by product.) - Make situational adjustments to your hearing devices from the app. Change the program, mute/unmute, and increase/decrease the Noise Filter for your preferred speech clarity. (Features vary by product). - Stay up to date by remotely applying Eargo’s latest software updates when available. Disclaimer Eargo 5, 6, SE, 7, or 8, their accessories, and application are intended to compensate for mild to moderate hearing loss in adults (those age 18 and older). Eargo 5, 6, SE, 7, or 8, their accessories, and application are not intended to prevent, diagnose nor cure disease and/or hearing loss. Sound Match is a tool designed to give you general information about your hearing and is not a test. Please see a healthcare provider if you have recently noticed a sudden change in hearing, ear pain, and/or discharge. Please stop the use of any Eargo accessory or device if you experience discomfort (e.g. dizziness, uncomfortably loud sounds).

Screenshots

hear.com HORIZON4 screens
Eargo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: hear.com HORIZON at 4.3 against Eargo's 3.0. hear.com HORIZON also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 28%) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 153). On price, update cadence, 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

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

hear.com HORIZON holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: hear.com HORIZON has 2.4K ratings behind it against 153, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of hear.com HORIZON's written reviews are positive against 28% of Eargo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

hear.com HORIZON ships an update every 2 months, Eargo every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
hear.com HORIZON versus Eargo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterhear.com HORIZONEargo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (2.4K ratings) — better3.0 (153 ratings)
Positive reviews44.2% of reviews — better27.8% of reviews
Number of ratings2.4K — better153
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB183 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperSivantos Pte. Ltd.Eargo

Customer experience

hear.com HORIZON

All ratings2,407 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral9.8%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive44.2%
Neutral14.0%
Negative41.9%

Eargo

All ratings153 ratings
Positive41.2%
Neutral15.7%
Negative43.1%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral7.0%
Negative65.2%

User reviews

hear.com HORIZON

From 2.4K 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

Eargo

From 153 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 🚀 Seamless transition between devices
  • 💡 Helpful information and videos
  • 👍 Straightforward and intuitive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy and buggy app
  • 🔌 Drains phone battery quickly
  • 🔍 Lack of visual indicators for settings
  • 🔍 Unclear program differences
  • 🔌 Poor battery life of devices

Bugs and requests

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

Eargo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App frequently freezes and disconnects
  • App fails to connect to devices and charger
  • Inconsistent performance and functionality

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Extend app to Apple Watch
  • Provide more detailed tone and volume controls
  • Indicate current settings for volume, treble, and bass

In-app purchases

None

hear.com HORIZON

No in-app purchases

None

Eargo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is hear.com HORIZON free?
hear.com HORIZON is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eargo free?
Eargo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, hear.com HORIZON or Eargo?
hear.com HORIZON is rated higher. hear.com HORIZON averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Eargo averages 3.0 from 153 ratings.
Do hear.com HORIZON or Eargo have ads?
Neither hear.com HORIZON nor Eargo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, hear.com HORIZON or Eargo?
hear.com HORIZON ships an update every 2 months, and Eargo every 6 weeks. Most recently, hear.com HORIZON was updated on September 23, 2026 and Eargo on September 22, 2026.

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