Comparison

hear.com HORIZON vs Quadra fitting

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

Quadra fitting

This application allows users to remotely control their compatible hearing aid. Adjust volume, switch between listening modes, and perform hearing tests directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Volume control
  • Mode switching
  • Hearing tests
  • Remote operation
Features
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The APP can control the hearing aid that comes with it. The APP controls the hearing aid's volume, switches modes, and tests your hearing.

Screenshots

hear.com HORIZON4 screens
Quadra fitting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Quadra fitting at 5.0 against hear.com HORIZON's 4.3. Quadra fitting also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). hear.com HORIZON's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 2). 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

Quadra fitting holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: hear.com HORIZON has 2.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

hear.com HORIZON ships an update every 2 months, Quadra fitting every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
hear.com HORIZON versus Quadra fitting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterhear.com HORIZONQuadra fitting
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (2.4K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.4K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB49 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSivantos Pte. Ltd.Huizhou Jinghao Medical Technology Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

hear.com HORIZON

All ratings2,407 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral9.8%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive43.3%
Neutral15.6%
Negative41.1%

Quadra fitting

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Quadra fitting

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

hear.com HORIZON

No in-app purchases

None

Quadra fitting

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is hear.com HORIZON free?
hear.com HORIZON is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quadra fitting free?
Quadra fitting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, hear.com HORIZON or Quadra fitting?
Quadra fitting is rated higher. hear.com HORIZON averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Quadra fitting averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do hear.com HORIZON or Quadra fitting have ads?
Neither hear.com HORIZON nor Quadra fitting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, hear.com HORIZON or Quadra fitting?
hear.com HORIZON ships an update every 2 months, and Quadra fitting every 12 months. Most recently, hear.com HORIZON was updated on October 15, 2026 and Quadra fitting on September 28, 2026.

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