Comparison

Baha Smart 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

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.

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

Baha Smart App4 screens
myPhonak Junior4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: myPhonak Junior at 4.6 against Baha Smart App's 2.2. myPhonak Junior also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 16%) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 89). Baha Smart App's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). 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

myPhonak Junior holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myPhonak Junior has 1.1K ratings behind it against 89, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Baha Smart App's written reviews are positive against 43% of myPhonak Junior's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Baha Smart App ships an update every 3 months, myPhonak Junior every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Baha Smart App versus myPhonak Junior: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaha Smart AppmyPhonak Junior
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (89 ratings)4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.1% of reviews42.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings891.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size208 MB239 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperCochlear LtdSonova AG

Customer experience

Baha Smart App

All ratings86 ratings
Positive22.1%
Neutral9.3%
Negative68.6%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive16.1%
Neutral8.9%
Negative75.0%

myPhonak Junior

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

User reviews

Baha Smart App

From 89 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎧 Works well for some users with proper connectivity
  • 🚀 Fast pairing when functioning correctly
  • 👍 Accessible for blind and hard of hearing users
  • 🔧 Provides remote control of hearing aid settings
  • ⌚ Apple Watch companion app available

Room to improve

  • 🔴 Chronic connection failures between app and device
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • ❌ Won't detect paired Bluetooth devices
  • 🔄 Requires constant reinstallation to function
  • 📉 Loses user settings and presets unexpectedly

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

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

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

Baha Smart App

No in-app purchases

None

myPhonak Junior

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Baha Smart App free?
Baha Smart 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, Baha Smart App or myPhonak Junior?
myPhonak Junior is rated higher. Baha Smart App averages 2.2 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while myPhonak Junior averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Baha Smart App or myPhonak Junior have ads?
Neither Baha Smart App nor myPhonak Junior shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Baha Smart App or myPhonak Junior?
Baha Smart App ships an update every 3 months, and myPhonak Junior every 6 months. Most recently, Baha Smart App was updated on November 5, 2026 and myPhonak Junior on November 7, 2026.

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