Comparison

Baha Smart App vs RemoteLink 2

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

RemoteLink 2

This app offers discreet control over hearing aids, allowing users to personalize sound settings, monitor battery levels, and locate lost devices. It also facilitates remote support from hearing care professionals and enhances speech understanding in noisy environments.

Highlights
  • Adjust volume and sound settings
  • Switch between listening programs
  • Monitor hearing aid battery levels
  • Locate lost hearing aids
  • Remote microphone functionality
  • Customizable sound equalizer
  • Remote support from hearing professionals
Features
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RemoteLink 2 provides you with discreet, improved control over your hearing aids – so you can personalise your listening experience for any environment, find your hearing aids if they become lost, get remote support from your hearing care professional when you need it, and much more. Certain app features may require a specific hearing aid model or a firmware update. Please consult your hearing care professional for assistance with firmware updates. With RemoteLink 2, you can: • Adjust the volume of your hearing aids and various settings (e.g. remote microphone, noise reduction, and sound and streaming equalizer) • Switch between predefined programs according to the different listening situation you are in • Monitor your battery levels • Help you find your hearing aids if you lose them • Use SpeechBooster to reduce background noise and enhance speech when you need to focus on conversation. • Use your device as a remote microphone and get better access to the voice of another speaker in noisy environments • Customize your surrounding sounds with the sound equalizer • Set and track hearing aid wear-time goals with the MyDailyHearing feature • Use the streaming equalizer for a personalized listening experience. • Have your hearing aids adjusted and receive counseling from the comfort of your own home – via a live video call with your hearing care professional • Handle wireless accessories paired with your hearing aids; control multiple TV Adapters or devices, such as EduMic or ConnectClip, which can be used both for streaming and as a remote microphone • Connect to and adjust an Auracast™ broadcast (available with select hearing aids) • Get reminders to replace your wax filters to maintain sound quality (available with select hearing aids) • Reduce background noise while streaming with Streaming comfort (available with select hearing aids) First use: You need to pair your hearing aids with this app to use it to control your hearing aids. For optimal performance, we recommend updating your device to iOS 18 or later.

Screenshots

Baha Smart App4 screens
RemoteLink 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RemoteLink 2 at 4.0 against Baha Smart App's 2.2. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

RemoteLink 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 89 and 104 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Baha Smart App's written reviews are positive against 23% of RemoteLink 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Baha Smart App versus RemoteLink 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaha Smart AppRemoteLink 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (89 ratings)4.0 (104 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.1% of reviews22.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings89104 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size208 MB321 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCochlear LtdSBO Hearing

Customer experience

Baha Smart App

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

RemoteLink 2

All ratings96 ratings
Positive74.0%
Neutral9.4%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive22.9%
Neutral17.1%
Negative60.0%

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
Show 9 more
  • 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

RemoteLink 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Baha Smart App

No in-app purchases

None

RemoteLink 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Baha Smart App free?
Baha Smart App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RemoteLink 2 free?
RemoteLink 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Baha Smart App or RemoteLink 2?
RemoteLink 2 is rated higher. Baha Smart App averages 2.2 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while RemoteLink 2 averages 4.0 from 104 ratings.
Do Baha Smart App or RemoteLink 2 have ads?
Neither Baha Smart App nor RemoteLink 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Baha Smart App or RemoteLink 2?
Baha Smart App ships an update every 3 months, and RemoteLink 2 every 3 months. Most recently, Baha Smart App was updated on November 5, 2026 and RemoteLink 2 on November 3, 2026.

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