HearFind vs HC Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HearFind
Easily locate lost Bluetooth hearing aids with advanced tracking technology. The app displays nearby Bluetooth devices, their distance, and signal strength. Set up notifications to be alerted when your hearing aid is back in range, even when the app is closed.
- Locate lost Bluetooth hearing aids
- Display nearby Bluetooth devices
- Show device distance and signal strength
- Graphical signal strength indicator
- Out-of-range notifications
- Track any Bluetooth hearing aid
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HearFind is the latest in tracking technology to help you easily find your lost Bluetooth Hearing Aids. HearFind intelligently detects hearing aids and also shows you list of nearby Bluetooth devices with their distance and signal strength. Device detail shows graphical signal strength to easily locate your hearing aid. If your hearing aid is out of range, you can set a notification on it. HearFind will notify you when it sees your hearing aid again. This works even when HearFind app is closed. • See distance in feet or meters. • Automatically get notified when your lost hearing aid is seen by the HearFind app. • Track and Find any Bluetooth enabled hearing aid. • Beautiful sleek design and responsive controls.
HC Remote
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This tool allows user connect and control their hearing aid, and get Remote fitting support from Specialist.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HC Remote at none against HearFind's 1. HC Remote also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. HearFind sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HC Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
HearFind ships an update every 32 months, HC Remote every 18 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | HearFind | HC Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (197 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 24.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 197 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | Every 18 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Tech Positive | Advanced Affordable Hearing, LLC |
Bugs and requests
HearFind
Reported bugs
15 issues- App doesn't find hearing aid
- Keeps saying 35% away, even when found
- Blank list of nothing
- Not very accurate distance
- Shows incorrect distances (e.g., 52 feet when 2 feet away, 126 feet, 7000 feet)
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- Doesn't see hearing aids when close
- Can't find hearing aid even when phone is directly over it
- Complete failure to detect Phonak hearing aids
- Spinning-searching icon, couldn't see target
- App says found, then loses signal
- Signal fades out if motionless
- Couldn't find hearing aid that wasn't lost
- Signal got weaker as moved closer
- No difference when paying for pro version
- Website not secure
Requested features
5 requests- Provide refunds for non-working app
- Offer free version to help those without extra money
- Include clear instructions
- Improve range detection
- Allow use without constant review prompts
HC Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HearFind
- Lifetime Unlock$19.99
HC Remote
No in-app purchases
