AudioKey 2 vs myPhonak Junior
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AudioKey 2
This app functions as a remote control for compatible MED-EL audio processors, allowing users to customize settings and check usage statistics. Caregivers can also utilize its features to support others, and it includes a tool to help locate misplaced devices.
- Remote control for audio processors
- Customize personal settings
- Find My Processor functionality
- Check usage statistics
- Access support material
- Configure AudioStream device
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The AudioKey 2 mobile app from MED-EL can be used as a remote control for supported MED-EL audio processors which are SONNET (EAS), SONNET 2 (EAS), and RONDO 3. Additionally, AudioKey 2 lets you customize personal settings, such as the names of programs on the audio processors. AudioKey 2 can be used by caregivers to support other users, such as young children. You can use the Find My Processor functionality to help locate lost or misplaced audio processors. AudioKey 2 also lets you check the usage statistics of the connected audio processors and quickly access helpful support material from MED-EL. If you own a MED-EL AudioStream device, you can configure it with AudioKey 2.
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: myPhonak Junior at 43% against AudioKey 2's 11%. myPhonak Junior also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). AudioKey 2's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AudioKey 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myPhonak Junior has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 11% of AudioKey 2's written reviews are positive against 43% of myPhonak Junior's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
AudioKey 2 ships an update every 4 months, myPhonak Junior every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AudioKey 2 | myPhonak Junior |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.6 (1.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | 42.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 243 MB | 239 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geraete GmbH | Sonova AG |
Customer experience
AudioKey 2
myPhonak Junior
Bugs and requests
AudioKey 2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
AudioKey 2
No in-app purchases
myPhonak Junior
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is AudioKey 2 free?
Is myPhonak Junior free?
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