Comparison

Eargo vs Sonify Hearing

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Eargo

Personalize your hearing devices to match your lifestyle and hearing needs. Adjust settings like volume and noise filters for optimal clarity in various environments. Access helpful tutorials, guides, and support directly through the app.

Highlights
  • Personalize hearing devices with Sound Match
  • Configure volume, treble, and bass settings
  • Adjust noise filters for speech clarity
  • Access how-to videos and user guides
  • Set up device alerts and reminders
  • Apply software updates remotely
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Download the Eargo app to personalize your Eargos for your hearing needs and lifestyle preferences. Whether you’re out dining, in a meeting, or watching TV from the comfort of your home, you can be sure you won’t miss a beat. Features: - Use Sound Match to personalize your device to your unique hearing needs. Sound Match appears automatically during first-time app use and can be accessed anytime from the app menu. - Configure settings like Volume, Treble, and Bass within each program and for each ear. (Features vary by product.) - Make situational adjustments to your hearing devices from the app. Change the program, mute/unmute, and increase/decrease the Noise Filter for your preferred speech clarity. (Features vary by product). - Stay up to date by remotely applying Eargo’s latest software updates when available. Disclaimer Eargo 5, 6, SE, 7, or 8, their accessories, and application are intended to compensate for mild to moderate hearing loss in adults (those age 18 and older). Eargo 5, 6, SE, 7, or 8, their accessories, and application are not intended to prevent, diagnose nor cure disease and/or hearing loss. Sound Match is a tool designed to give you general information about your hearing and is not a test. Please see a healthcare provider if you have recently noticed a sudden change in hearing, ear pain, and/or discharge. Please stop the use of any Eargo accessory or device if you experience discomfort (e.g. dizziness, uncomfortably loud sounds).

About

Sonify Hearing

Control and customize your hearing aids with this app. Adjust sound programs, personalize audio settings, and stream media directly to your devices. An onboarding tutorial and customer support are available.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Customizable sound programs
  • Individual volume control per ear
  • Personalize treble, midrange, and bass
  • Whisper Boost for soft sounds
  • Noise Reduction
  • Onboarding tutorial
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The Sonify Hearing App is compatible with Sonify Hearing over the counter hearing aids that use Bluetooth® technology to let you control your devices, customize their sound, and stream phone calls, music, and other media directly to your hearing aids when paired with your smartphone. Sonify Hearing App features: Two easy to use App screens provide lots of flexibility to adjust the sound to your environment and personal preference. Main Screen • Select from 4 audio programs that are tailored for different listening environments: Home, Restaurant, Outside, or Music • Adjust the volume for each ear individually or together with dual or single volume controls Sound Options Screen • Personalize each audio program’s treble, midrange and bass with Brightness, Presence, and Fullness • Increase amplification for only softer sounds with Whisper Boost • Decrease the level of background noise with Noise Reduction A short, easy-to-follow onboarding tutorial will get you started and help you learn about the features, pair your hearing devices to your phone, and connect them to the App. If you need any help, call the number provided in the App, quick start guide, or user manual and Sonify Hearing customer support will be happy to assist you. Mobile app is not required to use the hearing aids.

Screenshots

Eargo4 screens
Sonify Hearing2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sonify Hearing at 5.0 against Eargo's 3.0. Sonify Hearing also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.4). Eargo's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (154 vs 1). 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

Sonify Hearing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eargo has 154 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eargo ships an update monthly, Sonify Hearing every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Eargo versus Sonify Hearing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEargoSonify Hearing
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (154 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings154 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size183 MB264 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEargoNovidan, Inc.

Customer experience

Eargo

All ratings154 ratings
Positive41.6%
Neutral15.6%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive27.1%
Neutral7.6%
Negative65.3%

Sonify Hearing

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Eargo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App frequently freezes and disconnects
  • App fails to connect to devices and charger
  • Inconsistent performance and functionality

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Extend app to Apple Watch
  • Provide more detailed tone and volume controls
  • Indicate current settings for volume, treble, and bass

Sonify Hearing

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Eargo

No in-app purchases

None

Sonify Hearing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eargo free?
Eargo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sonify Hearing free?
Sonify Hearing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Eargo or Sonify Hearing?
Sonify Hearing is rated higher. Eargo averages 3.0 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while Sonify Hearing averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Eargo or Sonify Hearing have ads?
Neither Eargo nor Sonify Hearing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eargo or Sonify Hearing?
Eargo ships an update monthly, and Sonify Hearing every 11 months. Most recently, Eargo was updated on October 14, 2026 and Sonify Hearing on October 7, 2026.

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