otoTune vs Hearing Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
otoTune
Personalize your Sontro hearing aids with a quick, patented test. This app offers guided setup for new users and fine-tuning controls to adjust sound. Create an account to unlock the full potential of your hearing devices.
- Personalize hearing aids with a 3-minute test
- Guided setup tutorial for new users
- Fine-tune Sontro device sound
- Create a Soundwave account
- Access hearing aid controls
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Soundwave Hearing customers can get the most out of their Sontro hearing aids by downloading the otoTune mobile app. Take control of your hearing aids by personalizing them using our patented 3-minute test. A guided tutorial can assist in setting up the hearing aids for first time users. App users can also access a variety of controls to fine tune the sound of their Sontro devices. Download the app and create a Soundwave account to start enjoying the full benefits of your Sontro hearing aids. The otoTune app is intended only for Soundwave Hearing customers who own Sontro hearing aids. The app functionality and information displayed in this app does not constitute a medical diagnosis and you should always consult a healthcare professional for an assessment of your hearing.
Hearing Control
Manage your hearing aid with this application. Adjust volume, switch between listening modes, and perform hearing tests directly from your device. It offers comprehensive control for a personalized hearing experience.
- Volume adjustment
- Mode switching
- Hearing tests
- Hearing aid control
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The APP can control the hearing aid that comes with it. The APP controls the hearing aid's volume, switches modes, and tests your hearing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Hearing Control at none against otoTune's shown. Hearing Control also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). otoTune's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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.
otoTune holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 5 respectively.
otoTune ships an update every 2 months, Hearing Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | otoTune | Hearing Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (9 ratings) — better | 4.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 163 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Soundwave Hearing LLC | Huizhou Jinghao Medical Technology Co.,Ltd. |
Customer experience
otoTune
Hearing Control
In-app purchases
otoTune
No in-app purchases
Hearing Control
No in-app purchases
