Bernafon App vs Philips HearLink 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bernafon App
Control your hearing aids directly from your smartphone or smartwatch. Adjust volume, switch programs, and stream audio. Features like finding lost aids and remote professional visits are also available.
- Adjust hearing aid volume
- Switch hearing programs
- Stream calls and audio
- Check battery levels
- Locate lost hearing aids
- Access app support
- Online hearing care visits
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This app lets you control your hearing aids from your mobile device. It comes with an app for Apple Watch helping you discreetly change programs and adjust volume (when within Bluetooth range). Note: some features may be available depending on your hearing aid model. Check below for details. • Adjust sound volume for each hearing aid together or separately • Mute surroundings for better focus • Switch between programs set by your hearing care professional • Check battery levels • Stream calls, music, and podcasts directly to your hearing aids (availability may vary depending on your phone model) • Find your hearing aids if lost (requires location services always turned on) • Access app support and troubleshooting solutions • Meet your hearing care professional for an online visit (by appointment) • Adjust streaming sounds with streaming equalizer (available for all hearing aid models except Bernafon Zerena) • Adjust sounds around you with sound equalizer (available for Bernafon Revita, Encanta and Alpha XT models) • Track your progress with HearingCoach feature (available for Bernafon Revita, Encanta and Alpha XT models) • Handle wireless accessories paired with your hearing aids such as TV-A or SoundClip-A • Connect to and adjust an Auracast™ broadcast (available for Bernafon Revita and Encanta models) • Get reminders to replace your wax filters to maintain sound quality (available for Bernafon Revita and Encanta models) • Reduce background noise while streaming with Smart Adaptative Streaming (available for Bernafon Revita) First use: You need to pair your hearing aids with this app to use it to control your hearing aids. App availability: The app is compatible with most hearing aid models. If you have hearing aids from 2016-2018 and haven't updated them yet, a hearing aid update is required for this app to work. We recommend regular hearing aid updates during your routine check-up with your hearing care professional. For optimal performance, we recommend updating your device to iOS 18 or later. To check the latest list of compatible devices, please visit: www.bernafon.com/hearing-aid-users/hearing-aids/connectivity/compatibility
Philips HearLink 2
Control your hearing aids directly from your smartphone or smartwatch. Adjust volume, switch programs, and stream audio discreetly. Features vary by hearing aid model.
- Adjust volume
- Switch hearing programs
- Stream calls and music
- Check battery level
- Find lost hearing aids
- Access app support
- Adjust sound equalizers
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This app lets you control your hearing aids from your mobile device. It comes with an app for Apple Watch helping you discreetly change programs and adjust volume (when within Bluetooth range). Note: some features may be available depending on your hearing aid model. Check below for details. • Adjust sound volume for each hearing aid together or separately • Mute surroundings for better focus • Switch between programs set by your hearing care professional • Check battery level • Stream calls, music, and podcasts directly to your hearing aids (availability may vary depending on your phone model) • Find your hearing aids if lost (requires location services always turned on) • Access app support and troubleshooting solutions • Meet your hearing care professional for an online visit (by appointment) • Adjust streaming sounds with streaming equalizer (available for all hearing aid models except Philips HearLink 00) • Adjust sounds around you with sound equalizer (available for Philips HearLink 60, 50 and 40 models) • Track your progress with Philips Journal feature (available for Philips HearLink 60, 50 and 40 models) • Handle wireless accessories paired with your hearing aids such as TV Adapters and AudioClip • Connect to and adjust an Auracast™ broadcast (available for Philips HearLink 60 and 50 models) • Get reminders to replace your wax filters to maintain sound quality (available for Philips HearLink 60 and 50 models) • Reduce background noise while streaming with Streaming Balance (available for Philips HearLink 60) First use: You need to pair your hearing aids with this app to use it to control your hearing aids. App availability: We recommend regular hearing aid updates during your routine check-up with your hearing care professional. For optimal performance, we recommend updating your device to iOS 18 or later. To check the latest list of compatible devices, please visit: hearingsolutions.philips.com/compatibility
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Philips HearLink 2 at 50K against Bernafon App's 987. Philips HearLink 2 also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 26%) and chart position (#159 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Bernafon App against 4.5 for Philips HearLink 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Philips HearLink 2 has 50K ratings behind it against 987, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of Bernafon App's written reviews are positive against 39% of Philips HearLink 2's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bernafon App | Philips HearLink 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (987 ratings) | 4.5 (50K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | 38.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 987 | 50K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #159 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 323 MB | 322 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bernafon AG | SBO Hearing |
Customer experience
Bernafon App
Philips HearLink 2
Bugs and requests
Bernafon App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Philips HearLink 2
Reported bugs
3 issues- App fails to connect to hearing aids
- Inconsistent data tracking and reporting
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
3 requests- More granular sound adjustment options
- Ability to create custom sound profiles
- Better integration with Apple Watch
In-app purchases
Bernafon App
No in-app purchases
Philips HearLink 2
No in-app purchases
Questions
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