Comparison

KINDconnect vs Hearing Aid・Live Listen・Heared

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

Head to head
About

KINDconnect

Control your hearing aids directly from your smartphone or smartwatch. Adjust volume, switch programs, check battery, and enhance speech clarity. Stream audio and locate lost devices for a seamless hearing experience.

Highlights
  • Adjust volume individually or together
  • Switch between hearing programs
  • Check hearing aid battery levels
  • Enhance speech with SpeechBooster
  • Stream calls, music, and podcasts
  • Locate lost hearing aids
  • Adjust sound with equalizers
Features
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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 • Use SpeechBooster to reduce background noise and enhance speech (available for all hearing aid models except KINDduro KD00) • 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 • Adjust streaming sounds with streaming equalizer (available for all hearing aid models except KINDduro KD00) • Adjust sounds around you with sound equalizer (available for KINDvaiya, KINDsevan 3/4/5, KINDsevan IF and KINDduro KD30) • Track your progress with MyDailyHearing feature (available for KINDvaiya, KINDsevan 3/4/5, KINDsevan IF and KINDduro KD30) • Handle wireless accessories paired with your hearing aids such as TV Adapters, Oticon EduMic or ConnectClip • Connect to and adjust an Auracast™ broadcast (available for KINDvaiya, KINDsevan 3/4/5, and KINDsevan IF) • Get reminders to replace your wax filters to maintain sound quality (available for KINDvaiya, KINDsevan 3/4/5, and KINDsevan IF) • Reduce background noise while streaming with Streaming comfort (available for KINDvaiya) 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.

About

Hearing Aid・Live Listen・Heared

Enhance your hearing with intelligent audio amplification and noise filtering through your existing headphones. This app offers personalized sound profiles and adaptive environment tuning for clearer conversations and improved audio experiences.

Highlights
  • Works with all headphones
  • Smart sound boost
  • Personalized frequency profiles
  • Adaptive environment tuning
  • Built-in hearing check
Features
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HEAR CLEARLY, LIVE FULLY Experience natural hearing support through your existing headphones Our intelligent audio engine amplifies speech, filters unwanted noise, and adapts in real time to your unique hearing profile. KEY FEATURES ・Works with all headphones, wired or Bluetooth, including AirPods. ・Smart sound boost that amplifies quiet sounds without distortion. ・Personalized frequency profiles adjustable for each ear. ・Adaptive environment tuning that automatically adjusts to your surroundings. ・Built-in hearing check to discover your hearing range in minutes. WHY USERS LOVE IT ・Hear conversations clearly again. ・Enhance sound for TV, calls, and outdoor environments. ・No extra hardware required, works seamlessly with your existing headphones. Note This app is not a medical device For professional hearing assessment, please consult a certified specialist. Terms of Use: https://hear-web.netlify.app/terms/

Screenshots

KINDconnect4 screens
Hearing Aid・Live Listen・Heared4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KINDconnect at none against Hearing Aid・Live Listen・Heared's 4. KINDconnect also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Hearing Aid・Live Listen・Heared's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Hearing Aid・Live Listen・Heared sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. KINDconnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KINDconnect ships an update every 3 months, Hearing Aid・Live Listen・Heared every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
KINDconnect versus Hearing Aid・Live Listen・Heared: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKINDconnectHearing Aid・Live Listen・Heared
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings—38 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size321 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSBO HearingKaan Atakan Aray

Customer experience

KINDconnect

Written reviews21 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

Hearing Aid・Live Listen・Heared

All ratings38 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%

In-app purchases

None

KINDconnect

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Hearing Aid・Live Listen・Heared

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Premium$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium with Free Trial3 Days trial$2.991 Month
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  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is KINDconnect free?
KINDconnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hearing Aid・Live Listen・Heared free?
Hearing Aid・Live Listen・Heared is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KINDconnect or Hearing Aid・Live Listen・Heared have ads?
Neither KINDconnect nor Hearing Aid・Live Listen・Heared shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KINDconnect or Hearing Aid・Live Listen・Heared?
KINDconnect ships an update every 3 months, and Hearing Aid・Live Listen・Heared every 3 days. Most recently, KINDconnect was updated on November 11, 2026 and Hearing Aid・Live Listen・Heared on November 8, 2026.

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