Comparison

RemoteLink 2 vs sum

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

Head to head
About

RemoteLink 2

This app offers discreet control over hearing aids, allowing users to personalize sound settings, monitor battery levels, and locate lost devices. It also facilitates remote support from hearing care professionals and enhances speech understanding in noisy environments.

Highlights
  • Adjust volume and sound settings
  • Switch between listening programs
  • Monitor hearing aid battery levels
  • Locate lost hearing aids
  • Remote microphone functionality
  • Customizable sound equalizer
  • Remote support from hearing professionals
Features
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RemoteLink 2 provides you with discreet, improved control over your hearing aids – so you can personalise your listening experience for any environment, find your hearing aids if they become lost, get remote support from your hearing care professional when you need it, and much more. Certain app features may require a specific hearing aid model or a firmware update. Please consult your hearing care professional for assistance with firmware updates. With RemoteLink 2, you can: • Adjust the volume of your hearing aids and various settings (e.g. remote microphone, noise reduction, and sound and streaming equalizer) • Switch between predefined programs according to the different listening situation you are in • Monitor your battery levels • Help you find your hearing aids if you lose them • Use SpeechBooster to reduce background noise and enhance speech when you need to focus on conversation. • Use your device as a remote microphone and get better access to the voice of another speaker in noisy environments • Customize your surrounding sounds with the sound equalizer • Set and track hearing aid wear-time goals with the MyDailyHearing feature • Use the streaming equalizer for a personalized listening experience. • Have your hearing aids adjusted and receive counseling from the comfort of your own home – via a live video call with your hearing care professional • Handle wireless accessories paired with your hearing aids; control multiple TV Adapters or devices, such as EduMic or ConnectClip, which can be used both for streaming and as a remote microphone • Connect to and adjust an Auracast™ broadcast (available with select hearing aids) • Get reminders to replace your wax filters to maintain sound quality (available with select hearing aids) • Reduce background noise while streaming with Streaming comfort (available with select hearing aids) First use: You need to pair your hearing aids with this app to use it to control your hearing aids. For optimal performance, we recommend updating your device to iOS 18 or later.

About

sum

Features
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sum – Your Pocket Companion for Calm and Growth Take a moment. Breathe. You’ve got this. sum is designed to help you navigate overwhelming thoughts, anxiety, and everyday stress through simple, effective tools you can use anytime, anywhere. Find Your Calm Access guided breathing exercises and grounding techniques that help you slow down, refocus, and feel more in control—whether you're at home, at work, or on the go. Build Healthy Habits Learn to manage your thoughts and emotions with practical techniques rooted in mindfulness and self-awareness. Grow With Your Pet You’re not alone on this journey. As you take care of your mental well-being, you’ll earn XP and help your virtual pet grow, evolve, and thrive alongside you. Stay Motivated Turn self-care into a rewarding experience. The more you show up for yourself, the more your progress comes to life. Simple. Supportive. Effective. No pressure. No judgment. Just tools that help you feel better, one step at a time. Start your journey today—because taking care of your mind matters.

Screenshots

RemoteLink 24 screens
sum3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: sum at every 5 weeks against RemoteLink 2's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RemoteLink 2 ships an update every 3 months, sum every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RemoteLink 2 versus sum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemoteLink 2sum
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (96 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings96 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size321 MB185 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSBO Hearingharry harrison

In-app purchases

None

RemoteLink 2

No in-app purchases

None

sum

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RemoteLink 2 free?
RemoteLink 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is sum free?
sum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RemoteLink 2 or sum have ads?
Neither RemoteLink 2 nor sum shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RemoteLink 2 or sum?
RemoteLink 2 ships an update every 3 months, and sum every 5 weeks. Most recently, RemoteLink 2 was updated on October 18, 2026 and sum on October 15, 2026.

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