# AB Remote Support vs Hearing Buddy

The clearest difference is rating: AB Remote Support at 4.7 against Hearing Buddy's 4.1. AB Remote Support also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). Hearing Buddy's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 32 months) and ratings volume (162 vs 9). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hearing Buddy sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. AB Remote Support asks for nothing beyond the download.

AB Remote Support holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearing Buddy has 162 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of AB Remote Support's written reviews are positive against 33% of Hearing Buddy's.

AB Remote Support ships an update every 32 months, Hearing Buddy every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AB Remote Support | Hearing Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ab-remote-support/id1617105197/reviews)** | [4.1 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearing-buddy-speech-to-text/id6747363502/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **162** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#93** |
| Size | 68 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Advanced Bionics, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/533826496) | [Krager Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/641756538) |

## What reviewers say

### AB Remote Support

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ab-remote-support/id1617105197)

This application enables remote fitting support for specific hearing devices via Bluetooth. It acts as an interface for hearing care professionals to program devices remotely over a WiFi or cellular connection.

**Highlights:** Remote fitting support, Bluetooth connectivity, Device programming, WiFi/cellular connection, Interface for professionals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hearing Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearing-buddy-speech-to-text/id6747363502)

**Currently charting:** #93 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This app provides unlimited, real-time speech-to-text captions for conversations, designed by someone with hearing loss. It offers on-device processing for privacy and features like name and question alerts on your iPhone and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Unlimited real-time captions, On-device privacy, Apple Watch alerts for names/questions, Conversation summaries, Customizable app personality, Adjustable text size

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Buddy+ Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Buddy+ Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro | $89.99 | per year |
| Buddy+ Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Buddy+ Friend | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AB Remote Support free?

AB Remote Support is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hearing Buddy free?

Hearing Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AB Remote Support or Hearing Buddy?

AB Remote Support is rated higher. AB Remote Support averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Hearing Buddy averages 4.1 from 162 ratings.

### Do AB Remote Support or Hearing Buddy have ads?

Hearing Buddy shows ads; AB Remote Support does not.

### Which is updated more often, AB Remote Support or Hearing Buddy?

AB Remote Support ships an update every 32 months, and Hearing Buddy every 4 days. Most recently, AB Remote Support was updated on October 21, 2026 and Hearing Buddy on October 30, 2026.

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