Comparison

Nucleus® Support App vs CI Select

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

Head to head
About

Nucleus® Support App

This app provides essential support for users of specific sound processors, offering how-to guides, instructional videos, and daily tips for easier daily use and care. It connects users to company resources and provides troubleshooting advice.

Highlights
  • How-to instructions for sound processors
  • Instructional video playback
  • Links to Cochlear resources
  • Daily usage tips
  • Troubleshooting guidance
  • Information on technology upgrades
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About the Nucleus® Support App Cochlear™ support in the palm of your hands – wherever you are and whenever you need it. Get the help you need with your Cochlear Nucleus® 5 or Nucleus® Freedom™ Sound Processor. The Nucleus Support App is designed to help you with the daily use and care of your Nucleus 5 or Nucleus Freedom Sound Processor. It includes helpful tips and information to make living with your Nucleus® Cochlear Implant as easy and simple as possible. Some of the features inside this application include: * "How-to" instructions for using your sound processor. * Play buttons to watch instructional videos. * Hot links and images to connect you to Cochlear resources. * Daily tips to help you maximize your potential in everyday situations. * Advice on how best to use the telephone and listen to music. * Tips for when you travel, play sports, or engage in physical activities. * Troubleshooting resources. * Information on how to upgrade to newer technology. * Order Here buttons to provide convenient access to the online Cochlear Store. Company information Cochlear is the global leader in implantable hearing solutions. We are a dedicated team of more than 2,000 people who deliver the gift of sound to the hearing impaired in over 100 countries. Our vision is to connect people, young and old, to a world of sound by offering life enhancing hearing solutions. Cochlear’s mission of “Hear now. And always” embodies the company’s commitment to providing its recipients with the best possible hearing performance today and for the rest of their lives. For 30 years, Cochlear has helped over 250,000 people either hear for the first time or reconnect to their families, friends, workplaces and communities. Further information For further information about Cochlear products visit www.CochlearAmericas.com/Support We want to know what you think! If you have any comments about this app, or need email support, contact nucleusapp@cochlear.com Cochlear, the elliptical logo, and Freedom are trademarks of Cochlear Limited. Hear Now. And Always and Nucleus are registered trademarks of Cochlear Limited. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. © Cochlear Limited 2012.

About

CI Select

This app helps cochlear implant users compare different frequency allocation tables (FATs) to find the best sound quality and speech intelligibility. It allows users to test various settings and save their preferred configurations to share with their audiologist for permanent map changes.

Highlights
  • Compare different frequency allocation tables (FATs)
  • Adjust LF edge slider for sound settings
  • Save favorite FAT settings
  • Extended Frequency Mode for advanced control
  • Test sound quality and speech intelligibility
  • Share preferred settings with audiologist
Features
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For cochlear implant users. Request manual at CISelect.questions@gmail.com or https://med.nyu.edu/research/translational-auditory-research-lab/sites/default/files/ci-select-manual.pdf NOTE: Instructions for users of Cochlear devices with 22 active electrodes and default frequency allocation table (188-7938Hz). Users with deactivated electrodes or non-default FAT should consult the manual. 1) Audio link to iPhone: • N7 processor or newer: Use MiniMic 2+ with audio cable between iPhone and Mini-Mic 2+ line-in jack. • N6 processor or older: Connect iPhone via audio cable to speech processor. • Deactivate microphone input by: o Using accessory-only map (consult audiologist) o Using remote to set 100% accessory/0% microphone mix ratio NOTE: Current version may not work well with Bluetooth connection between the iPhone and the speech processor. Use wired connection only. Using CI Select: • Adjust iPhone volume to comfortable level using speech or continuous audio. • Select grid boxes (each one represents a different FAT) to compare sound quality and speech intelligibility. Use "LF edge" slider or click boxes to change settings. Red square shows current setting. Default is 188Hz (standard FAT). • Note: Slight audio delay may occur. If bothersome, minimize acoustic input by removing acoustic component, hearing device in other ear, or using ear plug in opposite ear. • Test different FATs until finding best intelligibility and sound quality. App makes no permanent changes—share preferred settings with audiologist for permanent map changes. Grid Searching Tips: • Tried FATs appear lighter green. Current FAT is red. • Click "Save Favorite" to mark promising FATs (yellow). Select multiple favorites. • "Delete last" removes most recent favorite. Repeat to reset grid. Advanced Option - Extended Frequency Mode: Default grid adjusts LF edge only (sufficient for most users). For full control: • Click "Extended Frequency Mode" (EFM) below LF edge bar • This gives access to full grid with LF edges (rows) and HF edges (columns) • Selected box shows LF & HF intersection • Toggle EFM switch to return to default view For non-standard settings, reference the full manual for detailed instructions.

Screenshots

Nucleus® Support App4 screens
CI Select3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nucleus® Support App at 28% against CI Select's 0%. Nucleus® Support App also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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

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

Nucleus® Support App ships an update every 3 months, CI Select every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Nucleus® Support App versus CI Select: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNucleus® Support AppCI Select
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB33 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCochlear LtdMario Svirsky

Customer experience

Nucleus® Support App

All ratings20 ratings
Positive15.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative72.2%

CI Select

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Nucleus® Support App

No in-app purchases

None

CI Select

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nucleus® Support App free?
Nucleus® Support App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CI Select free?
CI Select is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nucleus® Support App or CI Select have ads?
Neither Nucleus® Support App nor CI Select shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nucleus® Support App or CI Select?
Nucleus® Support App ships an update every 3 months, and CI Select every 5 months. Most recently, Nucleus® Support App was updated on October 7, 2026 and CI Select on October 1, 2026.

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