Comparison

Nucleus® Support App vs myPhonak Junior

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

myPhonak Junior

This app empowers children aged 6 and up to manage their hearing aid settings, adjust volume, and change programs for different environments. It also offers remote support for families to connect with hearing care professionals, providing convenience and personalized care.

Highlights
  • Remote Control for hearing aid settings
  • Personalize hearing programs
  • Access hearing aid status information
  • Remote Support with hearing care professionals
  • Parental controls for tailored experience
  • Quick information, FAQs, tips and tricks
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The myPhonak Junior app allows you and your child to be more involved in the hearing journey in a way that fits into the child’s and the family’s needs. Working together with your hearing care professional is essential to determine which features of the app will be most beneficial. The Remote Control function has been specially designed for children aged 6 years and above (with supervision when needed). It gives your child the ability to adjust the settings on their hearing aids to suit their listening preferences in more challenging environments. The myPhonak Junior app has been precisely designed to empower children in an age-appropriate without sacrificing hearing performance. Remote Support* is suitable for families and children of all ages. It gives you the opportunity to stay connected with your hearing care professional remotely. Whether your child is still young and you are the main contact person, or your child is old enough to take on the responsibility for their hearing appointments, Remote Support provides the opportunity to have ‘hearing check ins’ which can be aligned with your busy lifestyle. Remote Support appointments can be combined with clinic appointments to provide minor adjustments to the hearing aids, or simply as a special consultation touch point. * Speak to your hearing healthcare provider to see if this service is offered in your country The myPhonak Junior app empowers your child (age 6 years and above, with supervision when needed) to: - adjust the volume and change program of the hearing aids - personalize and customize hearing programs to suit challenging environments - access status information such as wearing time and battery state of charge (for rechargeable hearing aids) - access quick information, FAQs, tips and tricks Safety features in the app allow parents/guardians to: - tailor the child’s experience according to their level of development and independence through Parental control - configure Auto On when out of charger for rechargeable hearing aids - change Bluetooth bandwidth configuration for phone calls Compatible Hearing Aid models: - Phonak Audéo™ E (EON) Sphere - Phonak Audéo™ E (EON) - Phonak CROS E (EON) - Phonak Audéo™ Infinio - Phonak Sky™ Lumity - Phonak CROS™ Lumity - Phonak Naída™ Lumity - Phonak Audéo™ Lumity R, RT, RL - Phonak CROS™ Paradise - Phonak Sky™ Marvel - Phonak Sky™ Link M - Phonak Naída™ P - Phonak Audéo™ P - Phonak Audéo™ M - Phonak Naída™ M - Phonak Bolero™ M Device compatibility: The myPhonak Junior app is compatible with Phonak hearing aids with Bluetooth® connectivity. myPhonak Junior can be used on phones with Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) capability running iOS® 16.0 or newer. To check smartphone compatibility, please visit our compatibility checker: https://www.phonak.com/en-int/support/compatibility IOS® is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sonova AG is under license.

Screenshots

Nucleus® Support App4 screens
myPhonak Junior4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: myPhonak Junior at 4.6 against Nucleus® Support App's 2.0. myPhonak Junior also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 20) and review sentiment (43% vs 28%). Nucleus® Support App's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

myPhonak Junior holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myPhonak Junior has 1.1K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Nucleus® Support App's written reviews are positive against 43% of myPhonak Junior's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nucleus® Support App ships an update every 3 months, myPhonak Junior every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Nucleus® Support App versus myPhonak Junior: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNucleus® Support AppmyPhonak Junior
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (20 ratings)4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews42.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings201.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB239 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperCochlear LimitedSonova AG

Customer experience

Nucleus® Support App

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

myPhonak Junior

All ratings1,044 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive42.6%
Neutral17.0%
Negative40.4%

Bugs and requests

Nucleus® Support App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

myPhonak Junior

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Can't save custom settings
  • Hearing aids keep reverting to automatic mode
  • App only connects to one hearing aid at a time

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to connect multiple hearing aids
  • Laptop/desktop version of the app
  • Apple Watch compatibility
  • Option to change app icon

In-app purchases

None

Nucleus® Support App

No in-app purchases

None

myPhonak Junior

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nucleus® Support App free?
Nucleus® Support App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myPhonak Junior free?
myPhonak Junior is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nucleus® Support App or myPhonak Junior?
myPhonak Junior is rated higher. Nucleus® Support App averages 2.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while myPhonak Junior averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Nucleus® Support App or myPhonak Junior have ads?
Neither Nucleus® Support App nor myPhonak Junior shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nucleus® Support App or myPhonak Junior?
Nucleus® Support App ships an update every 3 months, and myPhonak Junior every 6 months. Most recently, Nucleus® Support App was updated on October 21, 2026 and myPhonak Junior on October 20, 2026.

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