Comparison

HEARING AID APP | Live listen vs GENIUSlink

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

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About

HEARING AID APP | Live listen

This app amplifies sound for clearer listening and offers personalized hearing correction. It includes a hearing test, live transcription, and various amplification modes to enhance your auditory experience. Premium features provide advanced sound boosting and noise suppression.

Highlights
  • 11x Sound Boost
  • Live Listen & Amplify
  • Personalized Hearing Correction
  • In-situ Hearing Test
  • Live Transcriber (Speech-to-Text)
  • Bluetooth Device Support
  • Apple HealthKit Integration
Features
Currently charting
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◆ HEARING AID APP WITH 11× SOUND BOOST ◆ LIVE LISTEN & AMPLIFY ◆ TEST HEARING & SAVE TO APPLE HEALTHKIT ◆ MUSIC VOLUME BOOST — LIVE LISTEN ◆ START HEARING CLEARLY WITH SOUND AMPLIFICATION ● Award-Winning: ◦ Recognized as the Microsoft Inspire P2P Contest Winner in 2017 & 2018 ◦ PC Magazine – Best Soft of 2014 ◦ Lern Award – The Best Learning Program 2018 ◦ Science About Us: 55+ research publications FREE Features: ● Personalized hearing correction for each ear ● in-situ (built-in) hearing test ● Dynamic compression to amplify quiet sounds ● 4 sound amplification modes ● Live Transcriber - speech-to-text for conversations & lectures ● Supports Bluetooth devices & wireless headphones, including AirPods ● Apple HealthKit integration: monitor and track hearing changes ● Built-in Music Player ● Tinnitus Pitch Matching Test PREMIUM LISTENING Features: ● Built-in music player with amplified sound for hearing-impaired users ● Super Boost: Boost sound up to 1000% with standard headphones ● Adaptive 4-week course to help your hearing adjust to hearing aid ● Unlimited sound profiles for various sound environments ● Noise suppression for clearer speech ● Advanced amplification modes: “Super Boost” & Dectone ● Tinnitus-friendly quiet sound amplification ● Recorder with speech-to-text ... and much more! Subscription Details: ► Unlock ALL premium features ► Choose from weekly, monthly, annual, or lifetime access plans ► Manage or cancel anytime from your App Store account settings ► Auto-renewals can be turned off 24 hours before the current period ends ⁕⁕⁕ IMPORTANT TIPS: ⁕⁕⁕ Adapting to a hearing aid can take weeks to months. You'll notice sounds previously unheard. Use noise reduction for comfort. Familiar sounds might seem different initially. MAKE THE MOST OF THE BUILT-IN 4-WEEK ADAPTIVE COURSE! Did You Know? ◆ Using a hearing aid can reduce the risk of dementia by 75% ◆ 1 in 3 adults over 65 needs hearing support ◆ Untreated hearing loss increases cognitive decline risk by 40% Bluetooth note: Using a Bluetooth headset might introduce a slight delay and potential echoing. Disclaimer: Petralex® is not a certified medical device. Always consult with a professional for audiological needs. The app's audiometric test aids in adjustment and isn't a professional evaluation substitute. Questions or Feedback? We're here to help. Contact us at support@petralex.pro - Terms of service: https://petralex.pro/terms.html - Privacy policy: https://petralex.pro/privacy-policy.html

About

GENIUSlink

Control your hearing aids discreetly from your iOS device. Adjust volume, listening situations, and external audio sources. Check connection and battery status for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Volume adjustment
  • Listening situation selection
  • External audio source control
  • Treble and Tinnitus volume
  • Speech Navigator settings
  • Connection status
  • Battery status
Features
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Control your GENIUSlink with the discretion of using your iOS device! The GENIUSlink App is compatible with Miracle-Ear GENIUS Hearing Aids; ME-1, ME-2 and ME-3 (ME5400/5300, ME4400/4300 and ME3400/3300 RIC, XT RIC, SX/SA & PX BTE, and customs) with wireless, directional microphones and a bilateral fitting. This app will provide all the functions when used with a GENIUSlink. Device compatibility: the GENIUSlink App is compatible with any iOS device running iOS 2.3 or higher. We recommend using a Smartphone device rather than a tablet device for a preferred user interaction. The GENIUSlink App allows you to adjust the hearing aids with the following functions if configured by your hearing care professional: - Volume - Listening situations - External audio sources - TrebleControl - Tinnitus Volume - Speech Navigator settings - Connection status information - Battery status information The GENIUSlink is a discreet and simple-to-use streamer that wirelessly connects your GENIUS hearing aids with your environment. The Miracle-Ear GENIUSlink App allows you to control your GENIUSlink & hearing aids with all of your favorite audio sources directly from your mobile phone. Whether you are watching TV, listening to your favorite song or talking on your Bluetooth phone – control is in the palm of your hands. Please thoroughly read the manual of your GENIUS hearing aids before using this app. Change listening programs: with the app, users can directly switch between listening programs and external audio sources. Volume: with the app you will be able to change overall volume, mute, bass and treble directly on your iOS device. Discretion: The app acts as a remote control within your iOS device and looks as though you are sending a text message from your phone. User-friendly: simple to use and easily identify buttons. Display: the screen of your IOS device becomes the visual display of the GENIUSlink. You can easily adjust your hearing aids and check status information. Intended Use: the GENIUSlink App is intended to be controlled by a patient within parameters set by the hearing care professional. Note: If GENIUSlink is not present, basic features can be controlled with acoustic signals. Control signals: This app generates short control signals which may be audible. While using the App do not hold the loudspeaker of this device to your ears or the ears of others; or use the device with headphones, headsets or other audio playback devices. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Miracle-Ear is under licenses. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Screenshots

HEARING AID APP | Live listen4 screens
GENIUSlink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HEARING AID APP | Live listen at 70% against GENIUSlink's 24%. HEARING AID APP | Live listen also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 61). GENIUSlink's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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 APP | Live listen sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days. GENIUSlink asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HEARING AID APP | Live listen holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HEARING AID APP | Live listen has 2.1K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of HEARING AID APP | Live listen's written reviews are positive against 24% of GENIUSlink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HEARING AID APP | Live listen ships an update every 5 weeks, GENIUSlink every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
HEARING AID APP | Live listen versus GENIUSlink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHEARING AID APP | Live listenGENIUSlink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (2.1K ratings) — better2.8 (61 ratings)
Positive reviews69.5% of reviews — better23.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better61
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#134 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.08.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB74 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHearing Aid App Solutions LLCMiracle-Ear, Inc.

Customer experience

HEARING AID APP | Live listen

All ratings2,097 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral8.5%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews640 reviews
Positive69.5%
Neutral8.9%
Negative21.6%

GENIUSlink

All ratings59 ratings
Positive35.6%
Neutral20.3%
Negative44.1%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive23.7%
Neutral15.8%
Negative60.5%

Bugs and requests

HEARING AID APP | Live listen

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Hearing test issues with single-sided hearing loss
  • Unexpected subscription charges

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for wireless bone conduction headphones
  • Ability to bypass hearing test
  • More granular volume/EQ controls

GENIUSlink

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

HEARING AID APP | Live listen

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Access$4.497 Days
  • Hearing Aid App, Super Hearing$12.991 Month
  • Three Months Access$14.993 Months
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  • One Month Access$14.991 Month
  • Three Months Access$19.993 Months
  • Annual Access$34.991 Year
  • Six Months Access3 Days trial$49.996 Months
  • Annual Access3 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium LifeTime$89.99
None

GENIUSlink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HEARING AID APP | Live listen free?
HEARING AID APP | Live listen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GENIUSlink free?
GENIUSlink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HEARING AID APP | Live listen or GENIUSlink?
HEARING AID APP | Live listen is rated higher. HEARING AID APP | Live listen averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while GENIUSlink averages 2.8 from 61 ratings.
Do HEARING AID APP | Live listen or GENIUSlink have ads?
Neither HEARING AID APP | Live listen nor GENIUSlink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HEARING AID APP | Live listen or GENIUSlink?
HEARING AID APP | Live listen ships an update every 5 weeks, and GENIUSlink every 2 months. Most recently, HEARING AID APP | Live listen was updated on October 29, 2026 and GENIUSlink on October 23, 2026.

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