GENIUSlink vs Eargo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Volume adjustment
- Listening situation selection
- External audio source control
- Treble and Tinnitus volume
- Speech Navigator settings
- Connection status
- Battery status
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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.
Eargo
Personalize your hearing devices to match your lifestyle and hearing needs. Adjust settings like volume and noise filters for optimal clarity in various environments. Access helpful tutorials, guides, and support directly through the app.
- Personalize hearing devices with Sound Match
- Configure volume, treble, and bass settings
- Adjust noise filters for speech clarity
- Access how-to videos and user guides
- Set up device alerts and reminders
- Apply software updates remotely
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Download the Eargo app to personalize your Eargos for your hearing needs and lifestyle preferences. Whether you’re out dining, in a meeting, or watching TV from the comfort of your home, you can be sure you won’t miss a beat. Features: - Use Sound Match to personalize your device to your unique hearing needs. Sound Match appears automatically during first-time app use and can be accessed anytime from the app menu. - Configure settings like Volume, Treble, and Bass within each program and for each ear. (Features vary by product.) - Make situational adjustments to your hearing devices from the app. Change the program, mute/unmute, and increase/decrease the Noise Filter for your preferred speech clarity. (Features vary by product). - Stay up to date by remotely applying Eargo’s latest software updates when available. Disclaimer Eargo 5, 6, SE, 7, or 8, their accessories, and application are intended to compensate for mild to moderate hearing loss in adults (those age 18 and older). Eargo 5, 6, SE, 7, or 8, their accessories, and application are not intended to prevent, diagnose nor cure disease and/or hearing loss. Sound Match is a tool designed to give you general information about your hearing and is not a test. Please see a healthcare provider if you have recently noticed a sudden change in hearing, ear pain, and/or discharge. Please stop the use of any Eargo accessory or device if you experience discomfort (e.g. dizziness, uncomfortably loud sounds).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GENIUSlink at 8.1 against Eargo's 17.4. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Eargo holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 153 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of GENIUSlink's written reviews are positive against 27% of Eargo's.
GENIUSlink ships an update every 2 months, Eargo every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GENIUSlink | Eargo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (59 ratings) | 3.0 (153 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.7% of reviews | 27.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 59 | 153 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 183 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Miracle-Ear, Inc. | Eargo |
Customer experience
GENIUSlink
Eargo
Bugs and requests
GENIUSlink
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Eargo
Reported bugs
3 issues- App frequently freezes and disconnects
- App fails to connect to devices and charger
- Inconsistent performance and functionality
Requested features
4 requests- Add dark mode option
- Extend app to Apple Watch
- Provide more detailed tone and volume controls
- Indicate current settings for volume, treble, and bass
In-app purchases
GENIUSlink
No in-app purchases
Eargo
No in-app purchases









