# GENIUScontrol vs hearingOS

The clearest difference is rating: hearingOS at 4.1 against GENIUScontrol's 3.0. hearingOS also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and chart position (#44 vs unranked). GENIUScontrol's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (25% vs 11%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. hearingOS sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. GENIUScontrol asks for nothing beyond the download.

hearingOS holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of GENIUScontrol's written reviews are positive against 11% of hearingOS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GENIUScontrol ships an update every 2 months, hearingOS every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GENIUScontrol | hearingOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geniuscontrol/id961194303/reviews) | **[4.1 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearingos-hearing-aid-app/id1150934267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **25.5% of reviews** | 11.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#44** |
| Size | 64 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Miracle-Ear, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/958745333) | [hearingOS GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150934266) |

## What reviewers say

### GENIUScontrol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geniuscontrol/id961194303)

Transform your smartphone into a remote for compatible hearing aids. Adjust volume, change listening programs, fine-tune sound, and monitor battery life with intuitive controls. This app offers a visual interface for managing your hearing aid settings.

**Highlights:** Volume control, Listening program adjustment, Bass and treble tuning, Battery status monitoring, Mute function, Speech navigator control, Tinnitus program adjustment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient volume control
- 💡 Helpful directional settings
- 👍 Decent app functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔋 Poor battery life indication
- 🔒 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 👎 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when switching between Bluetooth devices
- Volume settings not persisting
- Automatic environment detection not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Individual volume control for each ear
- More advanced EQ settings
- Battery level indicator
- Seamless Bluetooth integration


### hearingOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearingos-hearing-aid-app/id1150934267)

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This app enhances your hearing by amplifying external audio and improving speech intelligibility using AI. It works with various earphones and allows personalized adjustments to suit your specific needs and environment.

**Highlights:** AI-powered audio processing, Speech intelligibility enhancement, Noise suppression, Amplifies external audio, Works with wireless & wired earphones, Personalized sound adjustments, Includes a hearing test

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| hearingOS Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| hearingOS Starter Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| hearingOS Premium Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| hearingOS Saver Subscription | $23.99 | per 3 months |
| hearingOS Ultra Saver | $99.99 | per year |
| hearingOS Annual Subscription | $134.99 | per year |
| hearingOS Super Saver | $149.99 | per year |
| hearingOS Annual Subscription | $199.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well with hearing aids
- 🚀 Functional app
- 👍 Helpful for occasional deafness

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constantly having issues with the app
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔌 Doesn't work with hearing aids
- 🔌 Doesn't work with Bluetooth headphones
- 🐛 Confusing and unintuitive interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Unexpected charges and billing issues
- Compatibility problems with various devices and headphones

**Requested features**

- Better instructions and guidance
- Labeling for controls
- Compatibility with more devices
- Ability to cancel subscription easily


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GENIUScontrol free?

GENIUScontrol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is hearingOS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GENIUScontrol or hearingOS?

hearingOS is rated higher. GENIUScontrol averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while hearingOS averages 4.1 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do GENIUScontrol or hearingOS have ads?

Neither GENIUScontrol nor hearingOS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GENIUScontrol or hearingOS?

GENIUScontrol ships an update every 2 months, and hearingOS every 5 days. Most recently, GENIUScontrol was updated on October 29, 2026 and hearingOS on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*