Comparison

GENIUScontrol vs hear.com HORIZON

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

Head to head
About

GENIUScontrol

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
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Turn your Smartphone into a remote control for your Miracle-Ear hearing aids! Compatible with GENIUS and GENIUS 2.0 Miracle-Ear hearing aids; ME5400/5300 (ME-1), ME4400/4300 (ME-2) and ME3400/3300 (ME-3). The app is also compatible with ME2275 (ME-4) performance level. The app will provide you all of the functions if configured by your Hearing Care Specialist. Please thoroughly read the manual of your hearing aids before using this app. Change listening programs: With intuitive buttons, it is simple to change your listening programs. Volume Control: You can increase and decrease the volume of your hearing aids with a simple touch on the screen, as with the discretion of texting. Mute: You can quickly mute your hearing aids with one touch of the app screen. Battery Status: Check the battery status of your GENIUS 2.0 hearing instruments. Bass & Treble: Adjust the TrebleControl to fine tune the sound quality of your hearing aids. Speech Navigator: Adjust the span and direction of the microphones on GENIUS and GENIUS 2.0 technology only (ME5400/5300, ME4400/4300). Tinnitus Control: Easily adjust the volume on your tinnitus program if set by your Hearing Care Specialist. Display: The screen of your iOS device becomes a visual display for controlling your hearing aids. Intended use: The GENIUScontrol App is intended to control Miracle-Ear hearing instruments by a patient within parameters set by the Hearing Care Specialist. Device compatibility: TheGENIUScontrol App is compatible iPhone 4s, 5, 5c, 5s, SE, 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, iPod touch 5th Gen and iPad running iOS 8.1 or higher public release. We recommend using a Smartphone device rather than a tablet device for preferred user interaction. Hearing aid compatibility: The app is only compatible with the latest generation of Miracle-Ear Hearing Aids; ME5400/5300, ME4400/4300, ME3400/3300 and ME2275. Control signals: This app generates short ultra-high frequency control signals which are designed to be played through the devices speakers and may be audible. To ensure correct operation and for safety reasons: 1. While using the app do not hold the loudspeaker of this device to your ears or the ears of others. 2. While using the app do not use the device with headphones, headsets or other audio playback devices. Start controlling your smart hearing aids now- they’re GENIUS!

About

hear.com HORIZON

Control your hearing system discreetly and comfortably via your smartphone. Stream multimedia content, adjust amplification programs, and activate innovative listening functions for an optimized hearing experience.

Highlights
  • Remote control of hearing aid functions
  • Volume and program adjustment
  • Direct multimedia streaming via Bluetooth
  • Speech Focus for clear understanding
  • Panorama Effect for 360° listening
  • MY MODE with specialized listening settings
  • Battery status and device information
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Disclaimer:This app is intended for download and use by individuals aged 18 years and above only. The information provided through this app is for general informational purposes and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should consult a qualified Healthcare Professional (HCP)for any medical questions, concerns, or assistance. The indispensable app for all hear.com HORIZON hearing aid wearers. The hear.com HORIZON app allows you to discreetly control the pioneering hearing system from hear.com in complete comfort via your smartphone. Transfer multimedia content such as music or phone calls directly to the hearing aid, set different amplification programs and activate innovative functions such as SPEECH FOCUS, PANORAMA EFFECT and the world first MY MODE functionality. Thanks to the simple, intuitive user interface, you'll be able to use it right from the start. Remote Control Control all functions and settings of your hear.com horizon hearing aid from the smartphone screen: • Volume • Hearing programs • Tonal balance • SPEECH FOCUS for particularly clear speech understanding • PANORAMA EFFECT for a unique 360° all-round listening experience • MY MODE with four new functions making each hearing situation perfect: MUSIC MODE, ACTIVE MODE, COMFORT MODE and RELAX MODE. Direct Streaming Transfer multimedia content directly to the hearing aid via Bluetooth connection: • Music • Calls • TV sound • Audio books • Web content Device information: • Battery status • Warning message • Statistics on device usage The user guide for the app can be accessed from the app settings menu. Alternatively, you can download the user guide in electronic form from www.wsaud.com or order a printed version from the same address. The printed version will be made available to you free of charge within 7 working days. Manufactured by WSAUD A/S Nymøllevej 6 3540 Lynge Denmark UDI-DI (01)05714880113228

Screenshots

GENIUScontrol3 screens
hear.com HORIZON4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: hear.com HORIZON at 4.3 against GENIUScontrol's 3.0. hear.com HORIZON also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 26%). GENIUScontrol's advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

hear.com HORIZON holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of GENIUScontrol's written reviews are positive against 44% of hear.com HORIZON's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GENIUScontrol versus hear.com HORIZON: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGENIUScontrolhear.com HORIZON
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1.1K ratings)4.3 (2.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.7% of reviews44.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K2.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB202 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMiracle-Ear, Inc.Sivantos Pte. Ltd.

Customer experience

GENIUScontrol

All ratings1,122 ratings
Positive43.7%
Neutral16.9%
Negative39.4%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive25.7%
Neutral24.8%
Negative49.5%

hear.com HORIZON

All ratings2,407 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral9.8%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive44.2%
Neutral14.0%
Negative41.9%

User reviews

GENIUScontrol

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

hear.com HORIZON

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 🚀 Convenient remote control of hearing aids
  • 💡 Useful features like speech focus and relax mode
  • 🎉 Excellent sound quality and hearing experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent Bluetooth connectivity issues
  • 🔧 Settings reset after charging or turning off
  • 🔍 Limited customization options
  • 🔇 Disappointing streaming and music performance

Bugs and requests

GENIUScontrol

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

hear.com HORIZON

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes frequently
  • Bluetooth pairing and connection problems
  • Inconsistent performance across different environments

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add EQ settings and more audio customization
  • Implement a 'find my hearing aids' feature
  • Allow saving of custom settings profiles
  • Improve compatibility with newer iOS versions

In-app purchases

None

GENIUScontrol

No in-app purchases

None

hear.com HORIZON

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GENIUScontrol free?
GENIUScontrol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is hear.com HORIZON free?
hear.com HORIZON is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GENIUScontrol or hear.com HORIZON?
hear.com HORIZON is rated higher. GENIUScontrol averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while hear.com HORIZON averages 4.3 from 2.4K ratings.
Do GENIUScontrol or hear.com HORIZON have ads?
Neither GENIUScontrol nor hear.com HORIZON shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GENIUScontrol or hear.com HORIZON?
GENIUScontrol ships an update every 2 months, and hear.com HORIZON every 2 months. Most recently, GENIUScontrol was updated on September 13, 2026 and hear.com HORIZON on September 26, 2026.

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