Quick Answer: There is no single “hearing aid app” — every OTC and prescription brand ties you to its own. Jabra Enhance and Lexie run self-fitting apps built on established audio platforms (Jabra’s on GN Hearing’s ReSound Smart 3D technology, Lexie’s built with Bose) that include an in-app hearing test and live video access to a hearing professional; MDHearing and Signia offer similar self-tuning with remote specialist support. A smaller group skips the app entirely — Audien’s Atom 2, Atom Air and Atom Pro 2 adjust with a manual dial, the newer Atom X ($389) uses a touchscreen instead, and Apple’s AirPods Pro 2/Pro 3 Hearing Aid feature lives inside the iPhone’s own Settings app rather than a download. The right choice comes down to one question: do you want in-app self-fitting and telehealth, or a device you never have to pair with a phone at all?
Searching “hearing aid app” usually means one of two things: you already own a device and can’t find or pair its app, or you’re comparing OTC hearing aids and want to know what the app experience is actually like before you buy. This guide answers both — what each major brand’s app does, which ones offer real remote care from a person rather than just a slider, and which hearing aids are built to work without a smartphone at all.
Hearing aid apps by the numbers
- 78% of U.S. adults age 65 and older own a smartphone, according to Pew Research — which is why most 2026 hearing aid brands default to app-based fitting, but it also means roughly 1 in 5 older adults are better served by a dial- or button-based device like Audien’s Atom line.
- September 2025 is when Audien launched the Atom X, the first OTC hearing aid with a touchscreen built into its charging case instead of tiny buttons or an app, at about $389 per pair.
- Apple has expanded its AirPods Pro Hearing Test and Hearing Aid feature to more than 100 countries and regions, per Apple — but the controls live in the iPhone’s Settings app, not a separate App Store download.
App-based hearing aids: what each brand’s app does
| Brand / device | App | In-app hearing test | Remote pro support | Bluetooth streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabra Enhance Select (50R/300/700) | Jabra Enhance app (ReSound Smart 3D platform) | Yes | Yes — video/phone via ReSound Assist Live | Yes (hands-free on 700) |
| Lexie (B2/B3 Powered by Bose) | Lexie app | Yes | Yes — video, chat or phone | Yes |
| Eargo (SE/7/8) | Eargo app (Sound Match) | Yes | Chat/phone support, not live video | No (fitting only) |
| MDHearing (VOLT MAX 2/NEO XS PRO) | MDHearing app | Partial (profile + EQ) | Yes — on-demand specialist adjustment | No |
| Signia (prescription) | Signia App (Signia Assistant AI + TeleCare) | Yes | Yes — 24/7 TeleCare via clinic | Yes |
| Phonak (prescription) | myPhonak app | Yes | Yes — remote support via clinic | Yes |
| ELEHEAR Beyond Pro | ELEHEAR app | Yes | Limited — self-service adjustments | Some models |
| Audien (Atom 2/Pro 2/Air) | None — manual volume dial | No | No | No |
| Audien Atom X | None — built-in touchscreen | No | No | No |
| AirPods Pro 2 / Pro 3 (Hearing Aid feature) | None — iPhone Settings app | Yes (Hearing Test in Settings) | No live telehealth | Yes (native) |
A pattern is worth calling out: the two apps with genuine live video access to a real hearing care professional — Jabra Enhance’s ReSound Assist Live and Signia’s TeleCare — both come from companies that also sell clinic-fitted prescription devices, so the remote-care infrastructure is inherited from decades of clinical software rather than built fresh for an OTC app.
Jabra Enhance Select — the fullest app experience
- Runs on GN Hearing's ReSound Smart 3D platform, with ReSound Assist Live for real-time video adjustments from a licensed professional.
- Same app manages volume, programs, and — on the Select 700 — hands-free Bluetooth calling on both iPhone and Android.
- 100-day risk-free trial and a 3-year warranty take the risk out of committing to an app-based device.
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Hearing aids that skip the app entirely
Not everyone wants a hearing aid tethered to a smartphone. Three routes work without a manufacturer app:
- Audien’s dial-based lineup. The Atom 2 (
$99), Atom Pro 2 ($189–$289) and Atom Air (~$149) all adjust with a small volume dial on the device itself — no pairing, no app, no account. The trade-off is no self-fitting hearing test and no remote support; you’re setting volume by ear. - Audien Atom X. Launched in September 2025 at about $389, the Atom X replaces both the dial and the app with a touchscreen built into the portable charging case — Audien markets it as the first OTC hearing aid with touchscreen controls, aimed at buyers who find tiny buttons or a phone screen equally frustrating.
- Apple’s Settings-based route. The AirPods Pro 2 and Pro 3 Hearing Aid feature is controlled from the iPhone’s own Settings app rather than a separate download, and includes a built-in hearing test. It’s not fully app-free — you still need a compatible iPhone — but there’s nothing to install from the App Store, and no manufacturer account tied to your hearing data. See our AirPods as hearing aids review for the independent lab scores.
The dial-and-touchscreen route suits a first-time buyer who wants the lowest possible friction, and it’s worth remembering for the roughly 1 in 5 adults over 65 who, per Pew Research, don’t carry a smartphone at all. See our Audien hearing aids review for full pricing and model comparisons.
The hidden risk of an app-locked hearing aid
An app-based hearing aid is only as reliable as the company maintaining that app. This isn’t theoretical: Eargo’s parent company, LXE Hearing, announced in July 2026 that it is ending all US operations, with app and warranty support guaranteed only through September 15, 2026. Existing Eargo owners can keep using their devices, but there’s no confirmed plan for app updates or remote fitting help after that date. Before buying any app-dependent hearing aid, it’s worth checking how long the company has been shipping updates and whether support is bundled with the purchase or billed separately — see our Eargo hearing aids review for the full 2026 update.
Which app is worth choosing
- Want the most complete telehealth experience? Jabra Enhance’s ReSound Assist Live and Signia’s TeleCare both put a real hearing care professional on a video call inside the app — the closest thing to a clinic visit without leaving home.
- Want app self-fitting at a lower price? MDHearing’s app-controlled VOLT MAX 2 (~$597) and Lexie’s B2/B3 (Powered by Bose) both offer in-app hearing tests and remote chat support well under prescription-clinic pricing.
- Want to avoid an app entirely? Audien’s dial-based models or the touchscreen Atom X remove the phone from the equation completely, at the cost of self-fitting accuracy.
- Already own an iPhone and AirPods Pro 2 or Pro 3? Try the built-in Hearing Aid feature in Settings before buying anything — it costs nothing beyond the earbuds you may already own.
A quick health note
Hearing aid apps adjust amplification for perceived mild-to-moderate hearing loss in adults 18 and over — that’s the FDA’s OTC category, app or no app. See a hearing professional promptly, rather than relying on any app, if you have sudden or rapidly worsening hearing loss, hearing loss in only one ear, ear pain, drainage from the ear, or tinnitus that pulses or is one-sided.
Related guides
For more, see our Jabra hearing aids review, MDHearing hearing aids review, Eargo hearing aids review, Audien hearing aids review, AirPods as hearing aids, best Bluetooth hearing aids, and best OTC hearing aids.
The bottom line
No brand’s app talks to another brand’s hearing aid, so the app experience is really a proxy for which company you’re trusting with your hearing care. Jabra Enhance and Signia offer the deepest remote-care apps, built on GN Hearing and Signia’s decades of clinical software; MDHearing and Lexie offer a lighter, cheaper version of the same idea; and Audien’s dial-based models and touchscreen Atom X prove you don’t need an app at all if simplicity matters more than self-fitting precision. If you already own an iPhone and AirPods Pro 2 or Pro 3, Apple’s Settings-based Hearing Aid feature is worth trying before you buy anything new. Whatever you choose, browse current OTC hearing aids on Amazon to compare live pricing before committing to one ecosystem.