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ReSound Relief vs Oto: Side-by-Side Comparison

Checked November 10, 2026. Next full check February 2027.

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This page puts ReSound Relief and Oto side by side. It shows what each maker or store says. It does not pick a winner.

At a glance

FeatureReSound ReliefOto
MakerReSound (GN Hearing)Oto Health Ltd
GroupTinnitusTinnitus
Works oniPhoneiPhone, iPad, Android
Built into the phoneNoNo
CostNo cost to download, paid options. The App Store lists the app as free with in-app purchases. The My Plan subscription is listed at $6.99 a month or $69.99 a year in the United States.Through a clinic. The App Store says Oto comes as part of a tinnitus care plan from a participating audiology clinic. The clinic sets the price. The listing says there is no separate app subscription.
Good forPeople who want sounds and exercises to use between visits.People who want a structured program through a clinic.

Main differences

  • ReSound Relief works on iPhone. Oto works on iPhone, iPad, Android.
  • ReSound Relief: no cost to download, paid options. Oto: through a clinic.

What each one does

ReSound Relief

  • Plays sound therapy. You build soundscapes from environmental sounds and short music, or use the default ones.
  • Includes guided meditation, breathing exercises and imagery.
  • Lets you layer up to five sounds and adjust the balance between ears.
  • Includes a timer, and usage tracking you can share with a hearing care professional.
  • Teaches what tinnitus is, its causes, common therapies and coping tips.
  • Builds a personal weekly plan with a subscription.

Oto

  • Offers a sound library with white, pink and brown noise, nature sounds and layered soundscapes.
  • Includes volume control and an optional sleep timer.
  • Gives guided sessions of about 5 to 10 minutes, based on cognitive behavioral techniques.
  • Teaches short lessons about tinnitus.
  • Lets you set reminders, write private notes and track progress to review with your audiologist.

What each one needs

ReSound Relief

  • An iPhone with iOS 15 or later.
  • A speaker or headphones. Hearing aid users can stream to compatible hearing aids.

Oto

  • A tinnitus care plan from a participating audiology clinic.
  • An iPhone or iPad, or an Android phone.

Good to know

ReSound Relief

  • ReSound says you do not need ReSound hearing aids.
  • The App Store says to use the app with a tinnitus management program set up by a hearing care professional.
  • ReSound's apps page says the Google Play version is currently unavailable. Check Google Play.
  • Prices come from the App Store listing on the checked date. They can change.

Oto

  • The App Store says most plans give about 12 months of access. Some give lifetime access.
  • The listing says the app is self-guided wellbeing content. It does not diagnose and does not replace professional care.
  • The App Store lists one in-app purchase, 90 Day Tinnitus Tune Out, at $137.99.
  • Ask any clinic if it takes part. This page does not say which clinics do.

How to choose

  • Check your phone first. Some apps work on one kind of phone only.
  • Read the limits for each app above. Then read each full page.
  • Check the cost on the store listing before you install.
  • Try one app at a time. Tell your audiologist which one helps.

This guide is general information. It does not diagnose hearing loss and it does not replace a hearing evaluation. An app cannot tell you why you hear less. An audiologist can.

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We read these pages on November 10, 2026. Prices and phone requirements change, so check the listing before you install.

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