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ReSound Tinnitus Relief review

A sound therapy and relaxation app from hearing aid maker GN ReSound, with a soundscape mixer, guided exercises and an optional personalized weekly plan.

By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 7, 2026

Performance (40%)
8.8
Ease of use (25%)
8.8
Value (35%)
8.8

ReSound Tinnitus Relief covers the most ground for the least money. The free app gives you a library of soundscapes for sound therapy, and you can mix your own from environmental sounds and short pieces of music. ReSound says the aim is to distract the brain from the tinnitus so it learns to focus on it less over time. Alongside the sounds sit guided meditations, breathing exercises and imagery for sleep, plus a Learn section on causes and common therapies. Because tinnitus often comes with some hearing loss, every user also gets a quick hearing test with guidance on what to do next. The paid part is My Plan, which asks about your tinnitus and what bothers you most, then builds a weekly program; it costs $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year in the US. ReSound states the app should be used with a management plan from a hearing care professional. With about 19,000 ratings at 4.7, it is the most reviewed tinnitus app on the US store.

Who it is for

Most people with tinnitus who want free sound therapy with a structured program available if they need it.

Price

Free download; My Plan subscription $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year.

$6.99 USD per month $69.99 USD per year
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 7, 2026.

Key features

  • Personal library of soundscapes for sound therapy, with the option to build your own from environmental sounds and short pieces of music
  • Guided meditations, breathing exercises and imagery for relaxation and sleep
  • Learn section on causes of tinnitus, common therapies and coping tips
  • My Plan: a weekly plan built from your answers about your tinnitus
  • Built-in hearing test with guidance on next steps

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: Core sound therapy is free to download and use
  • Strength: 4.7 average from about 19,000 US App Store ratings, the most of any app here
  • Strength: Available in English and 19 other languages
  • Weakness: The personalized plan requires a subscription
  • Weakness: iPhone only on the App Store; no iPad version
  • Weakness: Some reviewers object to paying for the plan on top of hearing aids

Key facts

  • Approach: Sound therapy, relaxation, education
  • Platform: iPhone (iOS 15 or later)
  • App Store rating: 4.7 from about 19,000 ratings
  • Hearing test: Yes, included for all users
  • Price: Free; plan $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year

Where it ranks

ReSound Tinnitus Relief is No. 1 in our Best Tinnitus Apps verdict.

Alternatives we scored

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