# iTiMO vs Soulear

The clearest difference is ads: Soulear at none against iTiMO's shown. Soulear also leads on rating (2.4 vs 2.0) and review sentiment (32% vs 19%). iTiMO's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Soulear holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 166 and 218 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of iTiMO's written reviews are positive against 32% of Soulear's.

iTiMO ships an update every 3 weeks, Soulear every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTiMO | Soulear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itimo/id1535774601/reviews) | **[2.4 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soulear/id1603195840/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 166 | **218** |
| Positive reviews | 19.0% of reviews | **32.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 111 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [阳 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469354210) | [晓玲 曹](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636642355) |

## What reviewers say

### iTiMO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itimo/id1535774601)

This app connects to a wireless blackhead instrument via WiFi to help you observe and clean your skin. It allows you to take photos and record videos for before-and-after comparisons, aiding in skin care and cleaning.

**Highlights:** Wireless blackhead instrument connection, Skin condition observation, Blackhead and acne cleaning assistance, Photo capture, Video recording, Playback and comparison

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Worked as advertised
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 👍 Clear camera image

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 🔋 Drains device battery

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to connect to WiFi
- Camera image not working
- App crashes on launch

**Requested features**

- Better instructions and guidance
- Improved WiFi connectivity
- More reliable app performance


### Soulear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soulear/id1603195840)

View real-time camera image data from a connected hardware device. Save photos and videos directly to your system's photo album and access them later through the application.

**Highlights:** Real-time camera image viewing, Save photos and videos, Access saved media, Device connection support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 High-quality image and video clarity
- ✅ Works as advertised when functioning properly
- 🎯 Easy to use interface and simple setup
- 💰 Affordable price point
- ⚡ Effective ear cleaning results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Excessive permission requests for unnecessary data access
- 📡 WiFi connection instability and frequent disconnections
- 🔄 Unreliable connectivity - works initially then fails
- ⚠️ Suspicious data collection practices (GPS, voice, IMEI)
- 🎥 Inverted/reversed camera angle causing usability issues

**Reported bugs**

- WiFi connection drops after initial pairing
- Black screen display preventing camera feed
- Device won't reconnect after first use
- App fails to recognize connected device
- Camera image distorted or not transmitting

**Requested features**

- Mirror/flip option for reversed camera view
- Bluetooth connectivity instead of WiFi requirement
- Better camera positioning control within ear
- Improved customer support and troubleshooting resources
- Ability to deny permissions without breaking functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTiMO free?

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

### Is Soulear free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iTiMO or Soulear?

Soulear is rated higher. iTiMO averages 2.0 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while Soulear averages 2.4 from 218 ratings.

### Do iTiMO or Soulear have ads?

iTiMO shows ads; Soulear does not.

### Which is updated more often, iTiMO or Soulear?

iTiMO ships an update every 3 weeks, and Soulear every 2 months. Most recently, iTiMO was updated on September 28, 2026 and Soulear on September 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.*