# Xiao vs UseeEar

The clearest difference is rating: UseeEar at 3.2 against Xiao's 2.1. UseeEar also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 22%). Xiao's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

UseeEar holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 136 and 70 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Xiao's written reviews are positive against 38% of UseeEar's.

Xiao ships an update every 5 weeks, UseeEar every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Xiao | UseeEar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xiao-e/id1542174595/reviews) | **[3.2 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/useeear/id1572753761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **136** | 70 |
| Positive reviews | 22.3% of reviews | **38.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 79 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [文平 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521439717) | [晓玲 曹](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636642355) |

## What reviewers say

### Xiao

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xiao-e/id1542174595)

This utility app connects to ear-picking equipment via Wi-Fi to display a real-time view of the ear canal on your mobile device. It allows users to easily examine ear conditions, capture photos, and record videos for later comparison.

**Highlights:** Real-time ear canal imaging, Wi-Fi connectivity, Photo and video capture, Ear condition comparison, Ear canal examination tool

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### UseeEar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/useeear/id1572753761)

View real-time camera feeds from a connected hardware device on your phone. Save photos and videos directly to your system album and access them later within the application.

**Highlights:** Real-time camera feed viewing, Save photos and videos, Access saved media, Wi-Fi device connection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Xiao free?

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

### Is UseeEar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Xiao or UseeEar?

UseeEar is rated higher. Xiao averages 2.1 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while UseeEar averages 3.2 from 70 ratings.

### Do Xiao or UseeEar have ads?

UseeEar shows ads; Xiao does not.

### Which is updated more often, Xiao or UseeEar?

Xiao ships an update every 5 weeks, and UseeEar every 2 months. Most recently, Xiao was updated on November 3, 2026 and UseeEar on November 3, 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.*