Xiao vs YW tool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Xiao
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.
- Real-time ear canal imaging
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Photo and video capture
- Ear condition comparison
- Ear canal examination tool
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Xiao-e is a tool application for otoscope. Through Wi Fi and connecting ear picking equipment, the real-time picture of ear canal can be displayed on the mobile phone, and the ear canal can be easily pulled out to see the situation in the ear canal. At the same time, when you preview the real-time picture, you can take photos and video to save the pictures or videos at that time, so as to compare whether there is any abnormality in the ear canal.
YW tool
Stream high-definition images and video in real-time over a WiFi connection. Capture photos and videos directly from the app and review them at your convenience.
- WiFi image visualization
- Real-time HD image transmission
- Capture photos and videos
- View photos and videos
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1. Image visualization through wifi connection. 2. Real-time HD million image transmission. 3. Can take photos and videos in real time, can also view photos and videos at any time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Xiao at 2.1 against YW tool's 1.8. Xiao also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Xiao holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 136 and 136 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Xiao's written reviews are positive against 20% of YW tool's.
Xiao ships an update every 5 weeks, YW tool every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Xiao | YW tool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (136 ratings) — better | 1.8 (136 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 22.3% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 136 | 136 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12 | 11 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 文平 刘 | Yunwei Intelligent Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
Xiao
YW tool
Bugs and requests
Xiao
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
YW tool
Reported bugs
10 issues- Camera does not activate despite successful WiFi connection
- App fails to recognize connected device
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Incompatibility with iPhone 14 and older models
- App crashes or freezes during setup
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- WiFi signal drops after initial connection
- Camera shows blank gray circle instead of image
- Device connects to WiFi but app won't load camera feed
- Cellular data settings interfere with functionality
- Local network permission issues
Requested features
6 requests- Clear, comprehensive setup instructions included with product
- Detailed troubleshooting guide in app
- Customer support/help section
- Better documentation of device/phone compatibility
- Clearer indication of required settings (airplane mode, cellular data off)
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- Attachment guide for accessories
In-app purchases
Xiao
No in-app purchases
YW tool
No in-app purchases
