Clear Wave vs LyricShards
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Clear Wave
Test your device's audio output and microphone functionality. This app plays specific frequencies and measures decibel levels to help identify speaker issues or microphone obstructions. Upgrade for unlimited testing and an ad-free experience.
- Speaker sound testing
- Decibel meter
- Hertz frequency testing
- Microphone clog detection
- Ad-free experience (Premium)
- Unlimited testing (Premium)
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The app plays sounds that can help you test your speakers. With the help of a sound level meter, you can find out how many decibels and hertz the device you are checking reproduces. You can also find out if the microphone on your phone is clogged. Upgrade to Premium: - Unlock Unlimited Sound Testing: Test your speakers unlimitedly. - Get Unlimited dB Meter: Measure the noise levels in your surroundings endlessly. - Enjoy an Ad-Free Experience: No ads to interrupt your experience! Subscription Details: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. Subscription Options: - Weekly: $9.99 - Monthly: $14.99 - 6-Month: $29.99 - Annual: $49.99 - Lifetime: $ 69.99 For other currencies, the price corresponds to the same tier on the App Store Pricing Matrix. Privacy Policy: https://appchi.org/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://appchi.org/terms-of-use Support: support@appchi.org EULA - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
LyricShards
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LyricShards — Music Cloud, Right On Your Wrist LyricShards is a standalone Apple Watch music app — no iPhone required. Browse and play your cloud storage, all without ever pulling out your phone. Your Music Library Built for quick access and clean navigation on a small screen. Tune into Cloud Storage Connect your cloud drives — including OneDrive, NextCloud,Koofr and more on the way — and stream your files straight to your Watch. Built for Apple Watch Every screen is designed specifically for the Watch — fast, glanceable, and fully independent of your iPhone. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LyricShards at weekly against Clear Wave's every 3 weeks. LyricShards also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Clear Wave's advantage is chart position (#38 vs unranked). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Clear Wave sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and LyricShards sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Clear Wave ships an update every 3 weeks, LyricShards weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Clear Wave | LyricShards |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (37K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 37K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | #38 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Appchi LLC | Tommy Chirayil |
Bugs and requests
Clear Wave
Reported bugs
2 issues- Doesn't work for all water damage issues
- DB meter not accurate
Requested features
3 requests- Option to control volume of sounds
- More detailed instructions
- Ability to type in frequency instead of sliding
LyricShards
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Clear Wave
- Decibel meter, hz sound level3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Eject clear sound from speaker3 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Noise meter sound level, tone$29.996 Months
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- Clear speaker sound ejection$49.991 Year
- Clear Wave - Lifetime$69.99
LyricShards
- LyricShards1 Year trial$1.991 Year
