Xlife vs Soulear
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Xlife
Visualize the inside of your ear or skin with a connected smart device. This tool displays real-time camera feeds for detailed examination and use across various industries.
- Real-time camera feed display
- WiFi connectivity to smart devices
- Otoscope functionality
- Acne squeezing tool support
- Versatile industry applications
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This app is a tool application for otoscope or acne squeezing. Connecting to the smart ear picking stick through wifi, the real-time picture of the lens can be displayed in the application, which can be conveniently used in various industries.
Soulear
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.
- Real-time camera image viewing
- Save photos and videos
- Access saved media
- Device connection support
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Soulear is a hardware device support software 1. After connecting the device, you can view the camera's image data in real time. 2. You can save the taken photos and videos to the system photo album. 3. You can view the saved images/videos through the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Xlife at 2.6 against Soulear's 2.4. Soulear's advantage is review sentiment (32% vs 21%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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.
Xlife holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 116 and 218 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of Xlife's written reviews are positive against 32% of Soulear's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Xlife ships an update every 5 weeks, Soulear every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 20, 2026.
| Parameter | Xlife | Soulear |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (116 ratings) — better | 2.4 (218 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.9% of reviews | 32.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 116 | 218 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Black Bee Intelligent Manufacturing (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd. | 晓玲 曹 |
Customer experience
Xlife
Soulear
User reviews
Xlife
From 116 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy setup for some users
- 👍 Works well for some users
- 💡 Good clear picture
- 👍 Very easy to use
- 👍 Amazing app for ear cleaning
Room to improve
- 🐛 Doesn't connect to WiFi/Bluetooth
- 🐛 Poor image quality
- 🐛 Battery drains quickly
- 🐛 Device stops working
- 🐛 Requires password without providing one
Soulear
From 218 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📸 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
Room to improve
- 🔒 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
Bugs and requests
Xlife
Reported bugs
14 issues- Cannot connect to WiFi or Bluetooth
- Device stops working after a while
- App crashes or freezes
- Wi-Fi requires a password that is not provided
- Updates cause functionality loss (e.g., zoom, auto-rotation)
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- Camera image is blurry or cloudy
- Device won't connect to phone
- Screen dims or sleeps automatically
- App asks for clipboard paste permission
- Device power cuts off during Wi-Fi connection attempt
- Camera image is not as clear as expected
- App freezes when reaching a spot needing attention
- Device lights and indicator lights flash excessively
- Screen locks automatically after update
Requested features
11 requests- Fix WiFi connection issues
- Improve image quality
- Add password reset option
- Provide clear instructions for setup
- Ensure compatibility with all iPhone models
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- Fix update-related bugs
- Improve battery life
- Make app easier to navigate
- Add dark mode
- Allow users to lock camera rotation
- Restore lost features after updates
Soulear
Reported bugs
10 issues- 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
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- Permission prompts asking for different permissions each time
- App requires restart to function properly
- Latest update broke camera angle and usability
- Device light turns off and won't recharge
- Incorrect WiFi network name displayed for connection
Requested features
5 requests- 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
In-app purchases
Xlife
No in-app purchases
Soulear
No in-app purchases
