Soulear vs Nelko
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Nelko
This app offers a smart and creative label design experience with powerful editing tools, AI features, and a vast template library. It simplifies label creation for home, office, study, and gift packaging, making printing effortless and precise.
- Refreshed intuitive UI
- All-in-one label creation
- Massive template library
- AI image generation
- AI cutout tool
- Support for various label types
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Unlock your creativity with the Nelko App, the ultimate companion for your Nelko label and photo printers. Designed to bring your ideas to life, this powerful tool connects seamlessly with your hardware to help you design, edit, and print in seconds. Whether you are organizing your workspace, decorating a journal, or printing instant photos, Nelko provides everything you need to create without limits. Key Features: Versatile Printing: Seamlessly connect to all Nelko products to tackle any organizational or creative project. 1,000+ Design Resources: Access a massive, constantly updated library of over 1,000 templates, customizable stickers, and unique icons. AI-Enhanced Tools: Type keywords to generate original AI artwork, or use the smart cutout feature to instantly remove backgrounds for custom shapes. Total Customization: Choose from a wide variety of fonts, layouts, and formatting options to make every label and photo uniquely yours. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nelko at 96% against Soulear's 32%. Nelko also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). Soulear's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Nelko sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Soulear asks for nothing beyond the download.
Nelko holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nelko has 20K ratings behind it against 218, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Soulear's written reviews are positive against 96% of Nelko's.
Soulear ships an update every 2 months, Nelko every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Soulear | Nelko |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (218 ratings) | 4.9 (20K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.5% of reviews | 95.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 218 | 20K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | #190 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 137 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 晓玲 曹 | E-z Ink Technology Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
Soulear
Nelko
User reviews
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
Nelko
From 20K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to set up and use
- 👍 Convenient and portable
- 🔍 Helpful for organization
- 💡 Customizable labels
- ⚡ Quick printing
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional printing issues
- 🔋 Label fade over time
- 🔍 Limited customization options
Bugs and requests
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
Nelko
Reported bugs
3 issues- Printing misalignment after update
- Connectivity issues with newer devices
- Font size becoming too large after update
Requested features
4 requests- Barcode scanning capability
- More font and design options
- Ability to delete saved templates
- Indicator for remaining label count
In-app purchases
Soulear
No in-app purchases
Nelko
- Monthly - Limited Time Deal3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Quarterly - Limited Time Deal$9.993 Months
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- Quarterly Subscription$15.993 Months
- Annual - Limited Time Deal$24.991 Year
- Annual Subscription$45.991 Year
- 100 points, valid for 1 month$3.99
- 300 points, valid for 2 months$8.99
