# Soulear vs Nelko

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.

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 October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soulear | Nelko |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soulear/id1603195840/reviews) | **[4.9 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nelko/id1659386800/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 218 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | 32.5% of reviews | **95.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#171** |
| Size | 55 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [晓玲 曹](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636642355) | [E-z Ink Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794917158) |

## What reviewers say

### Soulear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soulear/id1603195840)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time camera image viewing, Save photos and videos, Access saved media, Device connection support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nelko/id1659386800)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Refreshed intuitive UI, All-in-one label creation, Massive template library, AI image generation, AI cutout tool, Support for various label types

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly - Limited Time Deal | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Quarterly - Limited Time Deal | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly Subscription | $15.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual - Limited Time Deal | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $45.99 | per year |
| 100 points, valid for 1 month | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300 points, valid for 2 months | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up and use
- 👍 Convenient and portable
- 🔍 Helpful for organization
- 💡 Customizable labels
- ⚡ Quick printing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional printing issues
- 🔋 Label fade over time
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Printing misalignment after update
- Connectivity issues with newer devices
- Font size becoming too large after update

**Requested features**

- Barcode scanning capability
- More font and design options
- Ability to delete saved templates
- Indicator for remaining label count


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soulear free?

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

### Is Nelko free?

Nelko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Soulear or Nelko?

Nelko is rated higher. Soulear averages 2.4 out of 5 from 218 ratings, while Nelko averages 4.9 from 20K ratings.

### Do Soulear or Nelko have ads?

Neither Soulear nor Nelko shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Soulear or Nelko?

Soulear ships an update every 2 months, and Nelko every 8 days. Most recently, Soulear was updated on September 29, 2026 and Nelko on October 1, 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.*