# Soulear vs Merced County

The clearest difference is rating: Merced County at 4.0 against Soulear's 2.4. Soulear's advantage is review sentiment (32% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Merced County holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Soulear has 232 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of Soulear's written reviews are positive against 0% of Merced County's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Soulear ships an update every 2 months, Merced County every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soulear | Merced County |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soulear/id1603195840/reviews) | **[4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merced-county/id6444776251/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **232** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **32.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 55 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [晓玲 曹](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636642355) | [MERCED COUNTY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627784748) |

## 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


### Merced County

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merced-county/id6444776251)

Access county government services and information directly from your mobile device. Report issues, view agendas, and stay updated on county events and notifications.

**Highlights:** Read agendas, Report issues, Sign up for notifications, Access county calendars, County government accessibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soulear free?

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

### Is Merced County free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Soulear or Merced County?

Merced County is rated higher. Soulear averages 2.4 out of 5 from 232 ratings, while Merced County averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Soulear or Merced County have ads?

Neither Soulear nor Merced County shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Soulear or Merced County?

Soulear ships an update every 2 months, and Merced County every 9 months. Most recently, Soulear was updated on November 7, 2026 and Merced County on November 3, 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.*