Soulear vs YW tool
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.
YW tool
Stream high-definition images and video in real-time over a WiFi connection. Capture photos and videos directly from the app and review them at your convenience.
- WiFi image visualization
- Real-time HD image transmission
- Capture photos and videos
- View photos and videos
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1. Image visualization through wifi connection. 2. Real-time HD million image transmission. 3. Can take photos and videos in real time, can also view photos and videos at any time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Soulear at 2.4 against YW tool's 1.8. Soulear also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (32% vs 20%). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Soulear holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 218 and 111 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Soulear's written reviews are positive against 20% of YW tool's.
Soulear ships an update every 2 months, YW tool every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Soulear | YW tool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (218 ratings) — better | 1.8 (111 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 32.5% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 218 — better | 111 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 11 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 晓玲 曹 | Yunwei Intelligent Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
Soulear
YW tool
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
YW tool
From 111 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✅ Works perfectly when setup instructions followed correctly
- 📱 Compatible with newer iPhone models (iPhone 15+)
- 💡 Innovative ear cleaning tool with camera functionality
- 🔦 Clear image quality when functioning properly
- ⚡ Quick setup once correct settings applied
Room to improve
- 🐛 Camera frequently fails to display or connect
- 📵 Inconsistent compatibility across iPhone models
- ❌ Poor/missing setup instructions
- 🔌 WiFi connection issues and instability
- 😤 Frustrating troubleshooting process
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
YW tool
Reported bugs
10 issues- Camera does not activate despite successful WiFi connection
- App fails to recognize connected device
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Incompatibility with iPhone 14 and older models
- App crashes or freezes during setup
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- WiFi signal drops after initial connection
- Camera shows blank gray circle instead of image
- Device connects to WiFi but app won't load camera feed
- Cellular data settings interfere with functionality
- Local network permission issues
Requested features
6 requests- Clear, comprehensive setup instructions included with product
- Detailed troubleshooting guide in app
- Customer support/help section
- Better documentation of device/phone compatibility
- Clearer indication of required settings (airplane mode, cellular data off)
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- Attachment guide for accessories
In-app purchases
Soulear
No in-app purchases
YW tool
No in-app purchases
