# Soulear vs AIR

The clearest difference is ads: Soulear at none against AIR's shown. Soulear also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and review sentiment (32% vs 20%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.4 for Soulear against 2.4 for AIR. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 218 and 47 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Soulear's written reviews are positive against 20% of AIR's.

Soulear ships an update every 2 months, AIR every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soulear | AIR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soulear/id1603195840/reviews) | **[2.4 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-look/id6683302989/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **218** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **32.5% of reviews** | 20.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 55 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [晓玲 曹](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636642355) | [志强 童](https://appshunter.io/developer/1214909933) |

## 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


### AIR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-look/id6683302989)

View real-time video data from an endoscope camera directly on your mobile device. This application connects to your endoscope to provide live visual feedback.

**Highlights:** Real-time video viewing, Endoscope camera connection, Live visual feedback

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good camera quality
- 👍 Easy to connect
- 👍 Works as intended

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unstable connection
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 💩 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🤯 Requires frequent reinstallation

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections
- Camera not working after initial use
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Improve connection stability
- Reduce battery drain
- Remove intrusive ads
- Improve privacy protections


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soulear free?

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

### Is AIR free?

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

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

AIR is rated higher. Soulear averages 2.4 out of 5 from 218 ratings, while AIR averages 2.4 from 47 ratings.

### Do Soulear or AIR have ads?

AIR shows ads; Soulear does not.

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

Soulear ships an update every 2 months, and AIR every 4 weeks. Most recently, Soulear was updated on September 24, 2026 and AIR on September 25, 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.*