# Speaker Cleaner vs Sonic Wave

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sonic Wave at 100% against Speaker Cleaner's 55%. Sonic Wave also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Speaker Cleaner's advantage is ratings volume (922 vs 27). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speaker Cleaner sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Sonic Wave sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sonic Wave holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speaker Cleaner has 922 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Speaker Cleaner's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sonic Wave's.

Speaker Cleaner ships an update every 2 months, Sonic Wave fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speaker Cleaner | Sonic Wave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (922 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaker-cleaner-water-eject/id1664591534/reviews) | **[4.8 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-wave-speaker-test/id6449284521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **922** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 59 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppLiks Sp. z O.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804335622) | [佳伟 薛](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628251392) |

## What reviewers say

### Speaker Cleaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaker-cleaner-water-eject/id1664591534)

This application helps you clean your phone's speakers by generating sound waves at various frequencies. It can remove dust and water to restore clear sound quality. Features include manual and automatic cleaning modes, and stereo testing.

**Highlights:** Frequency generation (0-25 kHz), Speaker dust and water removal, Manual and automatic cleaning modes, Stereo speaker testing, Sound quality restoration

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Speaker Cleaner Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Speaker Cleaner Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $7.99 | per year |
| Clear Wave & Speaker Test Pro | $15.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $15.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective speaker cleaning
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔊 Improved sound quality
- 🔍 Comprehensive testing features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid subscription required
- 🔒 Lack of transparency on charges
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues
- Compatibility problems
- Ineffective water removal

**Requested features**

- Free trial option
- Improved customer support
- Subscription management options


### Sonic Wave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-wave-speaker-test/id6449284521)

Test your device's speakers by adjusting tone frequency and choosing clean sounds. Measure decibels and hertz with a single click. Offers weekly and monthly subscription options for full access.

**Highlights:** Speaker tone adjustment, Clean sound selection, Decibel and Hertz measurement, Stereo testing, Frequency control

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sonic Wave Subscription Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Sonic Wave Subscription Month | $12.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speaker Cleaner free?

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

### Is Sonic Wave free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Speaker Cleaner or Sonic Wave?

Sonic Wave is rated higher. Speaker Cleaner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 922 ratings, while Sonic Wave averages 4.8 from 27 ratings.

### Do Speaker Cleaner or Sonic Wave have ads?

Speaker Cleaner shows ads; Sonic Wave does not.

### Which is updated more often, Speaker Cleaner or Sonic Wave?

Speaker Cleaner ships an update every 2 months, and Sonic Wave fortnightly. Most recently, Speaker Cleaner was updated on October 13, 2026 and Sonic Wave on October 13, 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.*