Comparison

SpeakerMate vs Clear Wave

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SpeakerMate

This app uses sound frequencies to vibrate water, dust, and lint out of your device's speakers. It offers a speaker health check to measure clarity before and after cleaning, with smart reminders and a companion Apple Watch app. It is designed for privacy, with audio analysis performed on-device.

Highlights
  • Water Eject sound tones
  • Dust & Lint Removal sweeps
  • Speaker Health Check
  • Smart cleaning reminders
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Apple Watch companion app
Features
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SpeakerMate cleans your device speakers using sound - no tools, no cotton swabs, no risk. Got your iPhone wet? Sound gone muffled or quiet? SpeakerMate plays specially tuned tones that vibrate trapped water, dust, and lint out of your speaker grille in seconds. Then it can measure how clear your speaker sounds, so you know it actually worked. WHY SPEAKERMATE • Water Eject - a low 165 Hz tone pushes trapped water out, fast • Dust & Lint Removal - higher-frequency sweeps shake loose the debris that muffles sound • Speaker Health Check - measures clarity before & after, so you can see the difference • Works with iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch & AirPods SIMPLE TO USE 1. Pick a mode 2. Place your device speaker-down 3. Tap Start and let the sound do the work MAKE IT A HABIT • Smart reminders - daily, weekly, or right after your workouts • Cleaning streaks & stats to keep your speakers in top shape • Home Screen widgets for one-tap cleaning • Companion Apple Watch app PRIVATE BY DESIGN SpeakerMate works almost entirely on your device. The microphone is used only for the on-device Health Check - audio is analyzed in real time and is never recorded or uploaded. SPEAKERMATE PRO Unlock the Speaker Health Check, after-workout reminders, and more with a Pro subscription. Subscriptions renew automatically through your Apple ID unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage anytime in your Apple account settings. Note: SpeakerMate is a maintenance aid, not a repair service. Results vary by device and condition. Privacy Policy: https://speakermate.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://speakermate.app/terms

About

Clear Wave

This app uses sound frequencies to eject water and dust from your device's speakers, restoring clear audio. It also includes a tone generator and decibel meter for comprehensive sound analysis and testing.

Highlights
  • Eject water from speakers
  • 7-tone frequency sweep cleaning
  • Tone generator (0-20 kHz)
  • Real-time decibel meter
  • Speaker channel testing
  • Quick sound check after cleaning
Features
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Clear Wave plays a 7-tone frequency sweep that shakes water and dust out of your iPhone speaker, so muffled sound gets clear again. Turn the volume up, place your phone face down and tap start. Got water in speaker after rain, a pool or a spill? Clear Wave brings water eject, speaker cleaner, tone generator, decibel meter and speaker test together in one easy app. WATER EJECT & SPEAKER CLEANER • Eject water from speaker with a single tap • 7-tone power clean: low range, vibration, mid sweep and fine sweep • Cleaning summary for top and bottom speakers • Quick sound check after every clean TONE GENERATOR • Play any frequency from 0 Hz to 20 kHz • Swipe up or down to tune the frequency quickly DECIBEL METER • Measure sound level in real time • Track average, min and max dB • Save a snapshot of your reading to Photos SPEAKER TEST • Check left and right channels with automatic switching HOW TO USE 1. Turn the volume all the way up 2. Take off the case if it covers the speaker 3. Place your iPhone face down and tap the water wave 4. Repeat 2–3 times if the sound is still muffled CLEAR WAVE PRO Unlock every tool with no limits. Clear Wave Pro is an auto-renewing subscription with weekly and yearly plans: [weekly price], [yearly price]. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Clear Wave uses sound to help with speaker maintenance. It is not a substitute for repairing a damaged device. Privacy Policy: https://hurapps.com/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use: https://hurapps.com/terms_of_use.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SpeakerMate4 screens
Clear Wave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SpeakerMate at none against Clear Wave's shown. Clear Wave's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SpeakerMate sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Clear Wave sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Clear Wave holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 9 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpeakerMate ships an update every 9 days, Clear Wave every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SpeakerMate versus Clear Wave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeakerMateClear Wave
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)4.6 (9 ratings) — better
Number of ratings69 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB14 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperSviatoslav FilHurapps Dijital Hizmetler Limited Şirketi

Customer experience

SpeakerMate

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Clear Wave

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

SpeakerMate

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly PRO$0.997 Days
  • Monthly PRO$2.991 Month
  • Yearly PRO$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • 10 Drops$1.99
  • 30 Drops$4.99
  • 80 Drops$9.99
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  • Lifetime Pro$29.99
3 purchases

Clear Wave

Subscriptions3
  • Clear Wave Pro3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Speaker Cleaner Pro$39.991 Year
  • Water Eject Pro$69.991 Year

Questions

Is SpeakerMate free?
SpeakerMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clear Wave free?
Clear Wave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SpeakerMate or Clear Wave?
Clear Wave is rated higher. SpeakerMate averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Clear Wave averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do SpeakerMate or Clear Wave have ads?
Clear Wave shows ads; SpeakerMate does not.
Which is updated more often, SpeakerMate or Clear Wave?
SpeakerMate ships an update every 9 days, and Clear Wave every 6 days. Most recently, SpeakerMate was updated on November 8, 2026 and Clear Wave on November 5, 2026.

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