Open Ear vs vuduo2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Open Ear
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Open Ear is a smart companion app designed for open-ear headphones. It allows you to switch modes, adjust sound effects, manage devices, convert voice to text, change interface languages, and upgrade firmware easily. With a clean interface and intuitive features, Open Ear helps users personalize their listening experience and enjoy more convenient headphone control in daily life.
vuduo2
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vuduo2 โ Enigma2 OpenWebIf Client for iPhone & iPad Take full control of your Enigma2 set-top box from anywhere on your network. vuduo2 connects to your box via OpenWebIf, letting you browse channels, manage recordings, and stream live or recorded TV directly to your iPhone or iPad. KEY FEATURES โข Stream live TV and recordings through the built-in player or via VLC โข Full EPG browser with recording timer management โข Download recordings to your device for offline viewing โข Use your iPhone or iPad as a complete remote control for your box โข Multiple clients can connect simultaneously โ perfect for families or multi-room setups MULTI-SATELLITE READY Ideal for complex setups with multiple satellites or tuners. Each connected device streams independently, completely separate from what's playing on the main TV. COMPATIBLE HARDWARE & SOFTWARE Works with most Enigma2 distributions including OpenVIX, OpenATV and OpenPLI. Perfect companion for the Vu+ Duo4K SE, AB Pulse 4K, and many other Enigma2 set-top boxes. SUBSCRIPTION vuduo2 requires a monthly subscription to access its features, including remote control, EPG browsing, live streaming, and downloading recordings. Subscriptions are billed via the App Store. This app connects to and streams your own STB content โ no additional streaming content is included. EULA: https://novotech.co.uk/vuduo2_eula.htm
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Open Ear at none against vuduo2's 1. Open Ear also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. vuduo2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Open Ear asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Open Ear | vuduo2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 16.3 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Alex Technology co., ltd | Andrew Birch |
In-app purchases
Open Ear
No in-app purchases
vuduo2
- vuduo2.monthly1 Month trial$0.991 Month
Questions
Is Open Ear free?
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Do Open Ear or vuduo2 have ads?
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