Comparison

EarCare vs Water Eject

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

Head to head
About

EarCare

A minimalist audio player designed for ASMR enthusiasts. It allows users to import various audio and video formats, offering background playback, lock screen controls, and a loop mode. The app prioritizes user privacy with no ads, analytics, or data collection.

Highlights
  • Import audio and video
  • Background playback
  • Lock screen controls
  • Repeat one mode
  • Volume protection tips
  • Dark theme UI
  • No ads or analytics
Features
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EarCare is a minimalist audio player for ASMR lovers. Import audio or videos (extracts audio automatically), enjoy background playback, lock screen controls, and loop mode with gentle volume reminders to protect your hearing. Key features: Import: Add MP3/M4A/WAV etc., and extract audio from MP4/MOV/AVI videos Playback: Background audio, lock screen controls, repeat one Library: Favorite, sort (date/name/duration/plays/size), batch export & share Health: Volume protection tips; choose headphone-only or allow speaker playback UI: Dark theme, clean design with subtle animations Privacy & Data: No account, no ads, no analytics No data collection; all audio stays on your device Perfect for: ASMR listeners, relaxation and sleep, and anyone who loves a distraction-free player

About

Water Eject

This app uses sound frequencies to clear water and debris from your iPhone speakers and earbuds. Get clearer calls and music in seconds with quick cleaning cycles and device-specific modes. It's designed for easy, on-device use after rain, workouts, or splashes.

Highlights
  • Sound pulses to remove moisture
  • Preset cycles for different devices
  • Visual and haptic guidance
  • One-tap Quick Clean (10-30s)
  • Deep Dry for heavy moisture
  • Earbud and Earpiece modes
  • Clean history tracking
Features
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Water Eject on your iPhone and your Apple Watch. Clear Speaker pushes water out of the speaker with a tuned low-frequency sweep. On iPhone it then listens with the microphone and repeats until the speaker sounds clear again. On Apple Watch it runs the sweep through the watch speaker, with the Digital Crown setting how strong it is. ON APPLE WATCH • Eject: a 100 to 300 Hz sweep through the watch speaker. The ring pulses with the sweep, the Digital Crown sets the intensity, and a drip haptic plays when the routine finishes. • Speaker test: short tones to hear whether the speaker sounds right afterwards. • Dry timer: mirrors the timer running on your iPhone. • Water Lock: turn on Apple's Water Lock first, then run Clear Speaker as the deeper clean. • History: every eject on the watch is logged and shows in History on your iPhone. • Complication: Start eject from the watch face. It flips to Clean for 12 hours after a finished eject. • Siri: start a water eject on your watch, or ask how long since your last clean. • The watch app runs on its own, without your iPhone nearby. No ads. No paywall. Nothing ever blocks the eject button. Every feature below is free, and the app never interrupts you while your phone is wet. WHY EJECT SOMETIMES "DOESN'T WORK" Most of the time it is not the tone - it is the setup. Before every cycle, Clear Speaker runs a preflight check and tells you if: - your volume is turned down - your audio is routed to AirPods, a car, or a Bluetooth speaker Fix it in one tap and start. This single check is the difference between water coming out and nothing happening. WHAT IT CLEARS - iPhone and Apple Watch speaker after rain, a pool, a sink, or a spill - AirPods and earbuds - left, right, or alternating so each bud gets its own cycle - Charging port - a dedicated drying mode for a wet Lightning or USB-C port DRY-OUT TIMER The speaker clears in a minute, but a wet charging port needs time. Start a dry-out timer after an eject - 30 minutes for a splash, 2 hours if the phone went in the water, a day if the liquid alert came back - and Clear Speaker tells you when it's time to try the cable again. Or just ask Siri: "Can I charge my phone yet with Clear Speaker?" MEASURE IT, DON'T GUESS The clarity check uses the microphone to score how your speaker actually sounds - a real measurement, not a number we made up. Run it before and after so you can hear and see the difference. The left/right speaker test confirms both channels are working. ONE TAP FROM ANYWHERE ON IPHONE - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets - Control Center control - Action Button - Siri and Shortcuts: "Eject water with Clear Speaker" - Live Activity shows the cycle running while you dry the phone off BUILT FOR A WET PHONE IN YOUR HAND - Big target you can hit with damp fingers - Haptics and a visual meter so you know it is working - Works fully on device - no account, no sign-up, no internet needed - Nothing leaves your phone - Dark and light themes, full VoiceOver support - Available in English, Arabic, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Simplified Chinese HOW TO USE IT 1. Turn the volume up and unplug headphones (the app will remind you). 2. Hold the phone with the speaker pointing down; hold earbuds with the mesh facing down. 3. Press Eject and let it repeat until the app reports clear. 4. Wipe the phone and run the clarity check to confirm. GOOD TO KNOW On iPhone and Apple Watch, sound-based ejection helps push out surface water and loosen debris. It is preventive care, not a hardware repair, and it is not a medical or waterproofing device. If your device has been fully submerged, power it off and let it dry before running long cycles. Keep the volume at a comfortable level.

Screenshots

EarCare3 screens
Water Eject4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EarCare at Free against Water Eject's $0.99. EarCare also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). Water Eject's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

EarCare is free to download; Water Eject costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Water Eject holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EarCare ships an update every 6 weeks, Water Eject every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
EarCare versus Water Eject: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarCareWater Eject
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#200 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer彬 李Hemal Modi

Customer experience

EarCare

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Water Eject

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EarCare

No in-app purchases

None

Water Eject

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EarCare free?
EarCare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Water Eject free?
Water Eject costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EarCare or Water Eject?
Water Eject is rated higher. EarCare averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Water Eject averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do EarCare or Water Eject have ads?
Neither EarCare nor Water Eject shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EarCare or Water Eject?
EarCare ships an update every 6 weeks, and Water Eject every 8 days. Most recently, EarCare was updated on October 24, 2026 and Water Eject on October 25, 2026.

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