Comparison

Clear Wave vs HydroBot

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

Head to head
About

Clear Wave

This app uses precise sound frequencies and vibration to remove water from your iPhone speaker. It offers multiple ejection modes and a speaker health test to diagnose damage. Track your cleaning history and share results with friends.

Highlights
  • Precision sound frequencies for water removal
  • Multiple powerful eject modes
  • Vibration boost for enhanced effectiveness
  • Speaker health diagnostic test
  • Cleaning history and statistics
  • Home screen widgets and Siri integration
Features
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ClearWave removes water from your iPhone speaker using precision sound frequencies - just like the Apple Watch Water Lock feature, but with more power and control. HOW IT WORKS Your iPhone fell in water? Speaker sounds muffled? ClearWave plays scientifically calibrated sound frequencies that vibrate water droplets out of your speaker grille. It's the same principle Apple uses in Apple Watch - we've made it even more effective. 4 POWERFUL EJECT MODES - Standard Mode (165Hz) - Quick everyday water removal - Deep Clean (200Hz) - For stubborn water after submersion - High Frequency (400Hz) - Targets fine water mist in speaker mesh - Custom Mode (160-200Hz) - Dial in the exact frequency with a precision slider [PRO] VIBRATION BOOST [PRO] Combines CoreHaptics vibration patterns with sound frequencies for maximum water expulsion. Up to 2x more effective than sound alone. SPEAKER HEALTH TEST [PRO] Not sure if your speaker is damaged or just wet? Our real-time diagnostic test gives you a clear health score so you know exactly what's going on - before visiting a repair shop. - Multi-Speaker Testing - Test bottom speaker and earpiece separately - Health Score - Get a 0-100 rating for each speaker - Before/After Comparison - See improvement after cleaning HISTORY & STATISTICS Track every eject session with detailed logs. See your cleaning history with beautiful charts and know exactly when your phone was last cleaned. SHARE YOUR RESULTS Generated a great score? Share a branded result card with friends showing your speaker health improvement. WIDGETS & SIRI - Home Screen Widget - See last eject info and start cleaning with one tap - "Hey Siri, eject water" - Hands-free water removal - Deep Links - Add a shortcut for instant access BEAUTIFUL DESIGN - Dark theme with glass morphism aesthetics - Smooth Lottie animations - Clean, intuitive interface WHY CLEARWAVE? - Based on real acoustic physics, not placebo - Speaker Health Test - ONLY app with diagnostic scoring - Vibration + Sound combo for maximum effectiveness - Widget & Siri - no other water eject app has this - Track your history with charts and stats - Share results with friends - No subscription - one-time Pro purchase Works on all iPhones with speakers. Results may vary depending on water exposure level.

About

HydroBot

This app uses specially tuned sound vibrations to help expel trapped water from your device's speakers. Simply tap to activate the sound and restore clearer audio after exposure to moisture.

Highlights
  • Water-ejection sound technology
  • One-tap activation
  • Minimalist interface
  • Lightweight and fast
  • Helps restore speaker clarity
Features
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HydroBot – Clear Water from Your Device! HydroBot plays a specially tuned sound designed to help push water out of your device’s speakers. If your phone has been exposed to moisture, HydroBot can generate audio vibrations that may help expel trapped water and restore clearer sound. Just tap start and let HydroBot run. The simple interface makes it easy to quickly activate the sound and help clear out excess moisture. HydroBot is lightweight, fast, and built for those moments when your phone speaker doesn’t sound quite right after getting wet. Features • Water-ejection sound designed to help clear moisture from speakers • Simple one-tap activation • Clean, minimal interface • Quick and easy to use whenever you need it HydroBot uses sound vibrations that may help remove water from device speakers. Results may vary depending on the amount of water and the device model. Subscription HydroBot offers a premium subscription that unlocks full access to the app. • Weekly subscription: $3.99 per week • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal can be turned off in your App Store account settings after purchase Privacy Policy https://sites.google.com/view/hydrobot-app/privacy Terms of Use https://sites.google.com/view/hydrobot-app/terms

Screenshots

Clear Wave4 screens
HydroBot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: HydroBot at 3 against Clear Wave's 1. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Clear Wave sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HydroBot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Clear Wave against 5.0 for HydroBot. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clear Wave ships an update every 2 months, HydroBot monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Clear Wave versus HydroBot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClear WaveHydroBot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKamil DemirtasTalk or Not, Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Clear Wave

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$4.99
2 purchases

HydroBot

Subscriptions1
  • Water Ejector Premium3 Days trial$1.997 Days
One-time1
  • hydrobot lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Clear Wave free?
Clear Wave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HydroBot free?
HydroBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Clear Wave or HydroBot?
Clear Wave and HydroBot are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Clear Wave or HydroBot have ads?
Neither Clear Wave nor HydroBot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clear Wave or HydroBot?
Clear Wave ships an update every 2 months, and HydroBot monthly. Most recently, Clear Wave was updated on October 21, 2026 and HydroBot on October 24, 2026.

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