Comparison

Water Eject vs Wick

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

Head to head
About

Water Eject

Features
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Dropped your phone in water, got caught in the rain, or does your speaker just sound muffled? Water Eject plays specially shaped low-frequency tones that vibrate the speaker membrane and push water droplets out of the grille — the same trick smartwatches use after swimming. WATER EJECT • One-tap automatic sequence (about a minute): pulsed bursts and sweeps tuned to the speaker's resonance • Works on the bottom loudspeaker and on the earpiece at the top of the phone • Synced vibration helps shake droplets loose DEEP CLEAN • A physically different signal that agitates instead of pushes — wobbled bursts, chirps and impulse knocks shake out dust and debris • Clean the phone speaker, the earpiece, or your headphones • Interactive step-by-step guide, cleaning history and optional reminders every two weeks MANUAL MODE • Pick the exact tone and the output — loudspeaker, earpiece or headphones • Live visual feedback synced to the sound SAFE BY DESIGN • All tones stay in a low, hearing-safe range • A clear warning before anything plays through headphones PRIVATE • No account, no ads, no tracking — everything stays on your device If your speaker sounds muffled after getting wet: run Water Eject, let the phone dry, and repeat if needed.

About

Wick

This app uses low-frequency sound waves to help dislodge water from your device's speaker. It offers different modes for cleaning and testing speaker functionality, with an option to unlock full features via a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Low-frequency sound for water ejection
  • Compare sound levels before and after cleaning
  • Four distinct cleaning and testing modes
  • Control Center and Siri integration
  • One-time purchase for full features
  • No subscription or account required
Features
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Speaker sounding muffled after getting wet? Wick uses low-frequency sound to help clear water trapped in your iPhone's speaker. Run a clean, then compare before-and-after sound levels. Try your first Clean & measure free. Unlock Wick Full with a one-time purchase for unlimited runs and every mode. No subscription, no ads, and no account required. CLEAN AND COMPARE Wick plays a reference tone and uses your microphone to compare sound levels before and after a clean. See the readings side by side, including when there is no meaningful change. Measurements depend on your surroundings and phone position; they are not a diagnosis of speaker condition. Microphone audio is processed on your device and is not saved or uploaded. FOUR MODES, ONE APP • Standard Eject: a low-frequency tone to help clear trapped water. • Deep Purge: a sweeping tone for another eject pattern. • Earbud Mode: a separate tone pattern for connected wireless earbuds. • Speaker Test: a 20 Hz–20 kHz sweep with a live frequency readout. READY WHEN YOU NEED IT Open Wick from a Lock Screen widget or Control Center, or say “Eject water with Wick” to Siri. Wick also warns you when your volume is low or audio is routed away from your iPhone speaker. Availability of runs and modes follows your free use or Wick Full unlock. CLEAR PRICING Your first Clean & measure is free. Wick Full unlocks unlimited Clean & measure runs, Deep Purge, Earbud Mode, and Speaker Test with one payment. You can restore your purchase. Sound waves may help clear water near a speaker opening. Wick cannot repair hardware damage or remove water from inside your device. Results vary.

Screenshots

Water Eject4 screens
Wick4 screens

Verdict

The call

Water Eject and Wick are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Water Eject versus Wick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWater EjectWick
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixelated DevelopmentBecoming Ventures, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Water Eject

No in-app purchases

None

Wick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Water Eject free?
Water Eject is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wick free?
Wick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Water Eject or Wick have ads?
Neither Water Eject nor Wick shows ads.

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