chmod vs SonicClear
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
chmod
This app helps you understand and master the 'chmod' command by easily deciphering octal values. Choose to click individual bits or select octal values to learn file permissions.
- Decipher octal values
- Learn file permissions
- User-friendly interface
- Click individual bits
- Select octal values
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Ever been curios about what those numbers means in a chmod command? Well, wonder no more! Learn and master the art of chmod-fu. With chmod-fu's super easy to use user-interface you can decipher those octal values in a blink of an eye. You choose if you want to click on individual bits, such as read, write, execute, or pick an octal value, both are available to suite your preference.
SonicClear
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Got water stuck in your Apple Watch speaker? SonicClear uses a precision-tuned 165 Hz sine wave — the resonant frequency of the Apple Watch speaker grill — to physically push water out. Combined with continuous haptic pulses, it's the fastest way to restore crystal-clear sound. HOW IT WORKS • A 165 Hz tone plays at maximum volume, creating strong air displacement inside the speaker chamber • The frequency matches the speaker grill's resonant frequency for maximum vibration amplitude • Haptic pulses add physical vibration to dislodge water trapped in crevices FEATURES • One-tap water ejection — just press START PURGE • Real-time visual feedback with animated resonance rings • Elapsed time tracking to monitor your purge cycle • Built-in "How It Works" guide with step-by-step instructions • Optimized 165 Hz frequency for Apple Watch speakers • Combined acoustic + haptic water removal • Premium, minimal design — no ads, no subscriptions INSTRUCTIONS Hold your watch with the speaker facing down Tap START PURGE Wait 15–30 seconds Gently tap your watch on your palm to shake out remaining water Repeat if needed TIPS • Turn the Digital Crown up to maximize volume before starting • Run multiple purge cycles for stubborn water • Works best immediately after water exposure Designed exclusively for Apple Watch. No iPhone required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: chmod at Free against SonicClear's $1.99. chmod also leads on iOS requirement (8.2 vs 13.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
chmod is free to download; SonicClear costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | chmod | SonicClear |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 8.2 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Red Shark AB | Emrah Korkmaz |
In-app purchases
chmod
No in-app purchases
SonicClear
No in-app purchases









