# Echo: In-Ear Voice Translator — Translate Speech in Real-Time

> AI real-time in-ear voice translator for Bluetooth headphones, works offline. (iPhone/iPad app by Dainware LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-in-ear-voice-translator/id6742157123 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dainware LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797108936)
- Category: Utilities, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 75 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-03-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-in-ear-voice-translator/id6742157123/reviews.md

## What is Echo?

Echo is an AI driven real-time in-ear voice translator designed specifically for use with AirPods or other Bluetooth headphones.

Other speech translation apps aren’t intelligent enough to know when sentences have started and stopped so they must be told when to start listening and when to stop listening and you don’t get the translation until after. That only works when the conversation you want to translate is planned; when both participants purposely take turns talking. But what about unplanned speech, such as speech overheard in airport announcements, casual conversations at work, in elevators, or coffee shops? There is no need to tell Echo when a person is speaking. It simply starts listening and translating when prompted and continues until stopped.

Some in-ear translation solutions require proprietary headphones, but with Echo, there’s no need to spend extra money on hardware. Use your own headphones and let the app do the work.

Even better: Echo doesn’t require an internet connection for voice recognition and translation. All processing is done on-device, preventing unwanted bills while abroad.

Support for 14 languages and 19 accents.
Including:

English
Spanish
German
French
Italian
Dutch
Japanese
Chinese
Korean
Portuguese
Arabic
Russian
Thai
Turkish

Switch between two translation models depending on your requirements: Accuracy and Speed. When using the Accuracy model, translations are more accurate but take longer to process. When using the Speed model, translations are performed as quickly as possible but may be less accurate.

Echo excels at recognizing and translating voices heard in short form speech scenarios, such as brief conversations spoken nearby, airport announcements, coffee shops, grocery stores, in elevators and others. We are currently working to improve long form recognition and translations, such as in lectures, videos and fast paced conversations. Echo still works in these long form speech scenarios but improvements are coming soon.

Most popular translation pairs in the US:

Spanish to English
German to English
French to English
Italian to English
Dutch to English
Japanese to English
Chinese to English
Korean to English
Portuguese to English
Arabic to English
Russian to English
Thai to English
Turkish to English

Performance is dependent on iPhone hardware. Generally, a newer iPhone will perform better than an older one.

Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Real-time in-ear voice translation
- Works with AirPods and other Bluetooth headphones
- Automatic speech detection
- On-device processing (offline use)
- Supports 14 languages and 19 accents
- Accuracy vs. Speed translation models

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $64.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Subscription | $99.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-in-ear-voice-translator/id6742157123/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App shows not paid

*2026-07-07*

Paid for app every time I open wants me to pay again 
I have paid and have subscription but app will not recognize it

### 1/5 — Пересмотрите цены

*2026-04-16*

С такими ценами вы ни когда не заработаете. Лучше 1000  раз по 10 , чем один раз 100… удаляю. Вы потеряли минимум пять клиентов

### 1/5 — Is not working as promised

*2026-03-20*

Tried to use it a Restaurant… recognized nothing … tried several setups … Not working … this Mensch 44 Euro Spende for nothing … it was no tryout available …deleted it from my phone

### 5/5 — Excellent real time translator

*2026-03-07*

I had been looking for an in-ear translator while in Vietnam, purely because I was curious to know what people around me were saying. This ended up working perfectly. Even the novelty of listening in on conversations in elevators and coffee shops is awesome. I later tried it in Spain and worked just as well. Highly recommend!

### 1/5 — Wanted It To Work But App’s Unusable

*2026-01-21*

Like other reviewers have mentioned, I am unable to use the app because it is stuck in the setup process after attempting to download the Spanish language, and no matter how long I’ve waited, it still says that it’s being downloaded and won’t allow me to proceed further. The developers responded to another review of this issue in May, but clearly underestimated the problem and almost a year later have yet to fix it. If it’s eventually fixed, I’ll be glad to actually use the app and leave a new review, but because it’s unusable, 1 star seems to be the only fitting option

### 1/5 — Не работает

*2026-01-16*

Не работает приложение. Тормозит, не распознает речь даже на английском. Нельзя почитать отзывы, нельзя попробовать без отплаты. Не рекомендую

### 1/5 — Setup Stuck

*2026-01-10*

Could not complete the setup. Just stuck on the say thank you in Spanish screen. Would not time out or give you any indication there was a problem. Would not proceed and no help to check any settings

### 4/5 — Hearing

*2025-12-25*

Improved sound quality.  Great devices.👍

### 1/5 — Nichts passiert

*2025-11-15*

Ich kam gerade mal bis zum Test. Dann passiert gar nichts mehr und die App reagiert nicht

### 1/5 — Schlecht

*2025-10-26*

Ca 3 Sekunden Verzögerung und höchstens fünf Prozent erkannt. Wirklich schlecht.

## Frequently asked questions about Echo

### How does Echo handle different languages and accents?

Echo supports 14 languages and 19 accents, including major global languages like Spanish, German, French, Japanese, and Chinese. The app allows you to switch between these language and accent options to suit your translation needs.

### What are the subscription options for Echo?

Echo offers a monthly subscription for $8.99/P1M and two yearly subscription options: $39.99/P1Y and $64.99/P1Y. These plans likely unlock advanced features or remove limitations present in the free version.

### Does Echo require an internet connection to work?

No, Echo does not require an internet connection for voice recognition and translation. All processing is done on-device, which also enhances privacy and prevents roaming charges while abroad.

### How accurate are the translations in Echo?

Echo offers two translation models: Accuracy and Speed. The Accuracy model provides more precise translations but may take longer to process, while the Speed model prioritizes quick translations which might be less accurate.

### What devices is Echo compatible with?

Echo is designed to work with iPhones. Performance can vary, with newer iPhone hardware generally offering better performance than older models.

### How often is Echo updated?

The latest version of Echo is 1.14, and it was last updated on January 14, 2026. This indicates a relatively active development cycle, with regular improvements and feature additions.

### What is the age rating for Echo?

Echo has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children. This rating suggests that the content and functionality are appropriate for young audiences.

### What are users saying about Echo?

Echo has an average rating of 4.4 stars from 49 ratings. This indicates generally positive user sentiment, with most users finding the app to be effective and useful.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.14 — 2026-01-14

Fixed a bug that could cause voices from another language to show up as available voices to choose from when selecting a voice to speak the translations.

### 1.13 — 2026-01-08

Fixed a bug that could cause the app to crash when initiating a translation session.

### 1.12 — 2025-12-12

Fixed a problem with concurrent audio sessions that could sometimes cause malformed audio.

### 1.11 — 2025-12-10

Fixed an issue where incorrect setup instructions could be given for particular iOS versions.

### 1.10 — 2025-12-09

Bug fixes

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