# Echo: Live Translate Captions — Subtitles on any video or app

> Real-time translated captions for videos and apps, displayed in a floating window. (iPhone/iPad app by Hau-Ben Shih.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-live-translate-captions/id6783508375 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hau-Ben Shih](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350599516)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 5 more
- Released: 2026-07-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-live-translate-captions/id6783508375/reviews.md

## What is Echo?

Live captions, floating over the app you are already watching.

Echo listens to whatever is playing — a livestream, a video, the room around you — and floats the translated captions in a small window on top of it. Nothing gets covered. Nothing gets missed.

THREE WAYS TO TRANSLATE
• Live audio. Sound coming from any other app — Weverse, bubble, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok — translated as it plays.
• On-screen text. Comments, chats, posts and menus, translated right where you are reading them.
• Around me. Point your phone at a concert, a TV or a conversation and read along live.

BUILT FOR THE HARDEST VERSION OF THIS
Echo was built for K-pop fans, which is this problem with no margin for error: the live happens once, it is in Korean, and the names have to be right.
• 300+ group names, member names and fandom terms, spelled the way fans actually write them — on live audio as well as on-screen text.
• 40+ languages, with the spoken language detected automatically.
• Captions arrive while they are still talking, not after.

KEEP EVERY MOMENT
• Every session is saved and named for you, like "Friday night live", so you can reread it, copy it or share it later.
• Turn the best lines into share cards. Five styles: a single quote, both languages together, or the conversation exactly as it was said.
• A translation came out wrong? One tap tells us. We read every thumbs-down.

QUIET BY DEFAULT
• On-device translation where your iPhone supports it. Faster, and it works without a connection.
• No sign-up, no account. Open it and go.
• Echo is not a screen recorder. It uses only the audio or screen text you choose to translate, and never bypasses DRM or platform protections.

FREE EVERY DAY
Echo includes a free daily translation allowance. Two optional upgrades remove it.

Echo Plus. Every mode and every language, your full session history, and history synced across your devices. Subject to a daily fair-use limit set out in the Terms of Use. Start with 3 days free on the weekly plan.

Day Pass. One night, no subscription. 90 minutes of translation, valid 24 hours.

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Echo Plus is an auto-renewing subscription available weekly, monthly or annually. New subscribers start with a 3-day free trial on the weekly plan. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase, and renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in App Store settings. Price and renewal terms are shown before purchase.
Day Pass is a one-time purchase granting 90 minutes of translation, valid 24 hours. It is not a subscription and does not auto-renew. Unused time expires, and a used pass cannot be restored.
Privacy Policy: https://echokpoptranslate.live/privacy
Terms of Use: https://echokpoptranslate.live/terms

Echo is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Weverse, Bilibili, or any third-party service mentioned. Third-party names are used only to identify compatible services.

## Key features

- Live translated captions over any video or app
- Floating Picture-in-Picture window
- Automatic language detection
- On-screen text and live audio translation
- Save and share translated sessions
- On-device translation for speed and offline use

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Echo Unlimited | $5.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-live-translate-captions/id6783508375/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Song

*2026-09-14*

This is good because I need to understand what the singer are saying

**Developer response:** Thanks Greg! That's exactly what we built it for. Catching what the singer just said in the moment is the whole point. Glad it's working for you.

## Frequently asked questions about Echo

### Does Echo have ads?

Echo is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted viewing and translation experience.

### How does Echo's translation work?

Echo translates live audio from videos and apps, as well as on-screen text, and displays it as floating captions. It also offers an 'Around me' mode for translating real-world events.

### Can I save my translations with Echo?

Yes, every translation session is automatically saved and named, allowing you to reread, copy, or share them later. You can also turn the best lines into shareable cards.

### What languages does Echo support?

Echo supports over 40 languages, with the spoken language detected automatically for seamless translation.

### Is Echo available on Android?

Currently, Echo is supported on iPhone devices. The app is designed for iOS with on-device translation capabilities.

### What are the subscription options for Echo?

Echo offers a free daily translation allowance. For unlimited access, Echo Plus is available as a weekly, monthly, or annual subscription, with a 3-day free trial on the weekly plan. A Day Pass is also available for 90 minutes of translation.

### How often is Echo updated?

The latest version of Echo is 1.2.7, and it was last updated on September 8, 2026. Updates typically include improvements and new features.

### Is Echo safe to use with streaming services?

Echo is designed to be safe and respects DRM and platform protections. It only uses the audio or screen text you choose to translate and does not record your screen.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-09-18

Each mode now has its own color, so you can tell at a glance whether Echo is translating audio, your screen, or the room around you. The button says which one you are about to start.

Fixed: if you held a Day Pass, you could not reach Echo Plus from the upgrade screen. You can now.

### 1.2.9 — 2026-09-17

The upgrade screen now shows what each plan saves you in money, not a percentage.
Plus a round of smaller fixes.

### 1.2.8 — 2026-09-15

Arabic and Hebrew captions now read from the right.
You can send us feedback from Settings, plus smaller improvements.

### 1.2.7 — 2026-09-08

Stability and translation quality improvements.

### 1.2.6 — 2026-09-05

- Reminders you can actually hear, so you know the moment your free minutes are back.
- Captions come back faster when your connection drops.

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