Echo Meter Touch Bat Detector

Echo Meter Touch Bat Detector

Listen to and identify bats.

132 ratings
56 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 29, 2014
  • June 26, 2026
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About

This app works with a specialized hardware module to detect, record, and identify bats by their ultrasonic echolocation calls. It offers real-time listening, spectrogram visualization, and automatic species identification for outdoor enthusiasts, citizen scientists, and researchers.

Listen to bat echolocation calls
View real-time spectrograms
Automatic bat species identification
Record full spectrum .wav files
Map bat recording locations
Transfer recordings to computer
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What's New in Echo Meter Touch Bat Detector

3.1.11

June 26, 2026

+Several bug fixes.

User reviews

I can see many bats flying around but tge detector can not identify any

I first purchased this device about three years ago and was very pleased with the performance but now even after downloading updates it appears go be unable to identify any bat signals. Very disappointing!

Misleading…

An absolute waste of effort; seems app does not function unless you purchase a device through the app for $149. Very disappointing 😢

Love this app

It’s like having a magic little device that lets you enter the world of the little bats once it hits twilight. I had to wait an extra day once it came in because the weather had dropped below 50°F here and I knew the bats would be in torpor, but the next day I got out and identified so many different species right in my backyard. It even amplifies the sound so that you can hear what they might sound like at a range you can hear and understand and it’s just really amazing. The app is very easy to use as well. I do wish it would identify the bats whether you were recording or not, but it’s a small downside for the very many ups the app has.
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Unusable

Unfortunately I actually have the echo meter (it was a gift), but they no longer make the echo meter for apple phones and none of the third party adapters work :( so I have the meter and app, and can’t connect them! super frustrated that they stopped making for apple. We tried everything and even went to the apple store because we thought we needed brand-name adapter - but apple doesn’t make usbc to lightning adapter :( bummed
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FAQ

What does the Echo Meter Touch Bat Detector app do?

The app works with the Echo Meter Touch hardware module to allow users to listen to, record, and automatically identify bats based on their ultrasonic echolocation calls. It translates these calls into audible frequencies and displays them on a real-time spectrogram.

What are the key features of the app?

Key features include real-time listening to bat calls using patented technology, viewing echolocations on a spectrogram, automatic identification of likely bat species, recording bat passes as .wav files, and mapping recording locations.

Is the app free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use. However, it requires the Echo Meter Touch hardware module (sold separately) to function. There are two models of the module available, with different features and price points.

What devices is the Echo Meter Touch Bat Detector app compatible with?

The app is designed for iOS devices. For location tracking features, your device must have GPS capability or you must use a Bluetooth GPS receiver. Continued use of GPS in the background can impact battery life.

Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for nature enthusiasts, hobbyists, citizen scientists, and professional researchers who want an affordable and informative way to study and interact with bats and their ultrasonic vocalizations.