# EchoEnglish vs TalkTime

The clearest difference is monetization model: EchoEnglish at freemium against TalkTime's subscription. EchoEnglish also leads on ratings volume (141 vs 12) and device support (4 vs 2). TalkTime's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EchoEnglish sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.69 per month and TalkTime sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for EchoEnglish against 4.7 for TalkTime. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EchoEnglish has 141 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of EchoEnglish's written reviews are positive against 100% of TalkTime's.

EchoEnglish ships an update fortnightly, TalkTime every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EchoEnglish | TalkTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echoenglishaudio-replay-tool/id1133575767/reviews)** | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talktime-learn-a-language/id6457257628/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **141** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 89.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 63 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [秀娟 牛](https://appshunter.io/developer/1094634955) | [Shumin Yu](https://appshunter.io/developer/435282917) |

## What reviewers say

### EchoEnglish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echoenglishaudio-replay-tool/id1133575767)

This app is an advanced audio and video player designed for language learners. It offers features like automatic sentence segmentation, subtitle generation, A-B repeat, and variable speed playback to enhance English listening, pronunciation, and dictation practice.

**Highlights:** Automatic sentence segmentation, Subtitle generation and translation, A-B repeat and custom repeat count, Record and compare speaking practice, Variable speed playback (0.1x to 5.0x), Interactive waveform navigation, Import audio and video from multiple sources

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Subscription · Monthly | $0.69 | per month |
| Intermediate Subscription · Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Basic Subscription · Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Intermediate Subscription · Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| 收藏复读笔记 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 同步音频文件 | $0.99 | one-time |
| AB multi device sync | $1.99 | one-time |
| 视频转音频、播放 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 自动断句/自动切分句子 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all functions | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative auto-segmentation feature for audio
- 🚀 Fast and responsive customer support
- 👍 User-friendly interface and simple operation
- 💰 Affordable pricing with generous free features
- ⚡ Variable playback speed functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on iOS 16+ versions
- 🔥 Device overheating during extended use
- 📱 Inconsistent performance across different iPhone models
- 🔐 Privacy policy concerns and forced consent
- ⚠️ Baidu Cloud login issues

**Reported bugs**

- iOS 16.3+ crashes and login failures
- Baidu Cloud login shows strange text file window
- AB-point setting displays 0:00:00 instead of current time
- Progress bar not updating during AB-segment playback
- Pause/resume functionality resets playback position

**Requested features**

- Audio merging and editing capabilities
- Apple Watch support
- YouTube audio download functionality
- Larger UI text and improved font sizes
- Batch file upload feature


### TalkTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talktime-learn-a-language/id6457257628)

Enhance foreign language skills through listening and reading with custom sentence learning. Supports multiple languages and offers automatic translation, pronunciation, and grammar analysis. Includes recall tests to reinforce learning.

**Highlights:** Learn with custom sentences, Automatic translation, Generate example sentences, Automatic pronunciation, Recall test function, Grammar analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EchoEnglish free?

EchoEnglish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TalkTime free?

TalkTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EchoEnglish or TalkTime?

EchoEnglish is rated higher. EchoEnglish averages 4.8 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while TalkTime averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do EchoEnglish or TalkTime have ads?

Neither EchoEnglish nor TalkTime shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EchoEnglish or TalkTime?

EchoEnglish ships an update fortnightly, and TalkTime every 8 days. Most recently, EchoEnglish was updated on November 6, 2026 and TalkTime on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*