Comparison

Locu vs Echo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Locu

This app allows you to open your frequently used URLs quickly and efficiently by typing custom commands. It interprets your input to construct specific URLs on the go and opens them directly in the appropriate app, also keeping a history of your URL openings.

Highlights
  • Open URLs by typing
  • Interpret arguments for URL construction
  • Open URLs in handling app
  • Record URL opening history
  • Share commands via QR codes
  • Use via share extension, spotlight, today widget, URL schemes
Features
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Locu helps you open your daily URLs much faster and more flexibly. With your URLs added and configured, you open them just by typing. According to your input, Locu will: 1. filter thus retrieve the potential URLs quickly 2. interpret the arguments to construct specific URLs on the go 3. open the selected URL in its handling app directly 4. record the history of your URLs opening From now on, you: 1. don’t have to worry about which app could fulfill your goal 2. don’t have to remember or type those long but useful URL strings 3. will need less tapping or typing to get things done Moreover, you can share wonderful commands with your friends, through QR codes. Besides within the app, you can use Locu through other ways: 1. the share extension within other apps 2. the spotlight search 3. the today widget 4. the URL schemes Locu supports Deriving from the word “locution”, Locu is the app that helps you open URLs in your own way. For detailed help, please refer to the support link.

About

Echo

Features
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Experience the power of artificial intelligence on your own terms. Our app lets you download and run open-source AI models directly on your phone—no internet connection required. You stay in full control of your data and privacy at all times. With support for offline AI, private LLM, and local LLM functionality, you can explore advanced AI features anywhere, anytime—completely private AI with no cloud involvement. Key Features Fully Offline: No internet needed. Run AI models right on your device for ultimate privacy and convenience. Open-Source Models: Choose from a variety of open-source models to tailor your AI experience to your specific needs. Data Stays Yours: All processing happens locally, keeping your personal information safe and secure on your phone. Easy to Use: Download, install, and run models with just a few taps—no technical expertise required. Expandable & Customizable: Add or swap models to keep up with the latest AI innovations and never miss out on new features. Unlock the future of AI—on your phone, on your terms. Download now to enjoy a private LLM experience wherever you go!

Screenshots

Locu4 screens
Echo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Locu at Free against Echo's $6.99. Locu also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). Echo's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 18 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Locu is free to download; Echo costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Locu ships an update every 18 months, Echo every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Locu versus Echo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocuEcho
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer文礼 周Umi Indigo LLC

In-app purchases

None

Locu

No in-app purchases

None

Echo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Locu free?
Locu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Echo free?
Echo costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Locu or Echo have ads?
Neither Locu nor Echo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Locu or Echo?
Locu ships an update every 18 months, and Echo every 5 days. Most recently, Locu was updated on October 24, 2026 and Echo on October 7, 2026.

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