# Echo vs Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa

The clearest difference is rating: Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa at 4.2 against Echo's 3.8. Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa also leads on ratings volume (379 vs 68) and device support (4 vs 2). Echo's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Echo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa has 379 ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Echo's written reviews are positive against 70% of Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa's.

Echo ships an update every 5 weeks, Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Echo | Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-smart-reminders-alerts/id1255162114/reviews) | **[4.2 (379 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commands-for-echo-dot-and-alexa/id1493066105/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 68 | **379** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blinky LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1186753096) | [Jakir Hossain](https://appshunter.io/developer/939662527) |

## What reviewers say

### Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-smart-reminders-alerts/id1255162114)

This app helps you remember repetitive daily or weekly tasks with customizable alerts. It blends alarm and habit-tracking features to encourage healthy routines and mindfulness. Track your progress and stay on top of important self-care actions.

**Highlights:** Natural language reminder setup, Customizable alert frequency, Daily, weekly, or custom day repetition, Habit tracking and performance stats, Sound pack customization, Start reminders on launch

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Sounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Echoes | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- ✨ Effective for staying on track
- 💰 Inexpensive or free version is useful
- 💖 Gentle and non-intrusive reminders
- 🎨 Soothing and beautiful aesthetic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Reminders are dropped or missed
- 🐛 Inconsistent notification delivery
- ⚠️ Apple Watch sound purchase issue
- 📝 Limited text box for reminders

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Reminders are randomly dropped
- Notifications are not reliably delivered
- Purchased sounds do not work on Apple Watch
- Editing reminders is difficult and requires multiple steps

**Requested features**

- Add more sound options
- Allow custom sound uploads
- Improve clarity of stats display
- Add a 5-minute period timer
- Enable Apple Watch version


### Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commands-for-echo-dot-and-alexa/id1493066105)

Discover a comprehensive collection of voice commands and questions for your Echo Dot and other Alexa-enabled devices. Learn to interact with Alexa for music, smart home control, lists, and more. Includes setup guides and troubleshooting tips.

**Highlights:** Extensive voice command library, Categorized commands, Alexa interaction instructions, Echo Dot user guide, Setup and troubleshooting tips, Smart home control commands, Media and list management commands

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium: All Alexa Commands | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Echo free?

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

### Is Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa free?

Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Echo or Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa?

Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa is rated higher. Echo averages 3.8 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa averages 4.2 from 379 ratings.

### Do Echo or Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa have ads?

Neither Echo nor Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Echo or Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa?

Echo ships an update every 5 weeks, and Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa every 6 weeks. Most recently, Echo was updated on October 18, 2026 and Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa on October 24, 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.*