Crime World vs EchoLive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Crime World
Access in-depth investigations and exclusive insights into the criminal underworld from Ireland's top crime journalists. Enjoy hard-hitting reporting, expert analysis, and compelling storytelling, along with the full podcast archive and new episodes.
- Exclusive crime journalism
- In-depth investigations
- Full podcast archive
- Breaking crime news
- Simple, clean design
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From the makers of Ireland’s hit Crime World podcast, in-depth investigations and exclusive insights into the criminal underworld. The Crime World app is the go-to destination for trusted and comprehensive reporting from Ireland’s top team of crime journalists. Its hard-hitting investigations, expert analysis, and compelling storytelling brings you the truth behind the headlines and into the underbelly of gangland crime. Features: - Exclusive journalism about criminals, drugs, gangland feuds and the sins of the underworld, from the Crime World team - The story behind the headlines on major cases, plus investigations and deep dives - The full Crime World podcast archive and new episodes - Exclusive podcast series - Breaking crime news and updates from Ireland and beyond - A clean, simple-to-use design for easy reading, listening, and discovery The Crime World app is free to download, but you must register to read some articles and subscribe to enjoy unlimited access. Privacy Policy: https://www.mediahuis.ie/privacystatement/ Cookie Policy: https://www.mediahuis.ie/cookiepolicy/ Terms & Conditions: https://www.mediahuis.ie/terms-and-conditions/
EchoLive
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Keep up-to-date with the top stories in Cork every day with our free news app. Download today and enjoy unlimited access to the best coverage of Cork news, Cork sport, Cork lives and much more. We bring you the local news that matters to you on EchoLive.ie through our excellent team of professional journalists dedicated to the interests of the men and women of Cork City and County - and trusted by them. The team at The Echo and Echolive. will continue to bring you up-to-date reliable information. 5 reasons to download the EchoLive App: • An up to the minute summary of local news • Stories enhanced with multimedia elements • Insight and opinion from our team of award-winning writers • Easy sharing features • Access to audio, video, and content straight from your phone
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EchoLive at none against Crime World's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Crime World sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.00 per month. EchoLive asks for nothing beyond the download.
Crime World ships an update monthly, EchoLive every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Crime World | EchoLive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (41 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 41 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 182 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Mediahuis Ireland Ltd | Irish Examiner Ltd |
In-app purchases
Crime World
- CRIMEWORLD+$14.001 Month
EchoLive
No in-app purchases
