EchoLive vs IPA Ireland
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
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: ā¢ An up to the minute summary of local news ā¢ Stories enhanced with multimedia elements ā¢ Insight and opinion from our team of award-winning writers ā¢ Easy sharing features ā¢ Access to audio, video, and content straight from your phone
IPA Ireland
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This is the official members App for the IPA Ireland. With this App members get access to the latest news, and manage their notifications from the IPA Ireland. Member app features include: - Association News - News By Region filtered on Main Menu - Manage Notifications by Region Access is restricted to members only using your IPA Ireland credentials.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: IPA Ireland at none against EchoLive's shown. IPA Ireland also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EchoLive ships an update every 2 months, IPA Ireland monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EchoLive | IPA Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly ā better |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Irish Examiner Ltd | James O'Sullivan |
In-app purchases
EchoLive
No in-app purchases
IPA Ireland
No in-app purchases
