# Jugl vs Echo

Jugl and Echo both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Jugl's written reviews are positive against 39% of Echo's. Jugl also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9). Echo's advantage is ratings volume (3.8K vs 21) and chart position (#157 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Echo sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Jugl asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Jugl against 4.5 for Echo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Echo has 3.8K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Jugl's written reviews are positive against 39% of Echo's.

Jugl ships an update monthly, Echo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jugl | Echo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jugl/id1571640105/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-ai-meeting-note-taker/id6738732089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 38.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#157** |
| Size | 329 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joiint](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538040244) | [Tappz Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137963884) |

## What reviewers say

### Jugl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jugl/id1571640105)

Streamline business operations with an integrated suite of tools. Enhance employee productivity through unified chat, calls, task management, and cloud storage.

**Highlights:** Integrated chat, Audio/video calls, Task management, Calendar events, Cloud storage, Employee productivity enhancement

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-ai-meeting-note-taker/id6738732089)

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app transcribes spoken conversations, extracts key insights, and organizes them into structured notes. It helps users stay focused during meetings and calls by ensuring all important information is captured and easily accessible.

**Highlights:** AI-powered summaries, Smart key points extraction, Ask Echo AI questions, Google Meet integration, Easy sharing of notes, Team access and Workspaces

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Echo Plus (Weekly) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Echo Plus (Weekly) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Echo Plus (Weekly Trial) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Echo Plus | $14.99 | per month |
| plus | $16.99 | per month |
| Echo Plus (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| Echo Plus (Yearly) | $79.99 | per year |
| Echo Plus Yearly | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and intuitive
- 💡 Clean interface with essential features
- 👍 Great for meetings and note-taking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with saving and organizing notes
- 🤖 Lack of human support and AI-generated responses
- 💰 Concerns about pricing and value

**Reported bugs**

- Notes not saving properly
- Transcription issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and edit notes
- Folder organization for notes
- Better customer support options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jugl free?

Jugl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Echo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jugl or Echo?

Echo is rated higher. Jugl averages 4.4 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Echo averages 4.5 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Jugl or Echo have ads?

Neither Jugl nor Echo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jugl or Echo?

Jugl ships an update monthly, and Echo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Jugl was updated on November 3, 2026 and Echo on November 8, 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.*