Comparison

Echo vs PeerFocus

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

Head to head
About

Echo

Effortlessly convert spoken words into text with this app. Record meetings, lectures, or voice notes and get instant summaries. Supports multiple languages and prioritizes user privacy by storing data locally.

Highlights
  • Voice-to-text transcription
  • Record meetings and lectures
  • Summarize recordings
  • Import audio files
  • Multilingual support
  • Local data storage
Features
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Talk instead of typing... typin... typ... Echo turns your voice into text as you speak — just tap and talk. Use it for whatever fills your day: quick notes, meeting recaps, lecture summaries, the idea you had in the car, or a private diary entry only you'll read. Capture anything, hands-free - Voice notes and reminders - Meetings and lectures - Ideas on the go - Diary and journal entries - Emails and long messages, dictated on the go Import and transcribe - Bring in recordings and audio files from other apps - Get an instant summary of any recording or voice message Speaks your language Echo works in 13 languages, including English, Spanish, German, French, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Ukrainian, and Russian. Talk in whichever one feels natural. Your notes stay yours Your notes are stored only on your device — no cloud account, no sync, no one else reading them. Talk it out, get it in writing. Download Echo and just start talking. Privacy Policy: https://voracious-shark-ce8.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-Echo-Voice-Notes-AI-Diary-eec3ca51c7ec44aaa028cc9d65b36314?pvs=4 Terms & Conditions: https://voracious-shark-ce8.notion.site/Terms-Conditions-Echo-Voice-Notes-AI-Diary-6d3e6f5897734ca6abb08a304719edb4?pvs=4

About

PeerFocus

Features
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PeerFocus helps you stay focused, consistent, and accountable together. Productivity is easier when you’re not doing it alone. PeerFocus combines task planning, focus sessions, and social accountability to help you build better habits and stay on track. What you can do with PeerFocus: • Create and manage daily tasks • Run focus sessions to work without distractions • Share progress with friends • Stay accountable through friendly check-ins • Join productivity communities • Chat with peers around shared goals Focus together Unlike traditional productivity apps, PeerFocus lets you see what your friends are working on, celebrate progress, and encourage each other to stay consistent. Simple, intentional design PeerFocus is built to reduce noise and keep you focused on what matters — your goals, your progress, and your consistency. Privacy first Your data belongs to you. PeerFocus does not sell your data or use it for advertising. Whether you’re studying, building habits, or working toward personal goals, PeerFocus helps you stay focused together. Subscription Information: • Title: PeerFocus Plus • Length: Monthly subscription • Price: £2.99 per month (price may vary by region) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Apple ID settings. — — — LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://privacy.peer-focus.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Echo4 screens
PeerFocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PeerFocus at fortnightly against Echo's every 6 weeks. PeerFocus also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Echo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and PeerFocus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Echo ships an update every 6 weeks, PeerFocus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Echo versus PeerFocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEchoPeerFocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (78 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings78 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKonstantin ZarubinHassan isah

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Echo

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access (Weekly)$3.997 Days
  • Full Access (Annual)$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Echo Lifetime Premium$3.99
1 purchases

PeerFocus

Subscriptions1
  • PeerFocus Plus$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Echo free?
Echo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PeerFocus free?
PeerFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Echo or PeerFocus have ads?
Neither Echo nor PeerFocus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Echo or PeerFocus?
Echo ships an update every 6 weeks, and PeerFocus fortnightly. Most recently, Echo was updated on October 15, 2026 and PeerFocus on October 5, 2026.

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