Comparison

ERS_EchORek2 vs Discata

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

Head to head
About

ERS_EchORek2

This audio plugin emulates the iconic Binson Echorec2 analog delay, offering a unique, dreamlike, and psychedelic sound. Developed with careful study of original schematics, it provides enhanced controls for musicians seeking a distinctive vintage delay effect.

Highlights
  • Authentic 70's analog delay emulation
  • Binson Echorec2 sound
  • Enhanced controls
  • Psychedelic sound quality
  • Vintage delay effect
Features
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The ERS EchORek2 analog delay plugin was originally designed and sold by Harrie Munnik and his Dutch company EmptyRoomSystems. DDMF is proud to carry on the legacy by distributing and further developing the set of ERS plugins. The “ERS EchORek2” plug-in has been developed to sound like the Binson Echorec2 delay with enhanced controls. This delay has been used on thousands of recordings worldwide. Starting from the early Pink Floyd albums, its unique sound and benign unpredictability have made it the weapon of choice of musicians who wanted to add a dreamlike, psychedelic quality to their sound. As all ERS plugins, careful study of the original schematics have led to a plugin version that leaves nothing to be desired...

About

Discata

Features
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Make your music feel at home. Discata is a music player for the files you own, with the tools to make them sound the way you like. Bring in your collection, put on your headphones, and start with a simple preset or build a sound that's yours. • Your collection - imported offline listening • 10-band EQ, 32-band parametric and graphic with various different tones for bass or clarity/more • 8,849 autoEQ headphone correction profiles • Six virtual 8D rooms for an immersive and Fresh listening experience • Nine customisable sound styles, one tap Try from Balanced, Reference, Bass, Treble, Immersive, Speakers, Vocals, Chill or Orbit • Crossfade, gapless playback and trim silence • More consistent listening levels, loudness normalization with three target levels: -14, -16 or -18 LUFS, Auto level, true-peak limiter • Auto synced Lyrics • Smart Shuffle • Completely customisable UI, choose from Themes, Colours, and Fonts No account is required. Designed for iPhone running iOS 17 or later. Discata plays your own music files. It does not include a streaming music catalog or import protected streaming-service downloads. The free version includes ads. An optional one-time in-app purchase removes ads permanently.

Screenshots

ERS_EchORek22 screens
Discata4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Discata at Free against ERS_EchORek2's $9.99. Discata also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 26 months). ERS_EchORek2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown).

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

Discata is free to download; ERS_EchORek2 costs $9.99 up front. Discata sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ERS_EchORek2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ERS_EchORek2 ships an update every 26 months, Discata every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
ERS_EchORek2 versus Discata: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterERS_EchORek2Discata
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (7 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian SiedschlagMevinton Kugathasan

In-app purchases

None

ERS_EchORek2

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Discata

One-time1
  • Discata Ad-Free Forever$9.99

Questions

Is ERS_EchORek2 free?
ERS_EchORek2 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Discata free?
Discata is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ERS_EchORek2 or Discata have ads?
Discata shows ads; ERS_EchORek2 does not.
Which is updated more often, ERS_EchORek2 or Discata?
ERS_EchORek2 ships an update every 26 months, and Discata every 8 days. Most recently, ERS_EchORek2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Discata on October 24, 2026.

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