EAP Talk vs EchoWords
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
EAP Talk
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EAP Talk is an AI-powered system that allows EFL learners to practice speaking and delivering academic presentations in the context of higher education. It is created by a group of EAP teachers and students at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU). It is based on the XJTLU key project (KSF-F-16), funded by XJTLU and Suzhou government.
EchoWords
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EchoWords is an effortless audio-first vocabulary trainer engineered for busy learners. Stop staring at flashcards for hoursβturn your daily commute, workouts, chores, and walks into active language acquisition. γKey Featuresγ β Hands-Free Background Audio Playback Listen to clear pronunciations, phonetic guides, definitions, and native example sentences with your screen turned off. Fully supports Lock Screen and Control Center playback controls. β Dynamic Island & Live Activities Glance at your current word, phonetics, and definition right on your Lock Screen or the Dynamic Island without unlocking your iPhone. β Picture-in-Picture (PiP) Floating Word Card Keep learning while browsing the web, checking emails, or reading articles. Floating word cards keep you immersed without interrupting your workflow. β Authentic US & UK Voice Options Switch between 4 natural native speakers: - US English: Guy (Male) & Jenny (Female) - UK English: Ryan (Male) & Sonia (Female) β Smart Spaced Repetition & Offline Ready Mark mastered words, bookmark favorites, and review weak spots. Download audio libraries for complete offline learning without using cellular data. β Distraction-Free Design Clean, battery-friendly aesthetics with customizable dark/light themes, adjustable intervals, repeat loops, and speech speeds. γAbout Pro Subscriptionsγ - Plans: Monthly or Yearly Pro membership. - Payment: Charged to your Apple ID account upon purchase confirmation. - Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Manage: Turn off auto-renewal anytime in your iOS Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. - Privacy Policy: https://raw.giteeusercontent.com/without-npe/echowords/raw/main/privacy.html - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EAP Talk at none against EchoWords's 2. EAP Talk also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). EchoWords's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. EchoWords sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. EAP Talk asks for nothing beyond the download.
EAP Talk ships an update every 4 months, EchoWords every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EAP Talk | EchoWords |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ζ ιΉ | θ±ε½¬ θ΅΅ |
In-app purchases
EAP Talk
No in-app purchases
EchoWords
- Monthly Pro Membership$7.991 Month
- 1 year Pro Membership$69.991 Year
