# Echo vs Applaudable

The clearest difference is rating: Applaudable at 5.0 against Echo's 3.9. Applaudable also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11). Echo's advantage is ratings volume (140 vs 16). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Echo sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Applaudable asks for nothing beyond the download.

Applaudable holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Echo has 140 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Echo's written reviews are positive against 67% of Applaudable's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Echo ships an update weekly, Applaudable every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Echo | Applaudable |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-group-voice-chat-rooms/id1605765153/reviews) | **[5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applaudable/id6443599864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **140** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 287 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [peng zhang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549341382) | [WeLivv, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647555678) |

## What reviewers say

### Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-group-voice-chat-rooms/id1605765153)

Connect with friends globally through voice chat rooms. Share moments, join multi-topical discussions, and host private parties. Enjoy free, high-quality audio conversations without language or distance barriers.

**Highlights:** Free group voice chat, Moments sharing, Multi-topical chat rooms, 24-hour parties, Private voice chat rooms, Global contact

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 710 golds | $0.99 | one-time |
| First Recharge Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bankruptcy Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3550 golds | $4.99 | one-time |
| First Recharge Package 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Silence Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bankruptcy Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 14200 golds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Recharge Package 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 35500 golds | $49.99 | one-time |
| 71000 golds | $99.99 | one-time |


### Applaudable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applaudable/id6443599864)

This social media platform redefines sharing by focusing on "applauds"—a unique way to celebrate moments, milestones, and appreciate others. It fosters genuine connections and meaningful interactions within a community that values authenticity and mutual respect.

**Highlights:** Unique "applaud" interaction system, Celebrate everyday joys and discoveries, Share personal milestones and inspirations, Express admiration for others, Focus on authenticity and meaningful connections, Reimagined social media experience

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Echo free?

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

### Is Applaudable free?

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

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

Applaudable is rated higher. Echo averages 3.9 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Applaudable averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.

### Do Echo or Applaudable have ads?

Neither Echo nor Applaudable shows ads.

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

Echo ships an update weekly, and Applaudable every 2 weeks. Most recently, Echo was updated on September 23, 2026 and Applaudable on June 3, 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.*