# Echo vs Hoops Circle

The clearest difference is rating: Hoops Circle at 5.0 against Echo's 3.9. Hoops Circle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Echo's advantage is ratings volume (139 vs 2) and chart position (#150 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Hoops Circle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Echo has 139 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Echo ships an update weekly, Hoops Circle every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Echo | Hoops Circle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-group-voice-chat-rooms/id1605765153/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoops-circle/id6474650739/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **139** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | — |
| Size | 297 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [peng zhang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549341382) | [2enovate LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574566754) |

## What reviewers say

### Echo

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

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

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 |


### Hoops Circle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoops-circle/id6474650739)

Connect with like-minded individuals by joining or creating interest-based communities. Share podcasts, videos, and organize events. Manage your community with an intuitive dashboard and stay connected through instant messaging.

**Highlights:** Create and join diverse interest channels, Organize events and meet-ups, Share podcasts and videos, Community management dashboard, Instant messaging and group chats, Customizable user profiles, Robust security and privacy controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Echo free?

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

### Is Hoops Circle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Echo or Hoops Circle?

Hoops Circle is rated higher. Echo averages 3.9 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while Hoops Circle averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Echo or Hoops Circle have ads?

Neither Echo nor Hoops Circle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Echo or Hoops Circle?

Echo ships an update weekly, and Hoops Circle every 2 days. Most recently, Echo was updated on October 27, 2026 and Hoops Circle on October 6, 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.*