Hable vs EchoBox Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hable
This utility app is designed to update the firmware for the Hable One controller. It ensures your device has the latest features and improvements.
- Firmware updates
- Latest feature access
- Device compatibility
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You can use your Hable One without the Hable app. The Hable App is only for updating the Hable One to the latest firmware of staying updated with the latest features of Hable One.
EchoBox Player
An elegant, privacy-focused audio player for long-form content like audiobooks and podcasts. It preserves your folder structure, offers chapter support, customizable audio effects, and on-device transcription. Enjoy your media library with smart features that enhance listening without intrusive tracking.
- Preserves folder structure
- Per-file relative volume control
- Chapter support
- Optional audio effects (EQ, compressor)
- On-device transcription
- Internet radio playback
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Echobox player is an elegant, privacy‑minded audio player built for everyday listening. It respects your library, keeps folders as folders, and adds smart features that make long‑form audio a joy—chapters, effects, transcripts, and more—without getting in your way. Whether you’re listening to audiobooks, podcasts, lectures, or long mixes, Ecobox balances reliability with power. It runs great on‑device, handles big local libraries, and even plays live Internet radio. - Preserve folder structure: Import entire folders and keep your organization intact. EchoBox mirrors your file tree instead of flattening it. - Per‑file Relative Volume: Dial in the loudness of each file without permanently altering audio. Normalize your library tastefully—ideal for podcasts and audiobooks recorded at different levels. - Chapters done right: Fast chapter detection for m4a/m4b and MP3 (ID3 CHAP). Jump quickly via a clear, accessible chapter list and dedicated button. - Effects when you want them: Optional EQ, low‑cut, reverb, and a smart compressor powered by a robust AVAudioEngine path. Effects are off by default and won’t destabilize normal playback. - Storage awareness: A tidy footer shows used and free space so you always know when it’s time to declutter. - On‑device transcription: Generate timestamp‑aware transcripts from your audio using Apple’s Speech framework. Prefer on‑device models when available, with a clear live progress view. - Internet Radio (.radio): Save and play live streams with a simple .radio file. EchoBox optimizes controls for live playback and gets out of your way. - Swift, fast, and private: No accounts. No trackers. Your library stays on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: EchoBox Player at 100% against Hable's 50%. EchoBox Player also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). Hable's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EchoBox Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Hable's written reviews are positive against 100% of EchoBox Player's.
Hable ships an update every 8 months, EchoBox Player every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Hable | EchoBox Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hable One B.V. | Oriol Gomez |
Customer experience
Hable
EchoBox Player
In-app purchases
Hable
No in-app purchases
EchoBox Player
No in-app purchases







