# Sound Russian vs Echo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Echo at none against Sound Russian's 5. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sound Russian sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Echo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sound Russian | Echo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-russian-learn-russian/id1659473646/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 137 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PODVICK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659473648) | [REECE PAUL WADSWORTH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857267769) |

## What reviewers say

### Sound Russian

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-russian-learn-russian/id1659473646)

Master Russian with engaging audio and podcasts designed by certified teachers. Improve listening, speaking, and comprehension through real-life conversations and cultural insights. Learn anytime, anywhere with a user-friendly interface and regular updates.

**Highlights:** Real-life Russian conversations with subtitles, Professionally built podcasts for various situations, Popular categories and topics covered, Calm and fun user interface, Regularly updated content, Hundreds of podcasts for skill improvement

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Just Listening | $4.99 | per month |
| Full Access Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Just Listening | $39.99 | per year |
| Limited Offer | $49.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $49.99 | per year |


### Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-language-learning/id6755916034)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sound Russian free?

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

### Is Echo free?

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

### Do Sound Russian or Echo have ads?

Neither Sound Russian nor Echo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sound Russian or Echo?

Sound Russian ships an update every 4 days, and Echo every 4 days. Most recently, Sound Russian was updated on October 24, 2026 and Echo on October 17, 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.*