# EchoLink vs Ocean Wave Sounds

The clearest difference is price: EchoLink at Free against Ocean Wave Sounds's $17.99. EchoLink also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Ocean Wave Sounds's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (89% vs 62%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

EchoLink is free to download; Ocean Wave Sounds costs $17.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Ocean Wave Sounds holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 82 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of EchoLink's written reviews are positive against 89% of Ocean Wave Sounds's.

EchoLink ships an update every 4 months, Ocean Wave Sounds every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EchoLink | Ocean Wave Sounds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $17.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echolink/id350688562/reviews) | **[4.6 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocean-wave-sounds-premium/id602346649/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 45 | **82** |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 20 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Synergenics, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/350688565) | [Ultabit, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/448790450) |

## What reviewers say

### EchoLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echolink/id350688562)

Connect to the EchoLink network using your iOS device. This application allows validated Amateur Radio operators to access the system from virtually anywhere. Registration with a valid Amateur Radio callsign is required.

**Highlights:** Connect to EchoLink network, Use on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Validated user access, Remote connectivity

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Wonderful System
- 🚀 Great for ham travelers
- 🚀 Amazing App
- 🚀 Great tool for Hams
- 🚀 Excellent System

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 EchoLink does not work
- 🐛 Can't find stations!
- 🐛 Not working on ios26 iPhone pro max
- 🐛 Mic gain
- 🐛 Connectivity problems lately

**Reported bugs**

- Latest version (2.19) could use some improvement
- No way to reset password
- Doesn't seem to be working on my phone, I enter call sign, password, and email. I click on login and nothing happens
- Just updated EchoLink to find that it's now stuttering all the time
- After the upgrade there are connection issues

**Requested features**

- Bigger PTT please?
- Add more to app
- Password reset in app option
- Almost There!
- Bigger PTT please?


### Ocean Wave Sounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocean-wave-sounds-premium/id602346649)

Experience high-quality, ambient ocean wave sounds from diverse global locations. Perfect for promoting deep sleep, meditation, or creating a natural atmosphere. Features include background audio playback, a sleep timer, and a night mode for dark use.

**Highlights:** High-quality ambient ocean wave sounds, Background audio playback, Sleep timer, Night mode, Global recording locations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EchoLink free?

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

### Is Ocean Wave Sounds free?

Ocean Wave Sounds costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, EchoLink or Ocean Wave Sounds?

Ocean Wave Sounds is rated higher. EchoLink averages 3.9 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Ocean Wave Sounds averages 4.6 from 82 ratings.

### Do EchoLink or Ocean Wave Sounds have ads?

Neither EchoLink nor Ocean Wave Sounds shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EchoLink or Ocean Wave Sounds?

EchoLink ships an update every 4 months, and Ocean Wave Sounds every 3 months. Most recently, EchoLink was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ocean Wave Sounds on November 1, 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.*