# AZ News vs Echo E

The clearest difference is rating: AZ News at 4.5 against Echo E's 3.7. Echo E's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AZ News sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Echo E sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AZ News holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of AZ News's written reviews are positive against 67% of Echo E's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AZ News ships an update monthly, Echo E every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AZ News | Echo E |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/az-news-app/id410004542/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-e-paper/id1004909678/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VRM GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582138423) | [Echo Zeitungen GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/580118870) |

## What reviewers say

### AZ News

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/az-news-app/id410004542)

Stay informed with local, national, and international news delivered directly to your device. Customize your news feed with regional content, sports updates, and push notifications for topics you care about. Save articles for later and access breaking news with a convenient home screen widget.

**Highlights:** Regional news customization, Push notifications for chosen topics, Save articles to a watchlist, Home screen news widget, Adjustable font sizes, Multiple content selection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-month subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| 1-year subscription | $129.99 | per year |


### Echo E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-e-paper/id1004909678)

Access digital newspaper editions for enhanced reading comfort and sustainability. Enjoy regional and global news, interactive puzzles, and exclusive digital content. Read tomorrow's news tonight and customize your reading experience.

**Highlights:** Digital newspaper editions, Interactive puzzles (Sudoku, crossword), Customizable font size, Read-ahead feature, Exclusive digital content, Archive access, Digital ad inserts and flyers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dieburger Anzeiger Monatsabo | $11.99 | per month |
| Darmstädter Echo Monatsabo | $34.99 | per month |
| Groß-Gerauer Echo Monatsabo | $34.99 | per month |
| Odenwälder Echo Monatsabo | $34.99 | per month |
| Rüsselsheimer Echo Monatsabo | $34.99 | per month |
| Starkenburger Echo Monatsabo | $34.99 | per month |
| Einzelausgabe | $2.99 | one-time |
| Darmstädter Echo Einzelkauf | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AZ News free?

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

### Is Echo E free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AZ News or Echo E?

AZ News is rated higher. AZ News averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Echo E averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do AZ News or Echo E have ads?

AZ News shows ads; Echo E does not.

### Which is updated more often, AZ News or Echo E?

AZ News ships an update monthly, and Echo E every 5 weeks. Most recently, AZ News was updated on September 21, 2026 and Echo E on September 21, 2026.

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