# Main vs Echo E

The clearest difference is rating: Main at 5.0 against Echo E's 3.7. Main also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Echo E's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Main sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 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.

Main holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Main's written reviews are positive against 67% of Echo E's.

Main ships an update every 5 months, Echo E every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Main | Echo E |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/main-echo-e-paper/id415877971/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-e-paper/id1004909678/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **85.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Verlag und Druckerei Main-Echo GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/415877974) | [Echo Zeitungen GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/580118870) |

## What reviewers say

### Main

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/main-echo-e-paper/id415877971)

Access regional news and content from your area on your smartphone or tablet. Enjoy features like text-to-speech, adjustable font sizes, and offline reading of past issues. A free 10-day trial is available.

**Highlights:** Regional news content, Adjustable font size, Text-to-speech functionality, Offline reading, Access to past issues, Free 10-day trial

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DigitalPlus Monatsabo | $29.99 | per month |
| Spessart E-Paper Jahresabo | $39.99 | per year |
| Einzelausgabe Bote vom Unter-Main | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spessart Einzelausgabe: 1,99 € | $1.99 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe Main-Echo Alzenau | $2.99 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe Main-Echo Aschaffenburg | $2.99 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe Main-Echo Obernburg | $2.99 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe Fernsehmagazin TV7 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe Main-Echo Archiv | $2.99 | one-time |
| Einzelausgabe Spessart E-Paper | $3.99 | one-time |


### 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 Main free?

Main 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, Main or Echo E?

Main is rated higher. Main averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Echo E averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Main or Echo E have ads?

Neither Main nor Echo E shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Main or Echo E?

Main ships an update every 5 months, and Echo E every 5 weeks. Most recently, Main was updated on September 21, 2026 and Echo E on September 21, 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.*