Comparison

VerbBuster Irregular Verbs vs Echo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VerbBuster Irregular Verbs

Features
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VerbBusters is a complete set of reference and practice materials for learning the English irregular verbs. It provides a quiz type activity on six levels of difficulty, bilingual verb lists and a searchable database of almost 180 verbs, with audio files to help with pronunciation. The application supports French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Russian* and Chinese* and there is an English only mode for speakers of other languages. *on 4 levels

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Echo

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Echo β€” Shadowing Practice, Made Simple Echo helps you improve your speaking fluency, pronunciation, and confidence using one of the most effective methods: shadowing. Pick a clip, listen carefully, repeat immediately, record yourself, and compare β€” all in a smooth, focused workflow designed for daily practice. Whether you’re preparing for interviews, IELTS, presentations, or just trying to speak more naturally, Echo makes consistent training easy. Why Echo β€’ Shadowing-first workflow: listen β†’ repeat β†’ record β†’ compare β€’ Build fluency & rhythm: practice natural pacing, stress, and intonation β€’ Pronunciation improvement: hear yourself clearly and spot differences β€’ Confidence booster: speak more without overthinking Key Features β€’ Quick Record & Replay: record your voice instantly and replay with one tap β€’ A/B Comparison: compare your recording with the original to refine accuracy β€’ Loop Practice: replay a sentence or segment until it feels natural β€’ Hands-free Practice: keep repeating without constantly touching the screen β€’ Progress-friendly Routine: designed for short, consistent daily sessions Best For β€’ English learners and language learners of any level β€’ Interview preparation and professional speaking β€’ IELTS speaking and daily communication β€’ Anyone who wants a practical speaking habit Make speaking a habit Echo is built for momentum. Practice 5–10 minutes per day and you’ll feel the difference over time β€” smoother sentences, better pronunciation, and stronger confidence. Download Echo and start shadowing today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://web-production-2ae2.up.railway.app/privacy

Screenshots

VerbBuster Irregular Verbs2 screens
Echo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Echo at Free against VerbBuster Irregular Verbs's $7.99. Echo also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 14 months). VerbBuster Irregular Verbs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Echo is free to download; VerbBuster Irregular Verbs costs $7.99 up front. Echo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. VerbBuster Irregular Verbs asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VerbBuster Irregular Verbs ships an update every 14 months, Echo every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences Β· 1 level
VerbBuster Irregular Verbs versus Echo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVerbBuster Irregular VerbsEcho
Price$7.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAidan Michael CaseyPham Anh Tuan

In-app purchases

None

VerbBuster Irregular Verbs

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Echo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Annually Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is VerbBuster Irregular Verbs free?
VerbBuster Irregular Verbs costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Echo free?
Echo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VerbBuster Irregular Verbs or Echo have ads?
Neither VerbBuster Irregular Verbs nor Echo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VerbBuster Irregular Verbs or Echo?
VerbBuster Irregular Verbs ships an update every 14 months, and Echo every 5 days. Most recently, VerbBuster Irregular Verbs was updated on October 12, 2026 and Echo on October 14, 2026.

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