Comparison

Talky vs EchoPilot

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

Head to head
About

Talky

This AI chat client offers extensive control over LLM interactions, supporting various models and features like vision, image generation, and function calling. Customize prompts, edit conversations, and integrate with plugins for enhanced functionality.

Highlights
  • Advanced LLM control
  • Vision and image generation
  • Customizable system prompts
  • Edit conversation history
  • Local storage and iCloud sync
  • Shortcuts integration
  • Built-in and custom plugins
Features
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Talky is an AI chat client for users who want more control over their conversations with LLMs. It supports OpenAI's GPT series models and DeepSeek models, with features including vision capabilities, image generation, and function calling. You can also connect your own custom models or use third-party LLM service providers. The app offers direct access to these models with full transparency and customization options. ### Key Features ### ** Full Control ** You can adjust system prompts, context length, and temperature settings, and save them as reusable roles. You can also edit conversation history, including modifying AI responses, for flexible experimentation. All requests are sent directly to your chosen model without modifications or downgrading. ** Local Storage + iCloud Sync ** Conversations are stored on your device and synced through your private iCloud account. ** Shortcuts Support ** Use Shortcuts to send messages to specific conversations and get responses. Interact with LLMs from Control Center, Share Sheet, Action Button, or Siri. ** Plugins ** Built-in plugins include web browsing, web search, document content reading, chat notes, and other useful tools. Additionally, Talky supports a Health plugin that can read health data from HealthKit. ** Cross-Platform ** Native apps for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS with seamless sync. ---- ### Free Trial and Subscription ### Talky's basic features are free, with a certain amount of free AI usage to get you started. You can also subscribe to Talky's membership service to access various models, including GPT and DeepSeek models. Auto-renewable subscriptions can be managed in the app's settings. Payment will be charged to your App Store account upon confirmation. To stop the subscription, you need to manually turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. Privacy Policy: https://gongzhang.io/app/talky/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://gongzhang.io/app/talky/en/terms

About

EchoPilot

Create and converse with personalized AI assistants. Access your chat history and explore different AI personas on your iOS device. Offers free features with optional premium upgrades for advanced capabilities like image and video generation.

Highlights
  • Custom assistant creation
  • Natural language chat
  • Searchable chat history
  • Multiple AI personas
  • Main menu navigation
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EchoPilot is your all-in-one AI companion on iOS, enabling you to create custom assistants, engage in natural conversations, and access your chat history effortlessly. Whether you’re brainstorming ideas, revisiting past discussions, or exploring AI personas, EchoPilot delivers powerful AI tools right on your device. Key Features: • Assistant Creation: Design and personalize AI helpers to fit your needs. • Chat: Enjoy smooth, context-aware conversations anytime. • Chat History: Quickly access and search past chats. • Main Menu: Easily navigate between features and settings. • Assistants: Switch seamlessly between multiple AI personas. Please note: Image and video generation, additional chat messages, and unlimited chat messages are premium features requiring separate purchase. Pricing: Premium Subscription Plans (unlock Premium models, priority access, and bonus tokens): • Weekly: $3.99 per week (includes 65 bonus tokens) • Monthly: $11.99 per month (includes 145 bonus tokens) • Yearly: $129.99 per year (includes 1800 bonus tokens) Token Packs (used for generating images and videos): • Lite: 15 tokens for $0.99 • Standard: 70 tokens for $3.99 • Pro: 150 tokens for $7.99 Unlock the full potential of AI with EchoPilot's free features and upgrade when you’re ready to create stunning media and enjoy enhanced capabilities. Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Talky4 screens
EchoPilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Talky at none against EchoPilot's shown. Talky also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). EchoPilot's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 86%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Talky sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and EchoPilot sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Talky ships an update every 2 weeks, EchoPilot every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Talky versus EchoPilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalkyEchoPilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB227 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer弓 张Alahem OU

Customer experience

Talky

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

EchoPilot

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Talky

Subscriptions1
  • Talky Membership$4.991 Month
6 purchases

EchoPilot

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Access$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Access$11.991 Month
  • Yearly Access$129.991 Year
One-time3
  • LITE$0.99
  • STANDARD$3.99
  • PRO$7.99

Questions

Is Talky free?
Talky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EchoPilot free?
EchoPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Talky or EchoPilot have ads?
EchoPilot shows ads; Talky does not.
Which is updated more often, Talky or EchoPilot?
Talky ships an update every 2 weeks, and EchoPilot every 6 weeks. Most recently, Talky was updated on October 24, 2026 and EchoPilot on October 30, 2026.

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