# Babelfish Translator vs Echo

The clearest difference is rating: Echo at 4.5 against Babelfish Translator's 3.4. Echo also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 0%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Babelfish Translator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Echo sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Echo holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Echo has 3.8K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Babelfish Translator's written reviews are positive against 39% of Echo's.

Babelfish Translator ships an update monthly, Echo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Babelfish Translator | Echo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babelfish-translator/id6447365108/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-ai-meeting-note-taker/id6738732089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **38.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#177** |
| Size | 14 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [wilder.dev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675743907) | [Tappz Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137963884) |

## What reviewers say

### Babelfish Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babelfish-translator/id6447365108)

This app provides real-time speech transcription and translation, with features like live captions for external audio and a two-way conversation mode. Save useful phrases and access your translation history across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Live transcription with real-time translation, Live Captions mode for external audio, Two-way Conversation Mode, Personal Phrasebook with categories, Transcription and conversation history, Share Extension for translating text from other apps, iCloud sync across Apple devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Babelfish Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Babelfish Premium | $29.99 | per year |


### Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-ai-meeting-note-taker/id6738732089)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app transcribes spoken conversations, extracts key insights, and organizes them into structured notes. It helps users stay focused during meetings and calls by ensuring all important information is captured and easily accessible.

**Highlights:** AI-powered summaries, Smart key points extraction, Ask Echo AI questions, Google Meet integration, Easy sharing of notes, Team access and Workspaces

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Echo Plus (Weekly) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Echo Plus (Weekly) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Echo Plus (Weekly Trial) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Echo Plus | $14.99 | per month |
| plus | $16.99 | per month |
| Echo Plus (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| Echo Plus (Yearly) | $79.99 | per year |
| Echo Plus Yearly | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and intuitive
- 💡 Clean interface with essential features
- 👍 Great for meetings and note-taking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with saving and organizing notes
- 🤖 Lack of human support and AI-generated responses
- 💰 Concerns about pricing and value

**Reported bugs**

- Notes not saving properly
- Transcription issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and edit notes
- Folder organization for notes
- Better customer support options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Babelfish Translator free?

Babelfish Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Echo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Babelfish Translator or Echo?

Echo is rated higher. Babelfish Translator averages 3.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Echo averages 4.5 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Babelfish Translator or Echo have ads?

Babelfish Translator shows ads; Echo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Babelfish Translator or Echo?

Babelfish Translator ships an update monthly, and Echo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Babelfish Translator was updated on November 7, 2026 and Echo on November 8, 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.*