Comparison

Owll vs Whale Echo

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

Head to head
About

Owll

This app automatically records, transcribes, and summarizes audio from meetings, lectures, and online videos. It offers AI-powered note-taking, organization, and sharing features, syncing seamlessly across multiple Apple devices and the web.

Highlights
  • AI-powered recording and transcription
  • Automatic meeting summaries and to-dos
  • Real-time transcription for online meetings
  • Seamless sync across Apple devices and web
  • Multilingual transcription and translation
  • AI study aid with flashcards and quizzes
  • Import audio from apps and YouTube videos
Features
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Record, transcribe and summarize anything — meetings, voice notes, lectures, and sermons — with one tap on Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad or Website - Owll AI. Owll is your AI note taker, voice recorder, and second brain. Capture voice notes from meetings, lectures, sermons, interviews, and calls — then get AI meeting summaries, timestamped transcripts, and smart action items. Record audio, upload files, or capture online calls from Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams for fast audio transcription — then organize, highlight, and share notes. Use Owll as your reliable meeting recorder, speech-to-text tool, dictation app, or study partner — perfect for work, school, or personal productivity. All your notes sync across Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and the Web for a seamless workflow. KEY FEATURES — Seamless Sync: Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad & Web Tap once on your Apple Watch to record voice notes. Full AI transcripts and meeting notes sync across iPhone, iPad, and Web. — AI-Powered Recording, Summaries & To-Dos Record with one tap using Owll's AI note taker and built-in AI Coach. Supports voice recorder mode, speech-to-text, voice transcription, interview recording, and audio file imports — then generates concise meeting summaries and to-do lists. — AI Contact Manager for Sales & Client Notes Scan business cards to capture leads instantly. Record sales calls with auto summaries and follow-ups. Search customer notes, track deals, and close more sales faster. — Transcription for Online Meetings Owll transcribes Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams sessions with timestamps and clear formatting. Searchable meeting notes help you stay focused. — Faith & Sermon Notes Capture every word of the sermon so you can worship fully present. Auto-generated sermon notes include key themes and scripture references — searchable across your faith journey. — Smart Folders & Note Sharing Create custom folders to organize voice recordings and meeting notes. Share key takeaways with teammates or classmates in one tap. — Smarter Note Review: Ask Owll AI Owll highlights main points, answers questions with built-in AI Q&A, and delivers clear summaries from transcripts, recordings, or any topic. — Real-Time Translation & Multilingual Transcription Understand any meeting, lecture, or conversation as it happens. Enable real-time translation before recording — choose your transcription language and target language — and Owll displays original and translated text side by side, live. After recording, review bilingual notes, switch between original, translation, or dual-language views, and share a bilingual transcript with your team. Supports 100+ languages. — AI Study Aid: Flashcards & Lecture Notes Convert audio into text with precise AI transcription. Smart summaries turn key points into lecture notes, study guides, and flashcards. Owll's AI quizzes create practice questions to reinforce key ideas — ideal as a note taking app or study companion. — Import, YouTube & OCR Support Import audio to text from any app or YouTube videos for instant transcripts. Use OCR to turn PDFs and images into searchable text. Why Choose Owll? Save Time: Hands-free voice recording on Apple Watch for walks, drives, or quick stand-ups. Organize Everything: All-in-one hub for meeting notes, sales leads, lecture notes, and sermon notes. Global Reach: Break language barriers — translate any recording into 100+ languages after recording. Second Brain: Every recording builds a searchable knowledge base — your memory, amplified. Subscription Plans Owll Plus offers these options: 1-Year Subscription 1-Month Subscription 1-Week Subscription Payment & Management Payments are billed to your App Store Account upon purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled 24h before the period ends. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings. Terms & Privacy Terms of Use: https://owll.ai/user-agreement/#/terms-service/ Privacy Policy: https://owll.ai/user-agreement/#/privacy-policy/

About

Whale Echo

This app uses AI to transcribe audio files and recordings into text, then intelligently summarizes the content. It supports multiple languages and allows for easy sharing of transcribed and summarized information to enhance daily work efficiency.

Highlights
  • Real-time audio file transfer and transcription
  • Live recording and summarization
  • Multi-language transcription support
  • One-click AI summarization
  • Easy sharing of summaries
Features
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Combined with the latest AI technology, it realizes efficient and accurate multilingual text transcription services, and intelligently summarizes the transcribed texts to improve daily work efficiency. Key Features 1. Quick audio file transfer: Audio files are uploaded to Whale Echo in real time and transcribed immediately 2. Real-time transcription: Real-time recording and summarizing of key information for the current scene to prevent information loss 3. Multi-language transcription: supports multiple languages and has wider applicability 4. AI summary: extract key information with one click, and easily obtain information 5. Recording: Record in real time with one click and automatically summarize 6. Share: share the summary text with all your apps [Terms of Use] This app is subject to Apple's Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Owll4 screens
Whale Echo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Owll at 3.1K against Whale Echo's 1. Owll also leads on chart position (#56 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Owll sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Whale Echo sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Whale Echo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Owll has 3.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Owll ships an update fortnightly, Whale Echo weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Owll versus Whale Echo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOwllWhale Echo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.1K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#56 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB239 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVOCALBEATS.AI PTE. LTD.WHALE TECH PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Owll

All ratings3,083 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.8%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews345 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative30.7%

Whale Echo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Owll

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Recordings interrupted by incoming calls
  • Authentication code not received
  • Inability to transfer transcriptions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add real-time transcription
  • Improve video recording support
  • Allow easier sharing of transcripts

Whale Echo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Owll

Subscriptions10
  • Recorder Premium 1 Week3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Recorder Pro+, 1 week3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Call Recorder Plus, 1 week$7.997 Days
Show 7 more
  • Call Recorder Pro Access,1week7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Call Recorder Pro, 1 week$9.997 Days
  • Recorder Access 1 Year$69.991 Year
  • Recorder Plus Access 1 Year7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Recorder Plus, 1 year3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Recorder Plus Access, 1 year1 Year trial$79.991 Year
  • Call Recorder Pro, 1 year3 Days trial$99.991 Year
7 purchases

Whale Echo

Subscriptions4
  • Whale Echo VIP - Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Whale Echo SVIP - Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Whale Echo VIP - Yearly$79.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Whale Echo SVIP - Yearly$199.991 Year
One-time3
  • Whale Echo 1000 Points Top-up$7.99
  • WhaleEcho 2000 Points Recharge Pack$14.99
  • Whale Echo 5000 Points Top-up$34.99

Questions

Is Owll free?
Owll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Whale Echo free?
Whale Echo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Owll or Whale Echo?
Whale Echo is rated higher. Owll averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Whale Echo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Owll or Whale Echo have ads?
Neither Owll nor Whale Echo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Owll or Whale Echo?
Owll ships an update fortnightly, and Whale Echo weekly. Most recently, Owll was updated on November 3, 2026 and Whale Echo on October 30, 2026.

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