Zela Audio vs Echo Tavern
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zela Audio
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Zela drops you into a live voice conversation with an ai character that thinks out loud and talks back. Pick a vibe, tap Begin, and jump into a live conversation. The entities Zela Labs has cooked up won't be helping with your homework any time soon, and they may get a bit emotional. This is a Research Preview. It gets better every day, and sometimes it’ll be a little weird. Tell us what you think in the app and help shape where it goes. Start free; unlock longer sessions when you’re ready. Privacy: http://zela.ai/privacy Support: support@zela.ai EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Echo Tavern
Engage in voice conversations with AI characters. Design your own unique AI personalities and interact with them without cost. The possibilities are limited only by your creativity.
- Voice chat with AI characters
- Create custom AI characters
- Unlimited imagination-driven interactions
- Free to use
- AI character customization
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Voice chat with AI characters. Create custom AI characters and talk with them for free. The only limitation is your imagination. Terms of Use: https://echotavern.ai/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Echo Tavern at every 2 days against Zela Audio's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Zela Audio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month and Echo Tavern sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Zela Audio ships an update monthly, Echo Tavern every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zela Audio | Echo Tavern |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ALEXANDER C EDWARDS | Will Davenport |
In-app purchases
Zela Audio
- Unlimited Access$12.991 Month
Echo Tavern
- Premium Membership$14.991 Month
- Ultra$39.991 Month
