Comparison

BatLib vs Echo Bat

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

Head to head
About

BatLib

Features
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The BatLib app plays the different ultrasonic calls of most European bats, transformed into the audible range using the heterodyne mixer method. This is particularly useful for comparing directly with the output of the BATSCANNER device to help determine the species. 1. Enter the frequency that your BATSCANNER displays to filter the species 2. Listen to the typical bat call sequences 3. Compare the sound with what you hear from your BATSCANNER 4. Sounds similar? Read additional information about the bat species, such as acoustic characteristics, size, habitat, photos, etc. Further information about our bat products: www.batscanner.ch

About

Echo Bat

Features
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Love unique sensory experiences? Echo Bat turns your iPhone Pro into a living sonar. A ONE-OF-A-KIND TECHNOLOGY Using the LiDAR sensor in your device, Echo Bat detects obstacles around you in real time and converts them into immersive 3D spatial sound. Close your eyes, put on your headphones, and explore your environment like a real bat. Sound comes from the exact direction of objects: left, right, near or far. Your ears become your eyes. WHAT YOU DEVELOP - Spatial awareness: navigating without sight in a real environment - Auditory empathy: understanding how visually impaired people perceive the world - Active listening: decoding sounds to build a mental map - Echolocation: mastering the natural principle used by bats and dolphins - Immersive hearing: a 3D audio experience unlike anything else DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE - No ads, no hidden purchases, no data collection - Simple and intuitive interface from first use - Voice guidance for an accessible experience - Haptic feedback to reinforce spatial perception - Works completely offline HOW TO USE Hold your iPhone in front of you like a flashlight. LiDAR scans the space in real time. Nearby obstacles create fast, directional clicking sounds. Open space produces soft, calming tones. Sound comes from the exact direction of detected objects. WHY THE SCREEN GOES BLACK The screen turns black for total immersion. Without visual distraction, your brain fully activates auditory perception. It is a sensory experience you will not forget. WHO IS IT FOR? - Curious minds of all ages fascinated by sensory technology - Families looking for an original educational experience - Science and sound physics enthusiasts - Anyone who wants to explore the world differently Download Echo Bat and discover the world with your ears. Close your eyes. The experience starts now.

Screenshots

BatLib3 screens
Echo Bat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BatLib at Free against Echo Bat's $1.99. BatLib also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

BatLib is free to download; Echo Bat costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
BatLib versus Echo Bat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBatLibEcho Bat
PriceFree β€” better$1.99
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size38 MB17 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperElekon AGTRIMECH Dhaker

In-app purchases

None

BatLib

No in-app purchases

None

Echo Bat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BatLib free?
BatLib is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Echo Bat free?
Echo Bat costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do BatLib or Echo Bat have ads?
Neither BatLib nor Echo Bat shows ads.

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