Devalay vs Ekho
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Devalay
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For centuries, Bharat has suffered the onslaught of Islamic invaders, who have left a wake of loot, pillage and destruction. The scars exist even today, the motherland broken into pieces. The kingdom of Gandhāra, mentioned in the Mahābhārata, has an almost non existent Hindu population today. But one need not travel to a foreign country to see carnage. In 1990, Shri Sitaram Goel published a book. titled Hindu Temples – What Happened to Them, listing thousands of Hindu, Jain and Buddhist temples, which were destroyed to build Islamic monuments and places of worship, stressing this list was just the tip of the iceberg! This app attempts to convey that same list in an interactive map form. (Clicking on any marker displays further information about it.) You can also search for a specific desecrated Devalay, either by it's name, place or state.
Ekho
This app offers high-quality audio recordings of ancient Greek and Old English texts read with historically accurate reconstructed pronunciations. It provides a distraction-free listening experience to aid in language learning and appreciation of classical literature.
- Historically accurate pronunciations
- High-quality audio recordings
- Ancient Greek and Old English texts
- Distraction-free interface
- Personalized library
- Cross-device syncing
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Where do you go if you want to hear what Plato sounded like? Or if you want to listen to a Beowulf recitation like you're a thane in a mead-hall? Ekho is the ancient language streaming app. Subscribe in-app to access high-quality audio recordings of Ancient Greek and Old English texts read in historically accurate reconstructed pronunciations. We can't revivify the corpse of Plato or of an Anglo-Saxon scop. But we can bring you the best voice performances of Ancient Greek and Old English literature anywhere on the internet. Subscribe in-app to access the talents of Colin Gorrie, Luke Ranieri, and others from the Ancient Language Institute, Ekho specializes in creating audiobooks of the great texts of the ancient world that are recorded using carefully reconstructed historical pronunciations. The Ekho app uses a simple and beautiful interface to make your experience listening to our audiobooks as pleasant and distraction-free as possible. Subscribe, crack open a copy of your favorite Ancient Greek or Old English text, turn on the audio, and read along. The Ancient Language Institute exists to aid students in their path to proficiency in ancient languages, to improve the way ancient languages are taught, and to foster a rebirth of the humanistic tradition. We do all of this because, like Cicero, we believe that the ancient authors have left us "images of the bravest of men—not merely for contemplation, but also for imitation." Reading and listening to the ancient authors in their own words is the best way to gaze upon these images. This is the essence of the humanistic tradition. We invite you to come join us. Visit us at ancientlanguage.com. Your subscription gives you access to account-based features and premium content including: - A personalized library - Cross-device syncing of progress, notes, and highlights - Premium ancient language audiobooks and ebooks Terms of Service: https://app.ancientlanguage.com/legal/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://app.ancientlanguage.com/legal/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Devalay at every 2 days against Ekho's every 8 months. Ekho's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. Devalay sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Ekho sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Devalay ships an update every 2 days, Ekho every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Devalay | Ekho |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maneesh Godbole | Ancient Language Institute |
In-app purchases
Devalay
- Donate Small Coffee$0.99
- Donate Medium Coffee$1.99
- Donate Large Coffee$2.99
Ekho
- Ancient Greek$6.991 Month
- Old English$6.991 Month
- Ancient Greek and Old English$9.991 Month









