# LOOI vs Whale Echo

The clearest difference is rating: Whale Echo at 5.0 against LOOI's 3.4. Whale Echo also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). LOOI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (168 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Whale Echo sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. LOOI asks for nothing beyond the download.

Whale Echo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LOOI has 168 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LOOI ships an update every 3 weeks, Whale Echo weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LOOI | Whale Echo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looi/id6474993624/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whale-echo/id6739831296/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **168** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 39.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TangibleFuture (Dongguan) Intelligent Hardware Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679680362) | [WHALE TECH PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638253017) |

## What reviewers say

### LOOI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looi/id6474993624)

Transform your phone into a smart desktop robot companion. This app enables a playful, evolving personality with LLM integration for enhanced intelligence. It offers visual recognition, voice commands, and emotional responses for limitless interaction.

**Highlights:** AI-powered personality evolution, LLM integration for enhanced intelligence, Facial and object recognition, Natural language voice commands, Emotional responses and custom actions, Weather and schedule reminders

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Engaging and fun companion for conversation
- 💬 Good ChatGPT integration for intelligent responses
- 🎮 Fun games and interactive activities
- 📱 Works as wireless phone charger
- 🎨 Cute and appealing character design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently on startup
- 🎤 Wake word 'Hey Looi' doesn't work reliably
- 🔊 Voice recognition fails consistently
- 📱 Incompatible with newer iPhone models (iOS 26+)
- ⚫ Doesn't work on dark surfaces or desks

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Wake word recognition failure
- Voice recognition not working
- Permission registration fails on iOS 26+
- Motion & Fitness permissions not registering

**Requested features**

- Chinese language support (most requested)
- French language support
- Spanish language support
- Multiple voice options to choose from
- Voice customization and locking preferred voice


### Whale Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whale-echo/id6739831296)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Whale Echo VIP - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Whale Echo SVIP - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Whale Echo VIP - Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Whale Echo SVIP - Yearly | $199.99 | per year |
| Whale Echo 1000 Points Top-up | $7.99 | one-time |
| WhaleEcho 2000 Points Recharge Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Whale Echo 5000 Points Top-up | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LOOI free?

LOOI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Whale Echo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LOOI or Whale Echo?

Whale Echo is rated higher. LOOI averages 3.4 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while Whale Echo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LOOI or Whale Echo have ads?

Neither LOOI nor Whale Echo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LOOI or Whale Echo?

LOOI ships an update every 3 weeks, and Whale Echo weekly. Most recently, LOOI was updated on October 30, 2026 and Whale Echo on October 30, 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.*