# HyNote vs Echo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HyNote at 77% against Echo's 36%. HyNote also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HyNote sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Echo sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HyNote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.5K and 3.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of HyNote's written reviews are positive against 36% of Echo's.

HyNote ships an update every 9 days, Echo every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HyNote | Echo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hynote-ai-note-taker-summary/id6478655348/reviews)** | [4.5 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-ai-meeting-note-taker/id6738732089/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.5K** | 3.4K |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 36.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | #123 |
| Size | 99 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tuling Network Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527901709) | [Tappz Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137963884) |

## What reviewers say

### HyNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hynote-ai-note-taker-summary/id6478655348)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app uses AI to record, summarize, and organize notes from various sources like audio, images, text, and videos. It allows you to chat with your content for quick answers and transform your productivity.

**Highlights:** Multi-Type Inputs (audio, image, text, PDF, web), AI-Powered Summaries, Advanced Organization & Search, Audio Recording & Live Transcription, Flashcards and Quizzes, Chat with your content

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Membership Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Plus Weekly Plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly Plan | $17.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Monthly Plan | $25.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly Plan | $89.99 | per year |
| Plus Yearly Plan | $129.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Yearly Plan | $199.99 | per year |
| 600 Minutes Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1000 AI Generation Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Minutes Package | $79.99 | one-time |
| 100 Audio Generation (20% OFF) | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful for studying
- 👍 Helps create study guides
- 👍 Great for note-taking
- 👍 Organized and helpful for ADHD
- 🚀 Makes studying easier

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data usage
- 🐛 Transcription and voice note issues
- 🔒 Unclear subscription limits and hidden fees
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iPad lectures
- 🐛 Unreliable performance, frequent crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Transcription cuts off too soon
- Inability to split long paragraphs
- Unreliable performance, frequent crashes
- Compatibility issues with iPad lectures
- Subscription limits and hidden fees

**Requested features**

- Add video recording and processing functionality
- Improve voice recognition and transcript editing
- Introduce more flexible note organization options
- Increase upload size limits
- Add read-aloud option for documents


### Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-ai-meeting-note-taker/id6738732089)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app transcribes spoken conversations, extracts key insights, and organizes them into structured notes. It helps users stay focused during meetings and calls by ensuring all important information is captured and easily accessible.

**Highlights:** AI-powered summaries, Smart key points extraction, Ask Echo AI questions, Google Meet integration, Easy sharing of notes, Team access and Workspaces

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Echo Plus (Weekly) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Echo Plus (Weekly) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Echo Plus (Weekly Trial) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Echo Plus | $14.99 | per month |
| plus | $16.99 | per month |
| Echo Plus (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| Echo Plus (Yearly) | $79.99 | per year |
| Echo Plus Yearly | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and intuitive
- 💡 Clean interface with essential features
- 👍 Great for meetings and note-taking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with saving and organizing notes
- 🤖 Lack of human support and AI-generated responses
- 💰 Concerns about pricing and value

**Reported bugs**

- Notes not saving properly
- Transcription issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and edit notes
- Folder organization for notes
- Better customer support options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HyNote free?

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

### Is Echo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HyNote or Echo?

HyNote is rated higher. HyNote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while Echo averages 4.5 from 3.4K ratings.

### Do HyNote or Echo have ads?

Neither HyNote nor Echo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HyNote or Echo?

HyNote ships an update every 9 days, and Echo every 4 weeks. Most recently, HyNote was updated on September 24, 2026 and Echo on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, HyNote or Echo?

HyNote currently peaks at #103 in the App Store charts, and Echo at #123. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*