# EchoVision vs Portal

The clearest difference is rating: EchoVision at 5.0 against Portal's 4.5. EchoVision also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and review sentiment (83% vs 63%). Portal's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (66 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Portal sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. EchoVision asks for nothing beyond the download.

EchoVision holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Portal has 66 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of EchoVision's written reviews are positive against 63% of Portal's.

EchoVision ships an update every 2 months, Portal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EchoVision | Portal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echovision/id6499540865/reviews)** | [4.5 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portal-remote-play/id6737148404/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **66** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 63.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Holo Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652143524) | [OverSoul Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723750728) |

## What reviewers say

### EchoVision

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echovision/id6499540865)

Experience the world through the eyes of a bat with this mixed reality art installation. Using a bat-shaped mask and your smartphone's LiDAR, visualize echoes and understand echolocation. It offers a unique perspective on non-human sensory perception and promotes ecological appreciation.

**Highlights:** Simulates bat echolocation, Mixed reality art experience, Handheld bat-shaped masks, Smartphone LiDAR integration, Visualizes propagating echoes, Promotes ecocentric design perspective

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Portal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portal-remote-play/id6737148404)

Stream console games to your device with stunning visuals and immersive audio. Connect to multiple consoles and accounts, and enjoy local co-op for up to four players. Play cloud games natively or via the built-in browser for a distraction-free experience.

**Highlights:** Connect to multiple consoles, Support for PlayStation and Xbox accounts, Up to 4 sessions with local co-op, HDR visuals and 4K upscaling, 120FPS enhancement, Spatial audio, Built-in cloud gaming browser

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hardcore Gamer - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Hardcore Gamer - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Ruby Gamer - Quarterly | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Hardcore Family - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Sapphire Gamer - Quarterly | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Emerald Gamer - Quarterly | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Ruby Gamer - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Sapphire Gamer - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Emerald Gamer - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Sapphire Family - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Emerald Family - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Hardcore Gamer - Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Hardcore Family - Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Hardcore Gamer - Lifetime | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EchoVision free?

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

### Is Portal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EchoVision or Portal?

EchoVision is rated higher. EchoVision averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Portal averages 4.5 from 66 ratings.

### Do EchoVision or Portal have ads?

Neither EchoVision nor Portal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EchoVision or Portal?

EchoVision ships an update every 2 months, and Portal every 9 days. Most recently, EchoVision was updated on October 24, 2026 and Portal 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.*