# Круг Друзей vs Echo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Круг Друзей at none against Echo's 6. Круг Друзей also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Echo's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Echo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Круг Друзей asks for nothing beyond the download.

Круг Друзей ships an update every 2 weeks, Echo weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Круг Друзей | Echo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6504459538/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 3.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | +17 |
| Developer | [Yaroslav Gilmullin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1257685793) | [ECHOCOM OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823223920) |

## What reviewers say

### Круг Друзей

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6504459538)

This app connects people for mutual support, allowing users to request and offer help. It fosters real human connections and community building through acts of kindness. Participate to gain additional features and contribute to a more supportive world.

**Highlights:** Request and offer help, Build real human connections, Free mutual assistance, Safety and moderation, Activity-based rewards, Local support network

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-anonymous-questions/id6692633678)

This app offers a platform for anonymous communication, allowing users to ask and receive questions privately. Engage with friends and discover new people through interactive stories, comments, and a discover mode.

**Highlights:** Receive anonymous questions, Ask anonymous questions, Respond with photos, text, or video, Follow trends and share stories, Discover nearby users, Comment and like replies anonymously

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Echo Plus | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤔 Initially interesting concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Overwhelmingly bots
- 💸 Money-grabbing tactics
- 😵 Confusing user experience
- 📉 Declining quality
- 🚫 Lack of real users

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot register or log in
- Payments not received
- Emotions not appearing
- App not loading/crashing
- Login issues after update

**Requested features**

- Add unblock user function
- Integrate VK profile
- Add VK login option
- Add more login methods (not just iCloud)
- Clarify purpose of emotions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Круг Друзей free?

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

### Is Echo free?

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

### Do Круг Друзей or Echo have ads?

Neither Круг Друзей nor Echo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Круг Друзей or Echo?

Круг Друзей ships an update every 2 weeks, and Echo weekly. Most recently, Круг Друзей was updated on October 30, 2026 and 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.*
