# Echo vs Tracklib

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Echo at 83% against Tracklib's 36%. Echo also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and monetization model (ad-supported vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Echo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Tracklib sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Echo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Echo has 2.1K ratings behind it against 325, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Echo's written reviews are positive against 36% of Tracklib's.

Echo ships an update fortnightly, Tracklib every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Echo | Tracklib |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-rank-music/id6717572746/reviews)** | [4.2 (325 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracklib-beatmaker-and-samples/id6737972647/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 325 |
| Positive reviews | **82.7% of reviews** | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 85 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Echo Social, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770377784) | [Tracklib](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778626891) |

## What reviewers say

### Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-rank-music/id6717572746)

Connect with fellow music lovers to rank albums and songs, build a personalized music profile, and discover new tracks. Engage with friends and earn achievements for your musical taste.

**Highlights:** Rank albums and songs, Connect with friends, Discover new music, Build music profile, Engagement-driven achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Echo Plus (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Echo Plus (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fresh and Exciting
- 👍 Absolutely Goated
- 👍 Amazing
- 👍 Letterboxd for Music
- 👍 Best app ever


### Tracklib

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracklib-beatmaker-and-samples/id6737972647)

Create music on the go with a vast collection of royalty-free samples and clearable songs. Discover, loop, edit, and curate your sound to build fully realized tracks. All content is licensed for commercial use.

**Highlights:** Discover royalty-free samples, Loop and mix audio, Edit pitch, loop, and BPM, Curate sample collections, Legally clear commercial samples, Access large song catalog

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Go Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Go Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Go Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Go Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Go Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Go Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Go Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Go Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Go Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Neat idea
- 👍 Potential to be a game changer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Confusing and frustrating UI
- 🔍 Lacking basic features
- 🔍 Beatmaker not working

**Reported bugs**

- Beatmaker not playing songs
- Unable to scroll in new release folders

**Requested features**

- Ability to export beats
- More chops and sample options
- Proper tutorial
- Ability to play songs in the background
- Simple way to add songs to library


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Echo free?

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

### Is Tracklib free?

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

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

Echo is rated higher. Echo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Tracklib averages 4.2 from 325 ratings.

### Do Echo or Tracklib have ads?

Neither Echo nor Tracklib shows ads.

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

Echo ships an update fortnightly, and Tracklib every 2 weeks. Most recently, Echo was updated on October 27, 2026 and Tracklib on October 27, 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.*