# Echo vs NextSpin

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Echo at 2.1K against NextSpin's 12. NextSpin's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Echo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and NextSpin sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Echo against 4.9 for NextSpin. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Echo has 2.1K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Echo's written reviews are positive against 100% of NextSpin's.

Echo ships an update fortnightly, NextSpin monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Echo | NextSpin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-rank-music/id6717572746/reviews) | **[4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextspin/id6748297345/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 82.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 85 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Echo Social, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770377784) | [Rohan Shetty](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825054991) |

## 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


### NextSpin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextspin/id6748297345)

Explore and discover new music through album reviews and personalized recommendations. Share your thoughts, connect with other enthusiasts, and organize your listening journey. Find your next favorite album across all genres.

**Highlights:** Discover new music and albums, Personalized recommendations, Write and rate album reviews, Connect with music lovers, Create and share music lists, Track listening history

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Legend Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Access | $25.00 | per year |
| Legend Subscription | $50.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Echo free?

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

### Is NextSpin free?

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

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

NextSpin is rated higher. Echo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while NextSpin averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do Echo or NextSpin have ads?

Neither Echo nor NextSpin shows ads.

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

Echo ships an update fortnightly, and NextSpin monthly. Most recently, Echo was updated on October 25, 2026 and NextSpin on October 26, 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.*