# Echo vs Astari

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Echo at 3.8K against Astari's 483. Astari's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Echo sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Astari sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Echo against 4.5 for Astari. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Echo has 3.8K ratings behind it against 483, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of Echo's written reviews are positive against 41% of Astari's.

Echo ships an update every 3 weeks, Astari every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Echo | Astari |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-ai-meeting-note-taker/id6738732089/reviews)** | [4.5 (483 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astari-transcribe-voice-notes/id6748829893/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 483 |
| Positive reviews | 38.6% of reviews | **40.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #165 | **#92** |
| Size | 192 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tappz Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137963884) | [Grifalop Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825861453) |

## What reviewers say

### Echo

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

**Currently charting:** #165 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


### Astari

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astari-transcribe-voice-notes/id6748829893)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Grossing · Productivity, #187 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Record your voice and let AI transform it into organized, searchable text notes and summaries. This app helps you stay focused by handling transcription and summarization in real-time, saving you time and boosting productivity.

**Highlights:** One-tap voice recording, Real-time AI transcription, AI-powered summaries, Distraction-free interface, Voice journaling, Content creation dictation

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access | $21.99 | per month |
| Annual Special Deal | $83.99 | per year |
| Yearly 80% off | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $119.99 | per year |
| Annual Access | $129.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $169.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $179.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Echo free?

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

### Is Astari free?

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

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

Echo is rated higher. Echo averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Astari averages 4.5 from 483 ratings.

### Do Echo or Astari have ads?

Neither Echo nor Astari shows ads.

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

Echo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Astari every 11 days. Most recently, Echo was updated on November 8, 2026 and Astari on November 8, 2026.

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

Echo currently peaks at #165 in the App Store charts, and Astari at #92. 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.*