# Echo vs Glacier App

The clearest difference is monetization model: Echo at free with in-app purchases against Glacier App's subscription. Echo also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 269). Glacier App's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 36%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Echo sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Glacier App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Echo holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Echo has 3.4K ratings behind it against 269, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of Echo's written reviews are positive against 61% of Glacier App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Echo ships an update every 4 weeks, Glacier App weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Echo | Glacier App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-ai-meeting-note-taker/id6738732089/reviews)** | [4.3 (269 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glacier-app/id6776005049/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 269 |
| Positive reviews | 36.1% of reviews | **60.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #140 | **#48** |
| Size | 192 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tappz Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137963884) | [Security App LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776005051) |

## What reviewers say

### Echo

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

**Currently charting:** #140 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


### Glacier App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glacier-app/id6776005049)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Grossing · Productivity, #198 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Enhance your mobile privacy with advanced security features. Protect your connection with VPN and DNS security, block trackers and ads, and receive real-time threat alerts. Secure your communications and browse privately without compromising daily usability.

**Highlights:** VPN and DNS protection, Tracker and ad blocking, Real-time threat alerts, Device tampering detection, Secure calling with alternate numbers, Privacy-focused design

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Line | $4.99 | per month |
| 2 Lines | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| 5 Lines | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $159.99 | per year |
| Additional Phone Number | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Echo free?

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

### Is Glacier App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Echo or Glacier App?

Echo is rated higher. Echo averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Glacier App averages 4.3 from 269 ratings.

### Do Echo or Glacier App have ads?

Neither Echo nor Glacier App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Echo or Glacier App?

Echo ships an update every 4 weeks, and Glacier App weekly. Most recently, Echo was updated on September 28, 2026 and Glacier App on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Echo or Glacier App?

Echo currently peaks at #140 in the App Store charts, and Glacier App at #48. 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.*