# Radio Echo vs BenchSound

The clearest difference is rating: BenchSound at 5.0 against Radio Echo's 4.3. BenchSound also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8). Radio Echo's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Radio Echo sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BenchSound asks for nothing beyond the download.

BenchSound holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Radio Echo has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Radio Echo ships an update monthly, BenchSound every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radio Echo | BenchSound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-echo/id6738913620/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchsound/id6761035333/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 53 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Natallia Hrushynava](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782877847) | [Jose Isaias Briano Jasso](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795343418) |

## What reviewers say

### Radio Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-echo/id6738913620)

This app provides Russian-speaking listeners in the Chicago area with news, entertainment, and live call-in shows. It caters to a diverse audience and offers customized radio advertisements for businesses.

**Highlights:** Russian-language broadcasts, News and entertainment, Live call-in shows, Custom radio advertisements, Concert promotions

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EchoRadio Ad-Free Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| EchoRadio Ad-Free Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Donation $5 | $5.00 | one-time |
| Donation $10 | $10.00 | one-time |
| Donation $20 | $20.00 | one-time |
| Donation $50 | $50.00 | one-time |
| Donation $100 | $100.00 | one-time |
| Donation $200 | $200.00 | one-time |


### BenchSound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchsound/id6761035333)

Stream music, podcasts, and live radio, or upload and share your own tracks. Enjoy seamless integration with Apple CarPlay and Siri for hands-free control while driving. Connect with artists and listeners through likes, comments, and direct messages.

**Highlights:** Apple CarPlay integration, Siri voice control, Background playback, Music and podcast streaming, User music uploads, Community interaction

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radio Echo free?

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

### Is BenchSound free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Radio Echo or BenchSound?

BenchSound is rated higher. Radio Echo averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while BenchSound averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Radio Echo or BenchSound have ads?

Neither Radio Echo nor BenchSound shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Radio Echo or BenchSound?

Radio Echo ships an update monthly, and BenchSound every 3 weeks. Most recently, Radio Echo was updated on October 24, 2026 and BenchSound on October 20, 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.*