# 3Five vs Echo

3Five and Echo both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Echo's written reviews are positive against 55% of 3Five's. 3Five's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Echo sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. 3Five asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for 3Five against 4.4 for Echo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 64 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of 3Five's written reviews are positive against 100% of Echo's.

3Five ships an update every 3 days, Echo every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3Five | Echo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3five/id6742485005/reviews) | **[4.4 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-live/id6759060782/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 60 | **64** |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Helping Heart LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797182499) | [Echo Live Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876605609) |

## What reviewers say

### 3Five

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3five/id6742485005)

This app offers a calm and supportive social media experience. It allows users to share their stories and connect with a community without ads or pressure. Enjoy a more peaceful online environment.

**Highlights:** Ad-free social networking, Share your story, Connect with community, No pressure environment, Peaceful online retreat

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Potential for growth
- 👍 User-friendly layout
- 👍 Unique features and lingo
- 👍 Customizable profiles
- 👍 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Verification issues for non-US users
- 🐛 Bugs causing incorrect age detection
- 🐛 Slow loading and performance issues
- 🤔 Lack of search and filtering options

**Reported bugs**

- Verification issues for non-US users
- Incorrect age detection
- Slow loading and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to search for specific hashtags
- Option to block unwanted content
- Analytics and metrics for creators


### Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-live/id6759060782)

This platform connects creators and users in real-time through live streams and short videos. Build a community, discover new content, and engage with creators as moments unfold. It offers a vibrant space for live interaction and genuine connection.

**Highlights:** Real-time live streaming, Short video sharing, Community building, Creator discovery, Live room participation, Direct creator connection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Casual | $7.49 | one-time |
| Fan | $14.99 | one-time |
| Super Fan | $74.99 | one-time |
| VIP | $149.99 | one-time |
| Elite | $359.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3Five free?

3Five is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Echo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 3Five or Echo?

Echo is rated higher. 3Five averages 4.3 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Echo averages 4.4 from 64 ratings.

### Do 3Five or Echo have ads?

Neither 3Five nor Echo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 3Five or Echo?

3Five ships an update every 3 days, and Echo every 4 days. Most recently, 3Five was updated on October 7, 2026 and Echo on October 9, 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.*