# AKY vs Echo IM

The clearest difference is ads: Echo IM at none against AKY's shown. AKY's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | AKY | Echo IM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Size | 72 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sumit Zalavadiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791692918) | [Tadwill & Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351931205) |

## What reviewers say

### AKY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aky/id6744647066)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Echo IM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-im/id6757745646)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AKY free?

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

### Is Echo IM free?

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

### Do AKY or Echo IM have ads?

AKY shows ads; Echo IM does not.

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