macaroList vs Echo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
macaroList
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I made this app for myself because I struggle with self-management. Daily to-dos, routines, important plans, and habits. It helps you follow through on the things you want to do and keep building. I hope this app I made for myself can support someone else's everyday life. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Echo
This app helps you understand yourself and build better habits through daily tracking and reflection. It combines journaling, habit tracking, and smart tasks to help you stay organized and achieve personal growth. Discover patterns and monitor your progress in a private, minimal interface.
- Habit tracking
- Daily journaling
- Smart task management
- Pattern insights
- Progress tracking
- Gentle reminders
- Private data storage
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Echo helps you understand yourself and build better habits. Track daily actions, reflect on your day, and discover patterns in how your habits shape your life. Echo combines journaling, habit tracking, tasks, and insights in one clean and minimal app. Stay organized, reflect regularly, and turn small daily actions into long-term personal growth. Features: β’ Habit tracking to stay consistent β’ Journaling with simple daily reflection β’ Smart tasks to keep priorities clear β’ Insights based on your activity and patterns β’ Progress tracking across key areas of life β’ Gentle reminders that support your routines β’ Private by design β your data stays on your device Echo is simple, fast, and designed to support real daily self-development. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Echo at every 2 days against macaroList's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. macaroList sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Echo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
macaroList ships an update fortnightly, Echo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | macaroList | Echo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | β | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 β better | 18.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ISSHU IKEDA | Aleksandr Pustotin |
In-app purchases
macaroList
- Monthly Plan3 Months trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly Plan3 Months trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime$5.99
Echo
- Echo Pro Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Echo Pro Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
