# Text Back AI vs Echo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Text Back AI at none against Echo's 2. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Echo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Text Back AI asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Text Back AI against 5.0 for Echo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Back AI | Echo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-back-ai/id6753718174/reviews) | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-semantic-voice-keyboard/id6758864952/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brightwood Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776937863) | [Xiang Gui](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875377340) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Back AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-back-ai/id6753718174)

This app helps you craft natural, tone-matched replies to text messages instantly. Simply screenshot your conversation, and it generates thoughtful response options for any situation, saving you time and stress.

**Highlights:** Instant AI-generated replies, Tone-matched response suggestions, Screenshot upload for context, Multiple reply options, Private and secure processing, Versatile for all conversation types

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-semantic-voice-keyboard/id6758864952)

This AI-powered keyboard transforms your voice into text with advanced accuracy. It understands context to correct errors, add punctuation, and offer natural input. Features include real-time transcription, multiple AI editing modes, and bilingual support.

**Highlights:** Real-time streaming transcription, Multiple AI editing modes, Smart homophone correction, Bilingual support (Chinese & English), Integrated keyboard extension, Context-aware corrections, Personalized dictionary

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Echo Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Echo Pro Annual | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Back AI free?

Text Back AI 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, Text Back AI or Echo?

Text Back AI and Echo are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do Text Back AI or Echo have ads?

Neither Text Back AI nor Echo shows ads.

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