# HoverLingo vs Echo

The clearest difference is rating: Echo at 3.7 against HoverLingo's 3.0. Echo also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). HoverLingo's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HoverLingo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Echo sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Echo holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

HoverLingo ships an update weekly, Echo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HoverLingo | Echo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoverlingo-screen-translator/id6754700490/reviews) | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-k-pop-live-translate/id6783508375/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [威 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843376250) | [Hau-Ben Shih](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350599516) |

## What reviewers say

### HoverLingo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoverlingo-screen-translator/id6754700490)

Instantly translate text from any app with a floating window. Read foreign articles, browse international websites, and chat globally without switching applications. Supports over 20 languages with customizable AI models and window settings.

**Highlights:** Floating translation window, AI-powered instant translation, Supports 20+ languages, Works across all apps, Customizable window, Privacy-first design

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


### Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-k-pop-live-translate/id6783508375)

This app provides real-time translations for videos and apps, displaying captions in a floating window. It supports various platforms and offers both live audio and on-screen text translation, with options to save and share translated moments.

**Highlights:** Live translated captions over any video or app, Floating Picture-in-Picture window, Automatic language detection, On-screen text and live audio translation, Save and share translated sessions, On-device translation for speed and offline use

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Echo Plus — 每周 | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Echo Plus Weekly · 8 h | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Echo Unlimited | $5.99 | per month |
| Echo Plus Monthly · 20 h | $12.99 | per month |
| Echo Plus Yearly · 20 h/month | $99.99 | per year |
| Echo Plus — Yearly | $109.99 | per year |
| Echo Plus Yearly · 20 h/month | $149.99 | per year |
| 一日通行证 | $1.99 | one-time |
| +2 hours | $1.99 | one-time |
| +5 hours | $3.99 | one-time |
| +12 hours | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HoverLingo free?

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

### Is Echo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HoverLingo or Echo?

Echo is rated higher. HoverLingo averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Echo averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do HoverLingo or Echo have ads?

Neither HoverLingo nor Echo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HoverLingo or Echo?

HoverLingo ships an update weekly, and Echo every 3 days. Most recently, HoverLingo was updated on October 20, 2026 and Echo on October 28, 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.*