# Echo Class Chat vs Cinch

The clearest difference is rating: Cinch at 5.0 against Echo Class Chat's 4.0. Cinch also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Echo Class Chat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cinch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Echo Class Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cinch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Echo Class Chat | Cinch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-class-chat/id6755656286/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinch-study-planner/id6760342948/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 63 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jorge Zapata](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470154469) | [Cinch Planner LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883986510) |

## What reviewers say

### Echo Class Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-class-chat/id6755656286)

Facilitates organized class communication for students, allowing them to join specific class chats, ask questions anonymously, and share study materials. It streamlines connections with classmates for academic collaboration.

**Highlights:** Class-based chats, Anonymous question mode, Study group coordination, Photo and note sharing, Reactions and quick replies, Clean UI

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cinch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinch-study-planner/id6760342948)

Automate your academic life by syncing assignments from your learning management system to your Google Calendar. It intelligently schedules dedicated study time around your existing commitments and automatically reschedules missed blocks.

**Highlights:** Syncs assignments from LMS to Google Calendar, Creates automatic study blocks, Reschedules missed study sessions, Works around existing calendar events, Allows manual adjustment of study blocks, Imports assignments not on LMS

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Echo Class Chat free?

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

### Is Cinch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Echo Class Chat or Cinch?

Cinch is rated higher. Echo Class Chat averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cinch averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Echo Class Chat or Cinch have ads?

Neither Echo Class Chat nor Cinch shows ads.

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