EchoTalk vs MirrorCaption
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
EchoTalk
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Natural Voice Playback β’ Hear translations in natural, native voices β’ Adjustable speech rate for better understanding β’ Auto-play option for seamless conversation flow Beautiful Chat Interface β’ LINE-style conversation bubbles β’ Elegant gradient design with smooth animations β’ Custom avatars for personalized experience β’ Save and review conversation history Modern & Intuitive Design β’ Dark gradient theme that's easy on the eyes β’ Simple one-tap recording button β’ Quick language switcher β’ Comprehensive settings page Customizable Settings β’ Auto-play translation toggle β’ Adjustable voice speed (0.3x - 0.7x) β’ Save conversation history β’ Custom user and AI avatars PERFECT FOR β’ Travelers exploring new countries β’ Language learners practicing pronunciation β’ Business professionals in international meetings β’ Anyone communicating across language barriers β’ Students studying foreign languages β’ Tour guides and hospitality workers EASY TO USE 1. Choose your input and output languages 2. Tap and hold the microphone button 3. Speak your message 4. Get instant translation with voice playback 5. Review your conversation history anytime PRIVACY FIRST β’ All recordings stored locally on your device β’ No data uploaded to external servers β’ You have full control over your conversation history β’ Compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and COPPA PREMIUM FEATURES β’ Remove all ads with one-time in-app purchase β’ Unlimited translations β’ Lifetime updates
MirrorCaption
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MirrorCaption is a simultaneous interpreter in your pocket. It listens to a live conversation and gives you the other language as it is spoken β in meetings, lectures, calls, and face-to-face conversations. Point your iPhone at any conversation and watch the words appear on screen the moment they are said, in the original language and translated into yours. When you're done, get a clean AI summary of everything that was said. REAL-TIME CAPTIONS AND TRANSCRIPTION Live captions appear as people speak, with high accuracy. MirrorCaption works as a speech to text app for meetings, lectures, interviews, and videos β no file to upload, no recording to process afterwards. Real-time transcription starts the second you tap record. LIVE TRANSLATION, BOTH DIRECTIONS See real-time translation of what is being said, in your own language, as it happens. The face-to-face mode splits the screen across the table, so two people speaking different languages can hold a natural conversation β each reading their own side, each in their own language. AI SUMMARIES Turn a long meeting, lecture, or call into a concise, structured recap in one tap. Get the decisions and the action items without re-reading a full transcript. WHAT YOU CAN DO β’ Live captions on screen for talks, videos, and calls β’ Real-time transcription of meetings, lectures, and interviews β’ Instant translation between many languages as people speak β’ Two-way face-to-face conversation mode with a split screen β’ One-tap AI summary of any session β’ Searchable history β save your sessions and revisit them anytime β’ Custom vocabulary β teach it names, brands, and jargon so they are transcribed correctly β’ Keeps transcribing while the screen is locked or you are in another app β’ Fully localized interface in many languages PERFECT FOR β’ Multilingual meetings, interviews, and video calls β’ Travelling and talking with locals β’ Conferences, lectures, and note-taking β’ Accessibility β live captions and subtitles for deaf and hard-of-hearing users β’ Following a conversation in a noisy room PRIVACY Audio is streamed securely to power live transcription and is not stored on your device by default β you can opt in to saving it. You stay in control of your data, and you can delete your account and your history at any time. FREE TO TRY Start with a free allowance of transcription time, no card needed. If you need more, subscriptions and one-off hour packs are available in the app, with the current price shown on the purchase screen before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account, and a subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it any time in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.mirrorcaption.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.mirrorcaption.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MirrorCaption at none against EchoTalk's shown. EchoTalk's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. EchoTalk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MirrorCaption sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
EchoTalk ships an update daily, MirrorCaption every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EchoTalk | MirrorCaption |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily β better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yulei Duan | Xueyun Qian |
In-app purchases
EchoTalk
- Remove Ads Premium$2.99
MirrorCaption
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Unlimited Monthly$34.991 Month
- Yearly$49.991 Year
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- Unlimited Yearly$279.001 Year
- 15-Hour Voice Pack$6.99
- 100-Hour Voice Pack$49.99
- Premium$89.99
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