# EchoRead vs ReadCast

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EchoRead at none against ReadCast's 6. ReadCast's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReadCast sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. EchoRead asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | EchoRead | ReadCast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Size | 22 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michal Cerny](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422380332) | [DevLab Spa](https://appshunter.io/developer/980128146) |

## What reviewers say

### EchoRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echoread-audio-ebook-reader/id6757081936)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ReadCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readcast-audio-reader/id6761913353)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro — 500K chars/month | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium — 1M chars/month | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual — Save 22% | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual — Save 22% | $199.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Annual — Save 22% | $279.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EchoRead free?

EchoRead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ReadCast free?

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

### Do EchoRead or ReadCast have ads?

Neither EchoRead nor ReadCast shows ads.

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