# The Grief App vs Echolong

The clearest difference is rating: Echolong at 5.0 against The Grief App's 4.4. Echolong also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). The Grief App's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Grief App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month and Echolong sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Echolong holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Grief App | Echolong |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-grief-app/id6757446244/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echolong/id6778176187/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 100 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Grief App LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842190742) | [Bluevibe Studios, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778176189) |

## What reviewers say

### The Grief App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-grief-app/id6757446244)

This app provides practical tools and actionable exercises to help navigate the complex emotions of grief. It offers support for various stages of loss, from the initial shock to ongoing challenges, providing a space to process and express feelings.

**Highlights:** Grief Wave timer, Actionable workbook exercises, Capture good moments, Break from thoughts, Audio journaling, Memory book

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Monthly | $15.00 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $15.00 | per month |
| Basic 6 Months | $75.00 | per 6 months |
| Premium 6 Months | $75.00 | per 6 months |
| Premium Annually | $139.99 | per year |


### Echolong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echolong/id6778176187)

This app provides a private space to cherish memories of a lost loved one. You can add daily entries, light a remembrance candle, mark important dates, and write private letters. It's a personal companion for grief, keeping all data on your device.

**Highlights:** Add daily memories and feelings, Light a daily remembrance candle, Mark important dates on a calendar, Write private, unsent letters, Share memories as keepsakes, Private and secure on-device storage

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Echolong | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Grief App free?

The Grief App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Echolong free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Grief App or Echolong?

Echolong is rated higher. The Grief App averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Echolong averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do The Grief App or Echolong have ads?

Neither The Grief App nor Echolong shows ads.

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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.*