Comparison

Stew. vs Aecho

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stew.

Features
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Whether it's a fleeting thought, the sound of rain, brewing coffee, or just humming your favorite tune—connect with friends through authentic, unpolished sounds. No need for the production effort of a podcast. 【Key Features】 - Record & Share: Just tap to record up to 5 minutes of voice or ambient sound. - Explore: Find new lovely people to follow - Timeline: Listen to your friends' updates back-to-back, just like a personalized radio station. - Reactions: Send a 'Like' or comment to show your love for a post. 【Recommended For】 ・People tired of text-only social media. ・Those who feel podcasting is too difficult or formal. ・Fans of ASMR and ambient sounds. ・Parents who wants to record child's cute word. ・Anyone who wants to connect through the warmth of a real voice. ・Language learners who want to try using new vocabulary. Start your sound log today with Stew.

About

Aecho

Features
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Meet people through the sound of their voice. Aecho is a voice message social app where real connections begin with your voice. Record your story in 20 seconds and send it out. When someone listens and replies — a private conversation begins. How it works: 1. Record and send a 20-second voice message (Echo) 2. The recipient sees your nickname and profile 3. They listen to your voice and decide whether to reply 4. A conversation only begins when the recipient chooses to respond — the choice is always theirs Safety first: - Review the sender's nickname and profile before deciding to reply - Report and block any unwanted messages - Inappropriate content is monitored and moderated - Leave or block any conversation anytime Key Features: - Voice Messages — Record a 20-second voice message and send it out - Echo Boost — Make your voice reach up to 15 people at once - Read Receipts — Know when someone listened to your message - Free Points — Earn points by watching ads, or buy in the Point Shop - Dark Mode — A beautiful, atmospheric design perfect for late nights - 5 Languages — English, Korean, Japanese, French, and Spanish No video. No texting. Just real voices, real connections. Hear their tone, accent, emotion — connect the way humans were meant to. Send your first echo now.

Screenshots

Stew.4 screens
Aecho3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stew. at none against Aecho's 3. Stew. also leads on ads (none vs shown). Aecho's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Aecho sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Stew. asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stew. ships an update weekly, Aecho every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Stew. versus Aecho: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStew.Aecho
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB48 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperRin TogoJinyoung Lee

In-app purchases

None

Stew.

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Aecho

One-time3
  • 100 Points$0.99
  • 300 Points$1.99
  • 700 Points$3.99

Questions

Is Stew. free?
Stew. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aecho free?
Aecho is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stew. or Aecho have ads?
Aecho shows ads; Stew. does not.
Which is updated more often, Stew. or Aecho?
Stew. ships an update weekly, and Aecho every 2 weeks. Most recently, Stew. was updated on October 25, 2026 and Aecho on October 5, 2026.

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