# Echo IM vs NiLMelia

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Echo IM at none against NiLMelia's 8. Echo IM also leads on ads (none vs shown). NiLMelia's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NiLMelia sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Echo IM asks for nothing beyond the download.

Echo IM ships an update weekly, NiLMelia every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Echo IM | NiLMelia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Size | 95 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tadwill & Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351931205) | [NULL (Gunma)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892029168) |

## What reviewers say

### Echo IM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-im/id6757745646)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### NiLMelia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nilmelia/id6767229539)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NiLMelia Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| NiLMelia Premium (3-Month) | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| NiLMelia Premium (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Add 1 Site Slots | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Add 5 Site Slots | $4.99 | one-time |
| Add 10 Site Slots | $9.99 | one-time |
| Add 30 Site Slots | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Echo IM free?

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

### Is NiLMelia free?

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

### Do Echo IM or NiLMelia have ads?

NiLMelia shows ads; Echo IM does not.

### Which is updated more often, Echo IM or NiLMelia?

Echo IM ships an update weekly, and NiLMelia every 2 weeks. Most recently, Echo IM was updated on November 5, 2026 and NiLMelia on November 5, 2026.

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