Comparison

Echo IM vs Brim Memo

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

Head to head
About

Echo IM

Features
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Echo turns your most-used phrases into a keyboard. Copy any text → tap [+] to save it as a card → tap a card to paste it into any app. No more repetitive typing. [ CARD KEYBOARD · ONE TAP AWAY ] A horizontal grid of cards, grouped by Collection. Tap any card and the text is instantly inserted into the current field. Addresses, signatures, support replies, intros — always one tap away. [ AI POLISH ] The first cell on the keyboard is AI Polish. Tap it to rewrite the text before your cursor — each tap rotates through styles (smart → formal → concise → friendly → child-like → funny). Up to 3 results sit side-by-side for comparison. Tap the one you like to replace the original. • Built-in Echo MiniMax with a free quota, ready out of the box • Or bring your own API key: OpenAI / Claude / ZAI / MiniMax / Apple Foundation Models — unlimited [ CARD LIBRARY ] Organize cards in the main app: favorite, categorize, create, edit, reorder, backup & restore. Ships with official Collections (sales scripts, support replies, etc.) ready to use. [ TRULY LOCAL PRIVACY ] • Card data stays 100% on your device — no upload, no sync, no tracking • AI polish only reaches the network when you tap it, and only the text before your cursor is sent • No analytics, no tracking, no ad SDKs [ 2-STEP SETUP ] 1. Settings → Apps → Echo → enable Echo keyboard 2. Turn on "Allow Full Access" (required for AI polish) Long-press the globe while typing to switch to Echo. Echo doesn't try to be an all-in-one keyboard. It does one thing perfectly: your most-used phrases, always one tap away. Requires iOS 26.2 or later (Liquid Glass / Foundation Models).

About

Brim Memo

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Brim is an app designed to do one thing well: notes. Write down an idea the moment it appears, then find it easily when you need it. No more losing thoughts while opening an app. No complex note structures—everything is connected through your content and tags. On iPhone, create a note instantly from Control Center or capture what’s in front of you with a photo. Keep ideas, tasks, links, and images within reach. Capture Quickly, Stay in the Moment Create a new note instantly from Control Center Create notes with photos to save what you see and what it inspires A smooth native editing experience that lets you capture thoughts right away Write Clearly, See at a Glance Use the editing action bar to quickly add bulleted lists, numbered lists, and checklists, along with bold, underline, highlight, and strikethrough styles Support for up to 6 levels of indentation Add and manage #tags quickly in a dedicated tag panel Add images to your notes Stay Organized, Find Anything Find what you need with favorites, tags, search, and filters Browse notes by All, Favorites, Links, or Images Deleted notes stay in the Trash for 3 days, so accidental deletions can be restored Move Seamlessly Across Your Apple Devices Send notes to your Mac desktop Brim Pro supports iCloud sync across your Apple devices Brim Basic includes up to 4 notes, 4 tags, and 3 image attachments for free. Brim Pro unlocks unlimited notes, tags, and image attachments, plus iCloud sync across devices. Choose from monthly or annual subscriptions (including a 7-day free trial for eligible users, as shown on the App Store), or make a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices, trial eligibility, and purchase terms are shown on the App Store and in the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Echo IM3 screens
Brim Memo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Echo IM at none against Brim Memo's 3. Brim Memo's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Brim Memo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Echo IM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Echo IM versus Brim Memo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEcho IMBrim Memo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Mac
Requires iOS26.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTadwill & Co., Limited钰林 周

In-app purchases

None

Echo IM

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Brim Memo

Subscriptions2
  • Brim Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Brim Pro Yearly7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Brim Pro Lifetime Membership$14.99

Questions

Is Echo IM free?
Echo IM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brim Memo free?
Brim Memo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Echo IM or Brim Memo have ads?
Neither Echo IM nor Brim Memo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Echo IM or Brim Memo?
Echo IM ships an update weekly, and Brim Memo weekly. Most recently, Echo IM was updated on October 6, 2026 and Brim Memo on October 3, 2026.

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