# Echo vs Scruple.

The clearest difference is rating: Scruple. at 5.0 against Echo's 4.5. Scruple. also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). Echo's advantage is ratings volume (77 vs 13). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Echo sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Scruple. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scruple. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Echo has 77 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of Echo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scruple.'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Echo | Scruple. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-live/id6759060782/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scruple/id6775558522/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **77** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 96.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 208 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Echo Live Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876605609) | [Scruple LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775558524) |

## What reviewers say

### Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-live/id6759060782)

This platform connects creators and users in real-time through live streams and short videos. Build a community, discover new content, and engage with creators as moments unfold. It offers a vibrant space for live interaction and genuine connection.

**Highlights:** Real-time live streaming, Short video sharing, Community building, Creator discovery, Live room participation, Direct creator connection

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Casual | $7.49 | one-time |
| Fan | $14.99 | one-time |
| Super Fan | $74.99 | one-time |
| VIP | $149.99 | one-time |
| Elite | $359.99 | one-time |


### Scruple.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scruple/id6775558522)

Discover and connect with people in your immediate vicinity using Bluetooth proximity. Initiate conversations with mutual interest, fostering real-life connections without algorithms or swiping.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth proximity detection, Real-time connection suggestions, Mutual Ping system, Moment-focused chat, Do Not Ping (DNP) feature, Multiple connection types

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Echo free?

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

### Is Scruple. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Echo or Scruple.?

Scruple. is rated higher. Echo averages 4.5 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Scruple. averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do Echo or Scruple. have ads?

Neither Echo nor Scruple. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Echo or Scruple.?

Echo ships an update weekly, and Scruple. weekly. Most recently, Echo was updated on November 5, 2026 and Scruple. on October 31, 2026.

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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.*