# Echo vs NodeScope

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Echo at 36 against NodeScope's 3. NodeScope's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Echo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and NodeScope sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Echo against 5.0 for NodeScope. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Echo has 36 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Echo ships an update every 9 days, NodeScope every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Echo | NodeScope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-global-sdr-receiver/id6759174390/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nodescope/id6811723654/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mark Garrison Jr.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877165041) | [Adam Nieto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837998518) |

## What reviewers say

### Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-global-sdr-receiver/id6759174390)

Tune into thousands of remote radio servers worldwide from your iPhone or iPad. Explore shortwave broadcasts, aviation communications, and more with a global interactive map and advanced tuning features. Enjoy uninterrupted background audio and a privacy-first experience.

**Highlights:** Global interactive map and search, Support for multiple SDR architectures, Scanner mode and OpenMHz archives, Pro-level tuning and analytics, Offline frequency library and logging, Uninterrupted background audio, Privacy-first design

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Echo Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Echo Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


### NodeScope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nodescope/id6811723654)

Visualize and analyze mesh network data from CoreScope and Beacon analyzers. Monitor nodes, packets, routes, and channels with live maps and detailed analytics. Export data and save favorites for quick access.

**Highlights:** View active nodes and observers, Analyze node performance over time, Live mesh map with animated traffic, Inspect live packet data, Browse channel traffic, Examine observer details, Search and save network elements

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lunch | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dinner | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Echo free?

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

### Is NodeScope free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Echo or NodeScope?

NodeScope is rated higher. Echo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while NodeScope averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Echo or NodeScope have ads?

Neither Echo nor NodeScope shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Echo or NodeScope?

Echo ships an update every 9 days, and NodeScope every 4 days. Most recently, Echo was updated on November 5, 2026 and NodeScope on November 6, 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.*