Comparison

ECHO vs BrainMaxx

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

Head to head
About

ECHO

Features
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"Find Resonance in Your Solitary Exploration." Psychotherapy is often a solitary expedition. While human supervision is irreplaceable, an objective, rational reflection right after a session is invaluable. ECHO is not a replacement for your clinical supervisor; it is an objective AI mirror designed specifically for licensed psychotherapists, counselors, and social workers. By utilizing evidence-based supervision frameworks, ECHO analyzes your session records to help you identify blind spots, analyze relationship dynamics, and manage countertransference. [ CORE FEATURES ] Evidence-Based Reflections: Get multi-dimensional feedback on therapeutic techniques, working alliance, and ethical boundaries. Transference & Countertransference: AI helps capture subtle emotional cues to assist in your self-awareness and professional growth. Deep E2E Privacy (Zero-Knowledge Architecture): Confidentiality is your baseline, and ours too. Your session notes are strictly E2E encrypted (AES-256) and synced ONLY via your personal Apple iCloud. We utilize a Zero-Knowledge Architecture, meaning Apple and ECHO developers cannot access, read, or store your case data. Apple Ecosystem Sync: Seamlessly and securely sync your records and reports across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. PDF Export: Generate clean, structured supervision companion reports to discuss later in your peer or individual supervision. ECHO is a tool strictly for mental health professionals to aid in case conceptualization and self-reflection. Disclaimer: ECHO is not intended for patient use. It is not a medical device and does not provide clinical mental health diagnoses or treatment to the public. Privacy Policy: https://echo.gifts/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://echo.gifts/terms/

About

BrainMaxx

This app helps you complete tasks and habits before you can access your phone's apps. Earn screen time by finishing your to-do list and keep a virtual pet happy with your progress. Build discipline and a healthier relationship with your device.

Highlights
  • Task and habit completion
  • App blocking
  • Earn screen time
  • Virtual pet companion
  • Progress tracking
  • Routine building
Features
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Get your time, focus, and attention span back with BrainMaxx, the screen time app with a cute brain that rots as you doomscroll and heals when you live your life. Block the apps that eat your day, set schedules, and let the brain nudge you to put the phone down. Save about 2 hours a day, think clearer, sleep better, and actually get things done. What you get: - A brain that rots as you doom scroll, so you see the damage before it's done - App blocking with schedules for mornings, work hours, bedtime and custom times - Unrots: quick habits that heal your brain, like walking, reading, touching grass, and push-ups - A brain that talks you out of scrolling the moment you open a blocked app - Mindful breaks you choose on purpose, without the guilt or shame - Clear insights into your screen time, pickups, and worst hours - Daily streaks that unlock new worlds for your brain PRIVATE & SECURE BrainMaxx uses Apple's Screen Time API. All monitoring, blocking, and your brain health score stay entirely on your device. Your app usage never leaves your phone. Stop scrolling. Unrot your brain. *All features described above require a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.brainmaxxapp.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.brainmaxxapp.com/terms Support: support@doerpal.com

Screenshots

ECHO4 screens
BrainMaxx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ECHO at none against BrainMaxx's shown. ECHO also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. ECHO sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and BrainMaxx sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ECHO ships an update every 2 days, BrainMaxx weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ECHO versus BrainMaxx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterECHOBrainMaxx
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (176 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—92.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—176 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLIANG SHANJuan Vizoso Prado

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ECHO

One-time4
  • 10 Credits$12.99
  • 50 Credits$51.99
  • 100 Credits$90.99
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  • ECHO License$149.00
8 purchases

BrainMaxx

Subscriptions8
  • Pro Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$12.997 Days
  • Full Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Full Access$34.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$44.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Full Access$69.991 Year

Questions

Is ECHO free?
ECHO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrainMaxx free?
BrainMaxx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ECHO or BrainMaxx have ads?
BrainMaxx shows ads; ECHO does not.
Which is updated more often, ECHO or BrainMaxx?
ECHO ships an update every 2 days, and BrainMaxx weekly. Most recently, ECHO was updated on September 16, 2026 and BrainMaxx on September 26, 2026.

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