# Echo Loop vs Hanzi Stroke

The clearest difference is rating: Hanzi Stroke at 4.2 against Echo Loop's 3.8. Hanzi Stroke also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Echo Loop's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Echo Loop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Hanzi Stroke sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hanzi Stroke holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Echo Loop's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hanzi Stroke's.

Echo Loop ships an update every 5 days, Hanzi Stroke every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Echo Loop | Hanzi Stroke |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-loop-english-coach/id6760324074/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanzi-stroke-chinese-write/id6763503899/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 164 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou Fengchen Hangqi Management Consulting Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881789584) | [雷 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763048890) |

## What reviewers say

### Echo Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-loop-english-coach/id6760324074)

This app uses a science-based, eight-stage spaced repetition system to improve English listening and speaking skills. It guides users through blind listening, intensive listening, sentence repetition, and paragraph retelling, with AI feedback and vocabulary tools.

**Highlights:** Eight-stage spaced repetition learning, Blind and intensive listening modes, AI-assisted sentence repetition with feedback, Paragraph retelling with keyword generation, Bookmarking for sentences and vocabulary, Vocabulary flashcard review, Learning progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Echo Loop Plus Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Echo Loop Plus Annual | $59.99 | per year |


### Hanzi Stroke

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanzi-stroke-chinese-write/id6763503899)

Learn to write Chinese characters with animated stroke order demonstrations and real-time tracing feedback. Features textbook-synced lists, custom practice sets, and vocabulary games. Fully offline and ad-free for a focused learning experience.

**Highlights:** Stroke order animation with audio, Real-time tracing feedback, Textbook-synced character lists, Customizable practice sets, Pinyin and radical information, Vocabulary and idiom games, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime Purchase | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Echo Loop free?

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

### Is Hanzi Stroke free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Echo Loop or Hanzi Stroke?

Hanzi Stroke is rated higher. Echo Loop averages 3.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Hanzi Stroke averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Echo Loop or Hanzi Stroke have ads?

Neither Echo Loop nor Hanzi Stroke shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Echo Loop or Hanzi Stroke?

Echo Loop ships an update every 5 days, and Hanzi Stroke every 3 weeks. Most recently, Echo Loop was updated on October 25, 2026 and Hanzi Stroke on October 24, 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.*