# Message in the Wind vs Echo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Message in the Wind at none against Echo's 3. Message in the Wind also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Echo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year. Message in the Wind asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Message in the Wind | Echo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-in-the-wind/id6760450134/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [cyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/552992292) | [Maciej Sieminski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894452820) |

## What reviewers say

### Message in the Wind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-in-the-wind/id6760450134)

Send messages that travel across a real map, carried by actual wind and weather data. Discover notes left by others nearby and keep those that resonate with you. It's a unique way to connect without traditional social media features.

**Highlights:** Send notes that drift on real wind, Catch notes carried by weather, View notes on a real map, Minimalist design, Sealed notes for long-distance travel, Keepsakes to save found notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-emotion-journal/id6782776943)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Echo Premium Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Echo Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Echo Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Message in the Wind free?

Message in the Wind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Echo free?

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

### Do Message in the Wind or Echo have ads?

Echo shows ads; Message in the Wind does not.

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