# Echo vs XBScribe

The clearest difference is rating: XBScribe at 5.0 against Echo's 3.7. XBScribe also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Echo's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Echo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. XBScribe asks for nothing beyond the download.

XBScribe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Echo ships an update every 3 days, XBScribe every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Echo | XBScribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-k-pop-live-translate/id6783508375/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbscribe/id6793865384/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hau-Ben Shih](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350599516) | [Beijing Zaomeng Shidai Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787090559) |

## What reviewers say

### Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-k-pop-live-translate/id6783508375)

This app provides real-time translations for videos and apps, displaying captions in a floating window. It supports various platforms and offers both live audio and on-screen text translation, with options to save and share translated moments.

**Highlights:** Live translated captions over any video or app, Floating Picture-in-Picture window, Automatic language detection, On-screen text and live audio translation, Save and share translated sessions, On-device translation for speed and offline use

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Echo Plus — 每周 | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Echo Plus Weekly · 8 h | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Echo Plus Monthly · 20 h | $12.99 | per month |
| Echo Plus Yearly · 20 h/month | $99.99 | per year |
| Echo Plus — Yearly | $109.99 | per year |
| Echo Plus Yearly · 20 h/month | $149.99 | per year |
| 一日通行证 | $1.99 | one-time |
| +2 hours | $1.99 | one-time |
| +5 hours | $3.99 | one-time |
| +12 hours | $7.99 | one-time |


### XBScribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbscribe/id6793865384)

This app converts speech, audio, video, and web links into editable text. It offers real-time transcription, offline capabilities, and the ability to extract text from online media. Ideal for students, professionals, and content creators who need to quickly capture and process spoken information.

**Highlights:** Live speech transcription, Audio/video file transcription, Link-based content extraction, Offline transcription, Picture-in-Picture captions, System share sheet integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Echo free?

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

### Is XBScribe free?

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

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

XBScribe is rated higher. Echo averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while XBScribe averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Echo or XBScribe have ads?

Neither Echo nor XBScribe shows ads.

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

Echo ships an update every 3 days, and XBScribe every 4 weeks. Most recently, Echo was updated on October 31, 2026 and XBScribe 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.*