The Echo vs IFA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Echo
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New look ePaper from The Echo. Get your free trial today. This update introduces a totally redesigned interface making it even easier for you to find your favourite edition or supplement The ePaper offers you: • An exact replica copy of the print newspaper available from 11:30 a.m. every morning. • Quicker loading times and improved navigation. • Integrated live breaking news, business, sport and entertainment. • The ePaper for as little as 55c per day. The Echo app is free to download, but to read the paper and supplements you will need to purchase a subscription via iTunes. The packages available are: • Weekly subscription at €5.99 (ePaper and supplements) • One-month subscription at €18.99 ( ePaper and supplements) • Three-month subscription €49.99 (ePaper and supplements) • One-year subscription at €169.99 (ePaper and supplements – BEST VALUE @ 55c PER DAY) Free Trial: Subscribe now and your first 14 days are free. Simply cancel any time within your first 14 days and you will not be charged (the free trial offer applies to new subscribers only). Charging and Renewals: Payment will be charged to your app store account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew and your credit card will be charged through your app store account. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your app store account settings (but a minimum of 24 hours before the end of your current subscription).
IFA
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The official Irish Farmers’ Association app. Keep up to date with the latest IFA news, access expert market reports and commentary, and learn more about IFA campaigns and events. The IFA app is free to download and use. Use the simple menu to get quick and easy access to all updates from IFA. Important articles and information can be shared and saved for later. iPhone App Features: News and information that matter to your farm - Latest updates on all the work IFA is doing on behalf of farmers - Pricing and market analysis from our commodity experts - Have a query about your payments? Need legal advice or assistance with financial difficulties? Contact us through the app for support. - Share articles on Facebook, Twitter and via email , WhatsApp and much more - Save important updates, information and articles for later - Increase and decrease the size of the text in the articles to suit - Interested in joining IFA? Get in touch through the app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IFA at none against The Echo's 2. The Echo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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
Both are free to download. The Echo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. IFA asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Echo ships an update every 12 months, IFA every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Echo | IFA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 9 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Irish Examiner Ltd | Irish Farmers' Association |
In-app purchases
The Echo
- 1 Week Subscription14 Days trial$4.997 Days
- 1 Year Subscription14 Days trial$69.991 Year
IFA
No in-app purchases
