Comparison

The Echo vs MOLSCÉAL

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

Head to head
About

The Echo

Features
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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). EULA-https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MOLSCÉAL

This app offers short-form videos in the Irish language, featuring content from entertainment, news, archives, and sports. It's a community-sourced platform created by mobile and video journalists, developed by the Irish Language Public Service Broadcaster.

Highlights
  • Short-form video content
  • Irish language focus
  • Community-sourced stories
  • Entertainment, news, sports
  • Developed by TG4
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Is aip í MOLSCÉAL do phobal na Gaeilge. Is í an chéad aip a chuireann gearr-fhíseáin Gaeilge do phobal na Gaeilge ar-líne ar fáil in aon áit amháin. Is scéalta físe, pobalbhunaithe iad cruthaithe ag painéal de scéalaithe físe. Tá ábhar siamsaíochta, nuachta, cartlainne agus spóirt ar fáil ar MOLSCÉAL. Is é TG4, an cainéal teilifíse poiblí Gaeilge a d’fhorbair MOLSCÉAL. MOLSCÉAL is a short-form video app with Irish Language content. The video stories are community sourced and created by mobile and video journalists. MOLSCÉAL is created by TG4, the Irish Language Public Service Broadcaster.

Screenshots

The Echo4 screens
MOLSCÉAL3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MOLSCÉAL at none against The Echo's 2. MOLSCÉAL also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 18 months) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Echo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. MOLSCÉAL asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Echo ships an update every 18 months, MOLSCÉAL every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Echo versus MOLSCÉAL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe EchoMOLSCÉAL
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB26 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperIrish Examiner LtdTG4

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Echo

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Week Subscription14 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • 1 Year Subscription14 Days trial$69.991 Year
None

MOLSCÉAL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Echo free?
The Echo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MOLSCÉAL free?
MOLSCÉAL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Echo or MOLSCÉAL have ads?
Neither The Echo nor MOLSCÉAL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Echo or MOLSCÉAL?
The Echo ships an update every 18 months, and MOLSCÉAL every 6 weeks. Most recently, The Echo was updated on November 6, 2026 and MOLSCÉAL on November 2, 2026.

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