# The Echo vs MOLSCÉAL

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Echo | MOLSCÉAL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/molsceal/id1372589734/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 140 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Irish Examiner Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/702878064) | [TG4](https://appshunter.io/developer/598591027) |

## What reviewers say

### The Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-echo/id757810922)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Year Subscription | $69.99 | per year |


### MOLSCÉAL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/molsceal/id1372589734)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*