The Echo vs Cork Beo
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).
Cork Beo
Stay informed with breaking news, sports, traffic, and local events from Cork. Customize your feed to see what matters most to you, with features like offline reading and adjustable text.
- Breaking news alerts
- Customizable news feed
- Sports updates
- Traffic and travel information
- Offline reading
- Adjustable text size and color
- Dark mode
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Get all the latest from the Rebel County - breaking news, sport, traffic & travel and what’s happening near you. Fully customnised by you, the CorkBeo app allows you to choose the news you need on the go. The CorkBeo App brings you the Big Picture for our city and county - what Cork people are talking about and what they should be talking about. Keep up to date with: • Breaking Cork News • All your Rebel County sports • Music & entertainment • Fab resources for Families And Kids • Food & Drink trends • Commuter news: Irish Rail, Bus Eireann and public transport updates • Property • Jobs & Business • Travel The App also features; Lifestyle news, big personalities and all you love about the positive side of life on Leeside. App Features: • Dark Mode for easy reading at night time. • Force Touch allowing you to peak and pop into an article. • Native iPad support for a better tablet experience • The ability to follow topics that matter to you • Find related content using Tags. • Follow your favourite authors like you do any topic • Resize the article text and change its colour to help with your reading experience • The ability to read an article even when you are offline Terms and Conditions https://www.corkbeo.ie/terms-conditions/ Privacy Notice https://www.corkbeo.ie/privacy-notice/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cork Beo at none against The Echo's 2. Cork Beo also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). The Echo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. Cork Beo asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Echo ships an update every 12 months, Cork Beo monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Echo | Cork Beo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (27 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 27 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 109 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Irish Examiner Ltd | Trinity Mirror Digital Media Limited |
In-app purchases
The Echo
- 1 Week Subscription14 Days trial$4.997 Days
- 1 Year Subscription14 Days trial$69.991 Year
Cork Beo
No in-app purchases
