The Echo vs Crime World
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).
Crime World
Access in-depth investigations and exclusive insights into the criminal underworld from Ireland's top crime journalists. Enjoy hard-hitting reporting, expert analysis, and compelling storytelling, along with the full podcast archive and new episodes.
- Exclusive crime journalism
- In-depth investigations
- Full podcast archive
- Breaking crime news
- Simple, clean design
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From the makers of Ireland’s hit Crime World podcast, in-depth investigations and exclusive insights into the criminal underworld. The Crime World app is the go-to destination for trusted and comprehensive reporting from Ireland’s top team of crime journalists. Its hard-hitting investigations, expert analysis, and compelling storytelling brings you the truth behind the headlines and into the underbelly of gangland crime. Features: - Exclusive journalism about criminals, drugs, gangland feuds and the sins of the underworld, from the Crime World team - The story behind the headlines on major cases, plus investigations and deep dives - The full Crime World podcast archive and new episodes - Exclusive podcast series - Breaking crime news and updates from Ireland and beyond - A clean, simple-to-use design for easy reading, listening, and discovery The Crime World app is free to download, but you must register to read some articles and subscribe to enjoy unlimited access. Privacy Policy: https://www.mediahuis.ie/privacystatement/ Cookie Policy: https://www.mediahuis.ie/cookiepolicy/ Terms & Conditions: https://www.mediahuis.ie/terms-and-conditions/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: The Echo at none against Crime World's shown. The Echo also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). Crime World's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Crime World sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
The Echo ships an update every 12 months, Crime World monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Echo | Crime World |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (41 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 41 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 182 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Irish Examiner Ltd | Mediahuis Ireland Ltd |
In-app purchases
The Echo
- 1 Week Subscription14 Days trial$4.997 Days
- 1 Year Subscription14 Days trial$69.991 Year
Crime World
- CRIMEWORLD+$14.001 Month
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