The Echo vs The Avondhu
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).
The Avondhu
Access your local newspaper digitally, just as you would in print. Enjoy enhanced reading tools including search, translation, and audio playback. Explore an archive of past editions.
- Digital newspaper replica
- Archive of previous editions
- Enhanced reading tools
- Search functionality
- Translation feature
- Listen feature
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Read The Avondhu from cover to cover just as you would in print. All stories and supplements are available - as well as an archive of previous editions. The Avondhu ePaper app has enhanced reading tools and features like Listen, Search and Translate.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Avondhu at none against The Echo's 2. The Echo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). 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. The Avondhu asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Echo ships an update every 12 months, The Avondhu every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Echo | The Avondhu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Irish Examiner Ltd | AVONDHU PUBLICATIONS LIMITED |
In-app purchases
The Echo
- 1 Week Subscription14 Days trial$4.997 Days
- 1 Year Subscription14 Days trial$69.991 Year
The Avondhu
No in-app purchases
