# Play vs Echo

The clearest difference is rating: Echo at 5.0 against Play's 4.5. Echo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Play's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Echo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Play has 3.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Play | Echo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-fi/id779245456/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-social-player-for-deezer/id1593122325/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 285 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DTS, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/779245460) | [Herve Berenger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593122327) |

## What reviewers say

### Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-fi/id779245456)

Wirelessly stream high-fidelity audio throughout your home using Wi-Fi. Control music from various sources, including streaming services, radio, and your device's library. Easily set up and manage multiple speakers for a whole-home listening experience.

**Highlights:** Whole-home wireless audio, Wi-Fi streaming, Multiple music sources, Speaker group management, Volume control, DLNA server support

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 🔒 Integrates well with amplifier
- 👍 Keeps improving with updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, glitchy, and unreliable
- 👎 Limited features and functionality
- 🔌 Constant connection issues
- 💤 Slow to load and connect
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Drops connections frequently
- Fails to recognize devices
- Resets music playback unexpectedly
- Issues with volume control and balancing
- Incompatible with recent firmware/software updates

**Requested features**

- Add support for Apple Music
- Improve Spotify integration
- Implement gapless playback
- Provide better interface and navigation
- Add search functionality for local music libraries


### Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-social-player-for-deezer/id1593122325)

Explore the listening habits of millions of Deezer users in real-time. Discover new music by following profiles and experiencing synchronized listening sessions with others. It enhances Deezer's functionality by providing unlimited history and detailed timestamps.

**Highlights:** Browse listening history of millions, Synchronized real-time listening, Discover music through user profiles, Unlimited listening history storage, Timestamps for each song, Save favorite profiles

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Play free?

Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Echo free?

Echo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Play or Echo?

Echo is rated higher. Play averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Echo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Play or Echo have ads?

Play shows ads; Echo does not.

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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.*