Echo | Notes for Writers

Name: Echo | Notes for Writers
Rating: 4.8 (54 reviews)
Author: Verdai

Capture and develop ideas

Free · In‑App Purchases

54 Ratings
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4+
Years
Category

Productivity
Developer

Verdai
Language

EN
English
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19.5
MB

Stop staring at a blank page. Echo is the thinking partner that helps serious writers turn fleeting thoughts into finished work. Our "capture-develop-write" workflow is designed to build on your perspective, not replace it. 1. CAPTURE EFFORTLESSLY – Record voice notes on your iPhone, Watch, or via Siri. Echo's human-quality transcription *automatically cleans up 'ums' and 'ahs'* so you can think out loud. Or, jot down quick text notes. 2. DEVELOP YOUR PERSPECTIVE – This is not a ghostwriter. Echo acts like a Socratic partner, asking thoughtful questions to help you sharpen your unique viewpoint. A smart Home feed resurfaces old ideas, helping you connect the dots and grow your topics over time. 3. BUILD YOUR FIRST DRAFT – When you're ready, Echo Projects let you instantly turn a topic or a collection of notes into a structured outline. Echo finds the gaps and flags "missing sections," nudging you to write for yourself instead of auto-filling with generic AI content. **PERFECT FOR:** - Newsletter Writers & Substack Authors - Bloggers & Content Creators - Founders, CMOs, & Entrepreneurs - YouTubers & Podcasters (for scripting) - Anyone building a serious online writing practice. YOUR PRIVACY IS OUR PRIORITY: Your notes are encrypted. You own your data. We **do not** train any AI models on your notes. Period. GENEROUS FREE TIER: Our free plan gives you everything you need to capture, connect, and develop ideas. Only upgrade if you're a power user.

Ratings & Reviews

4.8

out of 5

54 Ratings

ESSENTIAL for small business owners
10/22/2024

tarajoon
I operate all aspects of my small business and there’s only so much I can remember myself. I wish I were a pen to paper person but the convenience of having my notes and thoughts at all times is unparalleled in this day and age.I appreciate echo because it’s user interface is very simple, so much so that my mother who also has a small business is able to navigate the app without much thought.This app has truly bridged a gap that was needed in the note taking + AI space. I love using the “notes app” on my iPhone but often find I’m scrolling and scrolling until I find what I’m actually looking for. Having a virtual assistant of sorts has been game changing in retrieving my information efficiently and quickly, both things that I rely on in my hectic everyday life. I think this app is something everyone can benefit from in many regards, but from one small business owner to the next, it’s a necessity for me.
ESSENTIAL for small business owners
10/22/2024

tarajoon

I operate all aspects of my small business and there’s only so much I can remember myself. I wish I were a pen to paper person but the convenience of having my notes and thoughts at all times is unparalleled in this day and age.I appreciate echo because it’s user interface is very simple, so much so that my mother who also has a small business is able to navigate the app without much thought.This app has truly bridged a gap that was needed in the note taking + AI space. I love using the “notes app” on my iPhone but often find I’m scrolling and scrolling until I find what I’m actually looking for. Having a virtual assistant of sorts has been game changing in retrieving my information efficiently and quickly, both things that I rely on in my hectic everyday life. I think this app is something everyone can benefit from in many regards, but from one small business owner to the next, it’s a necessity for me.
who owns my data?
Mar 31

el cucuy del valle
***UPDATE*** Thank you so much for addressing my concerns and clarifying the terms of service. I truly appreciate your openness to improving the language to make it more accessible. Please know that there was no malice intended in my review—I genuinely love using the app, and knowing that these issues have been addressed makes me feel much better about continuing to use it.I am reassured knowing that Echo is in such capable hands. Your commitment to transparency and user privacy means a lot, and it’s great to see your proactive approach to feedback. Thank you once again for your efforts and dedication to making the app even better. Keep up the fantastic work! This app has great potential, but I have significant concerns regarding privacy and my data. While your website states that user data is private, protected and encrypted, and that our input will not be used to train AI, your terms of service convey a different message. They explicitly indicate that you can utilize any of my input or output as you wish, including selling it or using it for promotional purposes without my consent. This raises an important question: Is my data truly private and exclusively mine, or do you also claim ownership over it? I believe that all current and future app users deserve clarity on this issue.

Developer Response
Thank you for believing that Echo has potential! And thank you for pointing out that our Terms of Service could use simpler language, because we absolutely want it clear that we do not have the right to use your data however we wish. We use your data to improve the app, and by "data" we mean things like logging in, performing an action, hitting an error (rare, but when that does happen we need some data to fix it). Your actual notes are encrypted and not available to us for selling or using in promotional materials. You're right that our Terms of Service could say this in simpler terms.You can confirm that we've made these changes to Section 5 of our Terms of Service: https://www.echonotes.ai/terms-of-serviceThanks again for pointing out the unnecessarily legalese. We're just two cofounders here and your feedback has a direct impact.
who owns my data?
Mar 31

el cucuy del valle

***UPDATE*** Thank you so much for addressing my concerns and clarifying the terms of service. I truly appreciate your openness to improving the language to make it more accessible. Please know that there was no malice intended in my review—I genuinely love using the app, and knowing that these issues have been addressed makes me feel much better about continuing to use it.I am reassured knowing that Echo is in such capable hands. Your commitment to transparency and user privacy means a lot, and it’s great to see your proactive approach to feedback. Thank you once again for your efforts and dedication to making the app even better. Keep up the fantastic work! This app has great potential, but I have significant concerns regarding privacy and my data. While your website states that user data is private, protected and encrypted, and that our input will not be used to train AI, your terms of service convey a different message. They explicitly indicate that you can utilize any of my input or output as you wish, including selling it or using it for promotional purposes without my consent. This raises an important question: Is my data truly private and exclusively mine, or do you also claim ownership over it? I believe that all current and future app users deserve clarity on this issue.
Developer Response Mar 31
Thank you for believing that Echo has potential! And thank you for pointing out that our Terms of Service could use simpler language, because we absolutely want it clear that we do not have the right to use your data however we wish. We use your data to improve the app, and by "data" we mean things like logging in, performing an action, hitting an error (rare, but when that does happen we need some data to fix it). Your actual notes are encrypted and not available to us for selling or using in promotional materials. You're right that our Terms of Service could say this in simpler terms.You can confirm that we've made these changes to Section 5 of our Terms of Service: https://www.echonotes.ai/terms-of-serviceThanks again for pointing out the unnecessarily legalese. We're just two cofounders here and your feedback has a direct impact.
Amazing at capturing my thoughts
10/31/2024

mcanabraham
Echo has been awesome for me to get my ideas down when a ton of things come flooding into my brain. I often leave work trying to think of all of the things I need to get done later in that day and using this app I can get those down so much more quickly. When I sit down to get my tasks done, I query echo to understand all of the things I need to do. It’s awesome and I recommend everyone give it a try because it’s so simple
Amazing at capturing my thoughts
10/31/2024

mcanabraham

Echo has been awesome for me to get my ideas down when a ton of things come flooding into my brain. I often leave work trying to think of all of the things I need to get done later in that day and using this app I can get those down so much more quickly. When I sit down to get my tasks done, I query echo to understand all of the things I need to do. It’s awesome and I recommend everyone give it a try because it’s so simple
So far it’s great!
12/03/2024

captivemind
Just started using this app for note taking and have found its transcriptions very accurate. And asking the AI info about the notes has yielded some wonderful insights. So many potential use cases!! Although it occasionally leaves out important details (left a complete day out of a recap I asked it to create). One ask, though, is to be able to be able to manually change the date/time of an entry, which would help the AI to accurately determine when an event took place. If you say ‘yesterday I did something’, it sometimes won’t recognize the correct timing.
So far it’s great!
12/03/2024

captivemind

Just started using this app for note taking and have found its transcriptions very accurate. And asking the AI info about the notes has yielded some wonderful insights. So many potential use cases!! Although it occasionally leaves out important details (left a complete day out of a recap I asked it to create). One ask, though, is to be able to be able to manually change the date/time of an entry, which would help the AI to accurately determine when an event took place. If you say ‘yesterday I did something’, it sometimes won’t recognize the correct timing.

A Smarter Home, Faster Drafts. This is our biggest update yet. - INTRODUCING PROJECTS: Your new writing studio. You can now instantly turn a messy collection of notes into a clean, structured outline (or first draft). Just pick a topic, and Echo builds a draft rooted only in your ideas. It even flags "missing sections" to guide your next writing step. - YOUR NEW SMART HOME: The new Home tab is your personal dashboard for inspiration. Smart widgets resurface your "compound interest" notes, show you topics that are ready to develop, and help you spark those self-made "aha" moments. - This update also includes UI polish and bug fixes to make your capture flow even smoother (now use headphones).

Version 1.5.0

Oct 31

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