# ECHOES interactive sound walks — Explore immersive experiences

> Location-based audio walks with rich media, created by artists and authors. (iPhone/iPad app by Echoes.xyz.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echoes-interactive-sound-walks/id1021511722 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Echoes.xyz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1053801898)
- Category: Lifestyle, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 202 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 131 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2015-08-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echoes-interactive-sound-walks/id1021511722/reviews.md

## What is ECHOES interactive sound walks?

-- Beautiful content, smart technology, unique experience --

Explore our collection of audio walks, created by authors and artists around the world and powered by Echoes. 

Enjoy an experience that evolves as you travel around. Our content is triggered by GPS or iBeacons when you physically walk inside the geofenced area of individual sounds - so you can keep your device in your pocket and concentrate on the experience around you. 

Our app allows you to explore what’s nearby and listen to incredible tours from our community. Check back often to see new content being added! You can easily download individual tours and save them offline for patchy connectivity. Then just make sure you have GPS enabled, plug in your headphones and start walking.

Download for free and get exploring! Best experienced with a good pair of headphones. 


-- Features --

• Available online or offline (download first)
• Indoors and outdoors walks
• Available globally, multilanguage
• Rich media: voiceovers: audio, video, text and images


-- Want to create your own walk? --

Head to https://echoes.xyz and sign up to make amazing interactive experiences – it’s free.

## Key features

- Location-triggered audio content
- Offline download for tours
- Rich media (audio, video, text, images)
- Global availability
- Multilingual support
- Indoors and outdoors walks

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elemental | $5.99 | per month |
| Extend | $7.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Day in Bristol | $2.99 | one-time |
| Passages of the Past | $14.99 | one-time |
| Hawthorne's Shadow | $14.99 | one-time |
| Elemental | $6.99 | one-time |
| Extend | $7.99 | one-time |
| Open the Night (De) Hausvogteiplatz | $3.99 | one-time |
| Kierkbride - Charleston | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echoes-interactive-sound-walks/id1021511722/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Baffling

*2025-05-23, version 5.3.6*

Great concept but uploading and designing the walk is a buggy nightmare!

### 1/5 — So bad

*2024-08-01, version 5.2.23*

Tried to use this for a tour. 2 sound tracks played at once over top of each other continuously. Tour was unsuccessful. I would not recommend.

### 2/5 — Buggy, geolocation doesn’t work.

*2023-10-28*

Really buggy, not viable for live production. Constant sound quality errors that require you to re-download the tour and in some instances doesn’t geolocate at all!

### 5/5 — Stupendous

*2022-03-08, version 5.1.6*

Five stars from me as it’s just brilliant on my old IPhone. Could do with some more content, but that will come soon, won’t it ;-)

### 5/5 — Choral Lab SoundWalk

*2021-05-29*

I experienced this in Cheeseman Park in Denver. What a wonderful way to enjoy the Park! It’s ingenious! The sounds are really incredible. Kudos to the composers and vocalists!

### 2/5 — Not ready yet?

*2021-02-25, version 5.0.8*

I don’t know if the search function is telling the truth or not, but apparently although I’m in Bournemouth the nearest walk is in Vietnam?!  The app also appears to only contain a total of 14 walks. Surely that’s not right? Love the concept but it’s no use in my local area (further searching found a walk about 30 miles away).

### 1/5 — doesn’t work

*2020-12-14*

Had to download tracks to even get anything from the app to respond

### 1/5 — App is completely broken

*2020-12-02*

Unable to create account in app. Created account on desktop through the website instead, but was unable to login using the app. This app is completely non-functional and 100% useless and broken as you are unable to access any of the features without an account. Don’t waste your time!

**Developer response:** Hi there, apologies for the experience you've had. Actually, all the features of the app are accessible without creating an account. There's no need to log in unless you're creating your own walks, or have trouble finding a walk you've purchased. Can you drop us an email at support@echoes.xyz and we'll sort you out?

### 1/5 — Scam?

*2020-10-11*

Spent an hour trying to download a tour (Hawthorne’s Shadow” in Salem MA)...it took my money $14.99...and the app DOES NOT WORK.  Does not even recognize me after I created an account.  WASTE OF MONEY. And more importantly, TIME.

**Developer response:** I am so sorry you've had this experience. We will of course refund you if you haven't managed to source a refund already, and we will sort out the system so you can log in and purchase it successfully. If you drop us an email at support@echoes.xyz we will get everything running smoothly again for you.

### 2/5 — Looped echoes are broken

*2018-12-10, version 3.2.7*

Looped echoes never stop looping ever, regardless of whether I am in the node or outside of it. It’s driving me absolutely crazy.

## Frequently asked questions about ECHOES interactive sound walks

### What is ECHOES interactive sound walks?

ECHOES is an application that offers immersive audio experiences, such as audio walks created by artists and authors. These experiences are triggered by your physical location using GPS or iBeacons, allowing you to explore your surroundings with content that unfolds as you move.

### How does the location-based feature work?

The app uses GPS or iBeacons to detect when you enter a geofenced area associated with specific sounds or content. When you are within these areas, the relevant audio, video, text, or images are triggered, allowing you to keep your device in your pocket and focus on the experience.

### Is the app free to use?

The app can be downloaded for free, and you can explore a collection of audio walks. While the app itself is free, there may be in-app purchases for additional content or premium features, though the description mentions creating walks is free.

### Can I use the app offline?

Yes, you can download individual tours and save them for offline use. This is particularly useful for areas with patchy connectivity. Ensure you have GPS enabled and headphones plugged in to start your walking experience.

### What kind of content can I expect?

You can expect a variety of rich media content, including voiceovers, audio clips, video segments, text descriptions, and images. These are curated by authors and artists from around the world, offering unique and interactive experiences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.0.5 — 2026-08-21

Echoes has been completely rebuilt from the ground up.

This incremental update adds better crash reporting.

We've spent months rewriting Echoes with a brand new engine — faster, smoother, and built to support everything we've got planned next for location-based audio.
This is a fresh foundation, not just a facelift, so please bear with us as we iron out any rough edges. If something feels off or you spot a bug, we'd love to hear about it: support@echoes.xyz

Thanks for walking with us.

### 6.0.4 — 2026-07-31

Echoes has been completely rebuilt from the ground up.

This incremental update fixes issues with downloads not showing the correct size, and with downloads not showing any progress.

We've spent months rewriting Echoes with a brand new engine — faster, smoother, and built to support everything we've got planned next for location-based audio.
This is a fresh foundation, not just a facelift, so please bear with us as we iron out any rough edges. If something feels off or you spot a bug, we'd love to hear about it: support@echoes.xyz

Thanks for walking with us.

### 6.0.3 — 2026-07-29

Echoes has been completely rebuilt from the ground up.

This incremental update fixes issues with loading and unloading echoes with multiple elements; issues with payment for newer walks; fixes searching on the map view; and other small bug fixes.

We've spent months rewriting Echoes with a brand new engine — faster, smoother, and built to support everything we've got planned next for location-based audio.
This is a fresh foundation, not just a facelift, so please bear with us as we iron out any rough edges. If something feels off or you spot a bug, we'd love to hear about it: support@echoes.xyz

Thanks for walking with us.

### 6.0.2 — 2026-07-22

Echoes has been completely rebuilt from the ground up.

This incremental update improves the map screen for finding walks; makes purchasing walks easier; brings some internal libraries up to date for security and stability; fixes the scrolling on the landing page; and other small bug fixes.

We've spent months rewriting Echoes with a brand new engine — faster, smoother, and built to support everything we've got planned next for location-based audio.
This is a fresh foundation, not just a facelift, so please bear with us as we iron out any rough edges. If something feels off or you spot a bug, we'd love to hear about it: support@echoes.xyz

Thanks for walking with us.

### 6.0.1 — 2026-07-20

Echoes has been completely rebuilt from the ground up.

We've spent months rewriting Echoes with a brand new engine — faster, smoother, and built to support everything we've got planned next for location-based audio.
This is a fresh foundation, not just a facelift, so please bear with us as we iron out any rough edges. If something feels off or you spot a bug, we'd love to hear about it: support@echoes.xyz

Thanks for walking with us.

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