# Blindfold Bowling vs Sonar Islands

The clearest difference is monetization model: Blindfold Bowling at free with in-app purchases against Sonar Islands's subscription. Blindfold Bowling also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.5). Sonar Islands's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 38%) and ratings volume (83 vs 20). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blindfold Bowling sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Sonar Islands sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for Blindfold Bowling against 3.5 for Sonar Islands. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 83 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Blindfold Bowling's written reviews are positive against 60% of Sonar Islands's.

Blindfold Bowling ships an update monthly, Sonar Islands every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blindfold Bowling | Sonar Islands |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindfold-bowling/id1038994263/reviews)** | [3.5 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonar-islands/id1554817644/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **83** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **60.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 13 MB | 288 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [marty schultz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450986904) | [Hansjoerg Mikesch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422421759) |

## What reviewers say

### Blindfold Bowling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindfold-bowling/id1038994263)

Experience a fully accessible audio bowling game designed for the visually impaired. Play solo, against AI, or with friends, using intuitive flicking gestures to throw the ball and hear the action unfold. Customize your experience with in-app upgrades for unlimited play and enhanced challenges.

**Highlights:** Fully accessible audio gameplay, Single-player, AI opponents, and side-by-side multiplayer, Intuitive flicking gesture controls, Realistic sound effects for ball and pins, In-app upgrades for customization and unlimited play, Social media score sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 2 Player Mode | $3.99 | one-time |
| 250 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Coins | $6.99 | one-time |


### Sonar Islands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonar-islands/id1554817644)

Embark on an audio-driven multiplayer adventure across 14 unique islands. Build your empire, explore diverse environments from ancient temples to volcanic landscapes, and engage in various challenges. Full game access requires a subscription.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer online gameplay, Audio-driven events, Empire building, Island exploration and development, Diverse island themes, Tutorial and story modes

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access - monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Full Access - yearly | $29.49 | per year |
| 100 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Diamonds | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Immersive audio experience
- 👍 Accessible for blind users
- 🎨 Fantastic sound design
- ⭐ Engaging gameplay
- 🕹️ Intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model required to access full game
- 🔇 Repetitive voice acting
- 🕰️ Slow progression without paying
- 🤖 Unresponsive controls at times
- 🔍 Lack of clear in-game instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Compass and navigation issues with iOS 16
- Incorrect Morse code in tutorial
- Inconsistent audio cues

**Requested features**

- Additional free islands to explore
- Option to purchase game outright instead of subscription
- More varied event types and challenges
- Ability to customize islands
- Support for multiple languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blindfold Bowling free?

Blindfold Bowling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sonar Islands free?

Sonar Islands is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blindfold Bowling or Sonar Islands?

Blindfold Bowling is rated higher. Blindfold Bowling averages 3.6 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Sonar Islands averages 3.5 from 83 ratings.

### Do Blindfold Bowling or Sonar Islands have ads?

Neither Blindfold Bowling nor Sonar Islands shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blindfold Bowling or Sonar Islands?

Blindfold Bowling ships an update monthly, and Sonar Islands every 2 months. Most recently, Blindfold Bowling was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sonar Islands on October 27, 2026.

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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.*