# Blindfold Bowling vs SoundEcho

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SoundEcho at 100% against Blindfold Bowling's 38%. SoundEcho also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Blindfold Bowling's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blindfold Bowling sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and SoundEcho sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SoundEcho holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blindfold Bowling has 20 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Blindfold Bowling's written reviews are positive against 100% of SoundEcho's.

Blindfold Bowling ships an update monthly, SoundEcho every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blindfold Bowling | SoundEcho |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindfold-bowling/id1038994263/reviews) | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundecho/id1639116371/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [marty schultz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450986904) | [Kristof Nijs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608072573) |

## 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 |


### SoundEcho

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundecho/id1639116371)

A fun and accessible memory game using sound cues. Players match pairs of buttons that produce the same sound to clear the board. Supports multiple sound themes and player counts, with Game Center integration.

**Highlights:** Sound-based memory matching, VoiceOver accessibility, Animal and computer sound themes, Multiple difficulty levels (10, 15, 20 sounds), 2-4 player real-time multiplayer, Game Center integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchasing the app | $4.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blindfold Bowling free?

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

### Is SoundEcho free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blindfold Bowling or SoundEcho?

SoundEcho is rated higher. Blindfold Bowling averages 3.6 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while SoundEcho averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Blindfold Bowling or SoundEcho have ads?

Neither Blindfold Bowling nor SoundEcho shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blindfold Bowling or SoundEcho?

Blindfold Bowling ships an update monthly, and SoundEcho every 5 weeks. Most recently, Blindfold Bowling was updated on October 16, 2026 and SoundEcho on September 25, 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.*