Comparison

Stretch Dungeon vs Echo Blade

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stretch Dungeon

Bounce, spring, and fall through a mind-bending action game by stretching walls. Navigate randomized levels in a deadly prison, aiming for a high score. Features unique mechanics, realistic physics, and atmospheric pixel art.

Highlights
  • Unique wall stretching mechanics
  • Easy single-tap portrait gameplay
  • Realistic beard physics
  • Atmospheric pixel art
  • Randomized levels for replayability
  • Warped prisoner's mind theme
Features
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Tap to stretch the walls, as you bounce, spring and fall through this fast paced mind bending action game. By the award winning studio that brought you Silly Sausage and Leap Day. Trapped in a deadly prison, do you have what it takes to escape? Or would you rather keep dreaming of a higher score? Features: • A Unique wall stretching mechanics! • Easy to pick up and play(single tap portrait game play). • Cool realistic beard physics. • Atmospheric pixel art set through 4 zany dungeon environments. • Experience a different play through every time. (levels are randomised) • A unique look inside the warped mind of a prisoner. -Important information- This game contains third party advertising and cross promotion for other nitrome games, both which can be removed via a one time In App Purchase.

About

Echo Blade

This is a strategic slash 'em up puzzle game with satisfying gameplay. Explore unique worlds, conquer challenging levels, and face diverse enemies with intuitive one-touch controls. Available through a subscription service.

Highlights
  • Strategic slashing gameplay
  • 3 unique worlds
  • 21 challenging levels
  • 4 unique enemy types
  • Intuitive one-touch controls
  • No ads or in-app purchases (for subscribers)
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Available exclusively for Halfbrick+ members - Echo Blade is in Early Access! Slash, Repeat Conquer! Enjoy an uninterrupted experience with no ads. From the creators of Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride, we bring you Echo Blade! A strategic, satisfying, slash 'em up puzzle game that will have you hooked from the first swipe. Ready to join our hero on a thrilling quest across 3 unique worlds? Harness your strategic skills across 21 thrilling levels, facing off against diverse enemies, each with their own distinct behaviors. FEATURES: ● Experience the juicy thrill of slashing through enemies ● 3 unique worlds to explore and conquer ● Master 21 challenging levels ● Strategically navigate through 4 unique enemy types ● Enjoy intuitive one-touch controls ● No ads - no in-app purchases WHAT'S HALFBRICK+ Halfbrick+ is a mobile games subscription service featuring: ● Exclusive access to the highest-rated games ● No ads or in app purchases ● Brought to you by the makers of Award-winning mobile games ● Regular updates and new games ● Curated by hand - for gamers by gamers! Kick off your Guest Access with 60 minutes of gameplay! If you like what you see, start your One Month free trial and play all our games without ads, in app purchases, and fully unlocked games! Your subscription will auto-renew after 30 days, or save money with an annual membership! If you have any questions, please contact our support team https://support.halfbrick.com **************************************** View our privacy policy at https://www.halfbrick.com/halfbrick-plus-privacy-policy View our terms of service at https://www.halfbrick.com/subscription-agreement

Screenshots

Stretch Dungeon4 screens
Echo Blade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stretch Dungeon at 4.1 against Echo Blade's 1.5. Stretch Dungeon also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 10%) and ratings volume (83 vs 11). Echo Blade's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stretch Dungeon sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Echo Blade sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stretch Dungeon holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stretch Dungeon has 83 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Stretch Dungeon's written reviews are positive against 10% of Echo Blade's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stretch Dungeon ships an update every 6 months, Echo Blade every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Stretch Dungeon versus Echo Blade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStretch DungeonEcho Blade
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (83 ratings) — better1.5 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews47.8% of reviews — better10.0% of reviews
Number of ratings83 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB332 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperNitromeHalfbrick

Customer experience

Stretch Dungeon

All ratings83 ratings
Positive75.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative19.3%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive47.8%
Neutral8.1%
Negative44.1%

Echo Blade

All ratings11 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral9.1%
Negative90.9%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.0%

Bugs and requests

Stretch Dungeon

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes or freezes on launch
  • Unavoidable damage from certain obstacles
  • Synchronization issues between character and walls
  • Inability to continue after watching an ad

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more characters and customization options
  • Implement a level editor or creator
  • Improve tutorial and onboarding for new players
  • Reduce the frequency and intrusiveness of ads

Echo Blade

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Stretch Dungeon

One-time4
  • Handful of Gems$0.99
  • Pot of Gems$2.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
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  • Chest of Gems$4.99
6 purchases

Echo Blade

Subscriptions5
  • Halfbrick+2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter)6 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+1 Month trial$2.991 Month
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  • Halfbrick+3 variants$29.991 Year
  • Halfbrick+1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Halfbrick+$99.99

Questions

Is Stretch Dungeon free?
Stretch Dungeon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Echo Blade free?
Echo Blade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stretch Dungeon or Echo Blade?
Stretch Dungeon is rated higher. Stretch Dungeon averages 4.1 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Echo Blade averages 1.5 from 11 ratings.
Do Stretch Dungeon or Echo Blade have ads?
Both Stretch Dungeon and Echo Blade show ads.
Which is updated more often, Stretch Dungeon or Echo Blade?
Stretch Dungeon ships an update every 6 months, and Echo Blade every 2 months. Most recently, Stretch Dungeon was updated on September 19, 2026 and Echo Blade on June 5, 2026.

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