# Blindfold Flappy vs Sonar Islands

The clearest difference is rating: Blindfold Flappy at 4.4 against Sonar Islands's 3.5. Blindfold Flappy also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Sonar Islands's advantage is ratings volume (83 vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blindfold Flappy sells 2 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.

Blindfold Flappy holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonar Islands has 83 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Blindfold Flappy's written reviews are positive against 60% of Sonar Islands's.

Blindfold Flappy ships an update every 5 months, Sonar Islands every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blindfold Flappy | Sonar Islands |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindfold-flappy/id1248903865/reviews)** | [3.5 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonar-islands/id1554817644/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **83** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 60.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 14 MB | 288 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, 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 Flappy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindfold-flappy/id1248903865)

An audio-based game designed for the visually impaired community. Navigate a bird through pipe gaps by tapping the screen to control its ascent, using distinct audio cues to guide your flight.

**Highlights:** Fully accessible audio gameplay, Tap-to-fly mechanic, Spatial audio cues for navigation, In-app coin upgrades, Designed for visually impaired users

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Coins | $4.99 | 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 Flappy free?

Blindfold Flappy 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 Flappy or Sonar Islands?

Blindfold Flappy is rated higher. Blindfold Flappy averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Sonar Islands averages 3.5 from 83 ratings.

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

Neither Blindfold Flappy nor Sonar Islands shows ads.

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

Blindfold Flappy ships an update every 5 months, and Sonar Islands every 2 months. Most recently, Blindfold Flappy 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.*