# Timber West vs Echo Blade

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timber West at 88% against Echo Blade's 10%. Timber West also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timber West sells 6 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.

Timber West holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timber West has 96 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Timber West's written reviews are positive against 10% of Echo Blade's.

Timber West ships an update fortnightly, Echo Blade every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timber West | Echo Blade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timber-west/id1266220323/reviews)** | [1.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-blade/id6449520016/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **96** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **88.1% of reviews** | 10.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 332 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Digital Melody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572958184) | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## What reviewers say

### Timber West

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timber-west/id1266220323)

Embark on a Wild West adventure in this fast-paced arcade shooter. Master unique one-touch controls to wield various weapons against outlaws, defeat bosses, and rescue a princess. Explore diverse western locales with retro pixel art graphics and an 8-bit soundtrack.

**Highlights:** One-touch shooting mechanics, Unlockable characters with unique weapons, Multiple western-themed locations, Boss fights and special levels, Retro pixel art and 8-bit soundtrack, Game Center leaderboards and achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| All characters | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 coins | $2.99 | one-time |


### Echo Blade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-blade/id6449520016)

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)

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timber West free?

Timber West 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, Timber West or Echo Blade?

Timber West is rated higher. Timber West averages 4.3 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Echo Blade averages 1.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do Timber West or Echo Blade have ads?

Echo Blade shows ads; Timber West does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timber West or Echo Blade?

Timber West ships an update fortnightly, and Echo Blade every 2 months. Most recently, Timber West was updated on August 25, 2026 and Echo Blade on June 5, 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.*