# Echoes From Beyond vs Iron Prototype

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Iron Prototype at 71% against Echoes From Beyond's 48%. Iron Prototype also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Echoes From Beyond's advantage is ratings volume (73 vs 10). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Echoes From Beyond sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Iron Prototype sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Iron Prototype holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Echoes From Beyond has 73 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Echoes From Beyond's written reviews are positive against 71% of Iron Prototype's.

Echoes From Beyond ships an update every 3 months, Iron Prototype monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Echoes From Beyond | Iron Prototype |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echoes-from-beyond/id1271363890/reviews) | **[4.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iron-prototype/id1564103773/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 390 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SCALE-1 PORTAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/334562127) | [Bad Wolf Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151923536) |

## What reviewers say

### Echoes From Beyond

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echoes-from-beyond/id1271363890)

Explore your surroundings and hunt virtual ghosts using augmented reality. Use a laser beam to capture ectoplasmic energy and upgrade your gear. Compete with others globally for the top spot in this active, real-world ghost hunting adventure.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality ghost hunting, Capture ectoplasmic energy (EKTO), Upgrade weapons and traps, Global online ranking, Offline play support, Share battle pictures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mega Traps Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blast Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Endurance | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mega Beamer | $0.99 | one-time |


### Iron Prototype

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iron-prototype/id1564103773)

Become a superhero in this action-packed side-scrolling runner. Swing through diverse worlds using a rope hook, dodge deadly hazards, and collect power cells to unlock new characters. Are you ready for the ultimate spider hero adventure?

**Highlights:** Side-scrolling runner gameplay, Rope hook swinging mechanic, Diverse world exploration, Hazard dodging, Unlockable superhero characters, Power cell collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads and bonus | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Echoes From Beyond free?

Echoes From Beyond is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Iron Prototype free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Echoes From Beyond or Iron Prototype?

Iron Prototype is rated higher. Echoes From Beyond averages 4.1 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Iron Prototype averages 4.3 from 10 ratings.

### Do Echoes From Beyond or Iron Prototype have ads?

Both Echoes From Beyond and Iron Prototype show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Echoes From Beyond or Iron Prototype?

Echoes From Beyond ships an update every 3 months, and Iron Prototype monthly. Most recently, Echoes From Beyond was updated on October 8, 2026 and Iron Prototype on October 10, 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.*