# Woven Words vs SoundEcho

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SoundEcho at 100% against Woven Words's 73%. SoundEcho also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). Woven Words's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (5.8K vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Woven Words sells 10 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.

Woven Words holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Woven Words has 5.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Woven Words's written reviews are positive against 100% of SoundEcho's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Woven Words ships an update every 4 months, SoundEcho every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Woven Words | SoundEcho |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woven-words/id1318581239/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundecho/id1639116371/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 72.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Blue Ox Family Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/288074001) | [Kristof Nijs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608072573) |

## What reviewers say

### Woven Words

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woven-words/id1318581239)

This unique word puzzle game challenges you to fill blank tiles in a grid so that every row and column spells a complete word. With hundreds of puzzles available, it offers a fun way to exercise your brain and improve your vocabulary.

**Highlights:** Fill blank tiles to form words, Words read across and down, Varied grid shapes and sizes, Hundreds of puzzles available, VoiceOver accessibility

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oak - 24 Puzzles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cedar - 24 Puzzles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maple - 24 Puzzles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cypress - 24 Puzzles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sycamore - 24 Puzzles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Birch - 24 Puzzles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Willow - 24 Puzzles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mercury - 24 Puzzles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Access Pass | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Calming brain exercise
- 👍 Great game
- 🤔 Playing with words
- 🎮 Fun, challenging, and entertaining
- 🧠 Challenging and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Small amount of free content disappointing
- 🔑 Keyboard issues (bouncy, not QWERTY layout)
- 💰 Expensive after free content
- 💰 Not free, must pay to play
- 💰 No free daily puzzles after initial content

**Reported bugs**

- Errors in puzzle solutions
- Incorrect responses to correct letters

**Requested features**

- Free daily puzzle
- Ability to earn/unlock new puzzles without paying
- Explanation of scoring and hints
- Option to change keyboard layout
- Ability to check board without revealing letters


### 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 Woven Words free?

Woven Words 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, Woven Words or SoundEcho?

Woven Words is rated higher. Woven Words averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while SoundEcho averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Woven Words or SoundEcho have ads?

Neither Woven Words nor SoundEcho shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Woven Words or SoundEcho?

Woven Words ships an update every 4 months, and SoundEcho every 5 weeks. Most recently, Woven Words was updated on November 2, 2026 and SoundEcho on November 3, 2026.

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