# Blindfold Bobsled vs Sonar Islands

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sonar Islands at 60% against Blindfold Bobsled's 0%. Sonar Islands also leads on rating (3.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (83 vs 6). Blindfold Bobsled's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blindfold Bobsled sells 5 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.

Sonar Islands holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonar Islands has 83 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Blindfold Bobsled's written reviews are positive against 60% of Sonar Islands's.

Blindfold Bobsled ships an update fortnightly, Sonar Islands every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blindfold Bobsled | Sonar Islands |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindfold-bobsled/id1440043122/reviews) | **[3.5 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonar-islands/id1554817644/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **83** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **60.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 17 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 Bobsled

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindfold-bobsled/id1440043122)

An audio-based game where players steer a bobsled down an ice track using sound cues. It offers practice modes and various upgradeable game types for an accessible entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Audio-based gameplay, Steer a bobsled, Practice and timed games, Adjustable difficulty, High score posting, Snowball power-up

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Short Games | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snowball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Endless Game | $1.99 | one-time |
| Long Games | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle | $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 Bobsled free?

Blindfold Bobsled 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 Bobsled or Sonar Islands?

Sonar Islands is rated higher. Blindfold Bobsled averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Sonar Islands averages 3.5 from 83 ratings.

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

Neither Blindfold Bobsled nor Sonar Islands shows ads.

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

Blindfold Bobsled ships an update fortnightly, and Sonar Islands every 2 months. Most recently, Blindfold Bobsled was updated on October 22, 2026 and Sonar Islands on October 22, 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.*