# SIMULACRA 2 vs Echoes

The clearest difference is price: Echoes at Free against SIMULACRA 2's $4.99. SIMULACRA 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (1K vs 5). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Echoes is free to download; SIMULACRA 2 costs $4.99 up front. Echoes sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. SIMULACRA 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for SIMULACRA 2 against 4.8 for Echoes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SIMULACRA 2 has 1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of SIMULACRA 2's written reviews are positive against 50% of Echoes's.

SIMULACRA 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Echoes monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SIMULACRA 2 | Echoes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simulacra-2/id1471257532/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echoes-interactive-thriller/id6760790952/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **67.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#146** | — |
| Size | 2.3 GB | 285 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [KAIGAN GAMES OUe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252035453) | [Anubhav Sahu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886257546) |

## What reviewers say

### SIMULACRA 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simulacra-2/id1471257532)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Investigate a mysterious death by exploring a simulated phone, uncovering deleted files, and piecing together clues. Unravel the truth behind an influencer's demise and solve the case before it's too late.

**Highlights:** Simulated phone investigation, Restore deleted files with AI, Non-linear narrative, Live-action cast, Original soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging story
- 🎨 Impressive visuals
- 🕵️‍♂️ Immersive gameplay
- 🕹️ Multiple endings
- 🔍 Detailed investigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Timed choices too short
- 🔇 Audio issues (freezing, background noise)
- 🔍 Progression blockers
- 🤖 Uneven acting quality

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing after cutscenes
- Inability to progress past certain points
- Saved progress not loading correctly
- Conversations and interactions getting stuck
- Audio/video playback issues

**Requested features**

- Full screen and controller support
- In-game note taking
- Ability to skip cutscenes on replays
- Checkpoint/level select feature


### Echoes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echoes-interactive-thriller/id6760790952)

Engage in a real-time murder mystery through your phone. Investigate a disappearance by interacting with characters via chat, calls, and video, making choices that shape the narrative. Uncover clues through news feeds and an investigation board.

**Highlights:** Real-time chat and messaging gameplay, Branching narrative based on player choices, Investigative tools like a digital board, Live news feed integration, Multi-language support, Audio and video call sequences

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Media and Premium choices Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Voice Re-record | $1.99 | one-time |
| Voice Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| AI Chat Access | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SIMULACRA 2 free?

SIMULACRA 2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Echoes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SIMULACRA 2 or Echoes?

Echoes is rated higher. SIMULACRA 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Echoes averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do SIMULACRA 2 or Echoes have ads?

Neither SIMULACRA 2 nor Echoes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SIMULACRA 2 or Echoes?

SIMULACRA 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Echoes monthly. Most recently, SIMULACRA 2 was updated on October 25, 2026 and Echoes on October 25, 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.*