# Pachoink! vs Echo Ways

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pachoink! at 93% against Echo Ways's 50%. Pachoink! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (25 vs 5). Echo Ways's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Pachoink! costs $1.99 and Echo Ways $0.29 up front. Echo Ways sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Pachoink! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Echo Ways holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pachoink! has 25 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of Pachoink!'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Echo Ways's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pachoink! ships an update every 9 months, Echo Ways monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pachoink! | Echo Ways |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.29** |
| Rating | [4.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pachoink/id1488272669/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-ways/id6477745183/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **93.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 75 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [A To Play Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1183313835) | [hyon Kang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802110888) |

## What reviewers say

### Pachoink!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pachoink/id1488272669)

Bounce and smash targets on dynamic game boards using intuitive one-touch controls. Master precision, timing, and brute force across over 60 skill-based levels. Enjoy two game modes and a variety of board hazards for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Intuitive one-touch controls, Single game purchase with free updates, Campaign and Endless game modes, Multiple board hazards, 60+ skill-based levels, No Ads / IAPs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Echo Ways

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-ways/id6477745183)

Embark on an enchanting journey through intricate puzzles. Swipe to guide charming objects across unique, handcrafted levels designed to captivate and challenge your problem-solving skills. Enjoy dynamic and progressive gameplay with offline support.

**Highlights:** Offline support, No ads, Dynamic gameplay, Unique handcrafted levels, Progressive gameplay, Challenging puzzles

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack I | $0.49 | one-time |
| Pack II | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack III | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pachoink! free?

Pachoink! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Echo Ways free?

Echo Ways costs $0.29, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pachoink! or Echo Ways?

Echo Ways is rated higher. Pachoink! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Echo Ways averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Pachoink! or Echo Ways have ads?

Neither Pachoink! nor Echo Ways shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pachoink! or Echo Ways?

Pachoink! ships an update every 9 months, and Echo Ways monthly. Most recently, Pachoink! was updated on August 24, 2026 and Echo Ways on September 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.*