# Space Wave Race vs SoundEcho

The clearest difference is price: SoundEcho at Free against Space Wave Race's $2.99. SoundEcho also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 92%). Space Wave Race's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

SoundEcho is free to download; Space Wave Race costs $2.99 up front. SoundEcho sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Space Wave Race asks for nothing beyond the download.

Space Wave Race holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Wave Race has 92 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of Space Wave Race'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.

Space Wave Race ships an update every 8 months, SoundEcho every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Wave Race | SoundEcho |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-wave-race/id1508525481/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundecho/id1639116371/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **92** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#173** | — |
| Size | 274 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rising Pixel](https://appshunter.io/developer/969944811) | [Kristof Nijs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608072573) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Wave Race

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-wave-race/id1508525481)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

Compete in an intergalactic championship race, flying through diverse cosmic environments. Engage in battles against enemies, unlock new spaceships, and master challenging game modes. Designed for accessibility, it offers an inclusive racing experience for all players.

**Highlights:** Intergalactic championship racing, Fly through diverse cosmic environments, Listen, move, and shoot mechanics, Unlockable spaceships, Multiple challenging game modes, Fully accessible design

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Space Wave Race free?

Space Wave Race costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SoundEcho free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Space Wave Race or SoundEcho?

Space Wave Race is rated higher. Space Wave Race averages 4.7 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while SoundEcho averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Space Wave Race or SoundEcho have ads?

Neither Space Wave Race nor SoundEcho shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Wave Race or SoundEcho?

Space Wave Race ships an update every 8 months, and SoundEcho every 5 weeks. Most recently, Space Wave Race was updated on October 18, 2026 and SoundEcho on September 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.*