Comparison

Ravensburger echoes vs Tactrix

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ravensburger echoes

Scan cards to reveal audio clues and solve immersive mysteries. This companion app enhances a collaborative audio game by providing sound clues and verifying solutions. Put the cards in the correct order to crack the case.

Highlights
  • Scan cards to reveal audio clues
  • Listen to sound clues
  • Solve audio mysteries
  • Collaborative gameplay
  • Check solution order
  • Manual code entry for card recognition
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Scan the cards, listen to the clues, and solve the mystery! The companion app for use with the echoes games by Ravensburger. echoes is an immersive and collaborative audio mystery game. Use the app to listen to the sound clues associated with each card, then check your solution to see if you’ve put the cards in the right order. Can you solve the mystery? IMPORTANT: If you have problems recognizing a card with the camera on your smart device, please use the manual code function. To do this, tap the keyboard icon in the top right of the camera video and enter the code from the back of the corresponding card.

About

Tactrix

Features
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Tactrix – The block puzzle that feels like flow. Drag shapes onto a 9×9 grid, complete rows and columns, and watch lines vanish in a burst of satisfying effects. Tactrix blends meditative calm with strategic depth – no time pressure, no stress. Just you, the shapes, and your next move. EASY TO LEARN. HARD TO MASTER. 18 unique, nature-inspired shapes – from tiny Seeds to sprawling Gardens – demand smart, tactical placement. A ghost preview shows you exactly where each piece lands. Pulsing highlights reveal which lines you're about to clear before you even let go. Release – and enjoy the payoff. COMBOS THAT ACTUALLY FEEL AMAZING. When a row and column fall at the same time, your combo counter explodes. Up to 3× multiplier, tiered celebration effects, and a sound design that celebrates every clear – from a clean Single to the legendary Quad-Clear. As your run level climbs, your bonus grows and the arena shifts around you. KEEP COMING BACK – EVERY DAY. - Daily & weekly missions with XP rewards - Run-level progression with milestones and unlocks - Stacked bonuses: Daily Streak × Run Level = maximum score - Personal best tracking with a celebration on every new record - Auto-save – your progress is always there when you return A GAME THAT LOOKS LIKE IT FEELS. The "Forest Bloom" palette – Rose, Violet, Sky, Moss, Amber, and Coral – creates an atmosphere that is both calming and alive. Fluid animations and rich haptic feedback make every move feel like a small moment worth savoring. Tactrix is free to play. Occasional ads appear between run-level transitions and after a game ends – never during active gameplay. Make your first move. You won't want to stop.

Screenshots

Ravensburger echoes4 screens
Tactrix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tactrix at every 2 months against Ravensburger echoes's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ravensburger echoes ships an update every 6 months, Tactrix every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Ravensburger echoes versus Tactrix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRavensburger echoesTactrix
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB34 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRavensburger Verlag GmbHDennis Westermann

Bugs and requests

Ravensburger echoes

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes frequently, especially on iPhone 15 Pro models
  • Audio not playing on iPhone 13, iPhone 8, and other models despite correct settings
  • Silent mode causes audio to not play (unintuitive behavior)
  • Game progress lost when app crashes mid-gameplay
  • Camera scanning fails to recognize cards in certain lighting conditions
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  • App hangs or freezes during epilogue playback
  • Bluetooth speaker disconnection when launching app
  • Statistics disappear if home button accidentally pressed after epilogue
  • Game freezes when selecting solve mode with camera
  • Compatibility issues with accessibility features (screen reader)

Requested features

9 requests
  • Automatic save/checkpoint system after solving each chapter
  • Statistics history and progress tracking across sessions
  • Ability to toggle background music and UI sound effects
  • Visual indicator showing which scenarios have been completed
  • Closed captioning for accessibility
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  • Multiple story modes per card deck for increased replayability
  • Clearer in-app notification about silent mode requirement
  • Ability to replay completed games
  • Time tracking and performance metrics display

Tactrix

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ravensburger echoes

No in-app purchases

None

Tactrix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ravensburger echoes free?
Ravensburger echoes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tactrix free?
Tactrix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ravensburger echoes or Tactrix have ads?
Neither Ravensburger echoes nor Tactrix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ravensburger echoes or Tactrix?
Ravensburger echoes ships an update every 6 months, and Tactrix every 2 months. Most recently, Ravensburger echoes was updated on October 30, 2026 and Tactrix on October 28, 2026.

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