Comparison

Roia vs Sonority mobile

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

Head to head
About

Roia

Guide a river's flow from its source to the sea by shaping the terrain. Explore diverse landscapes with a bird companion, experiencing the serenity of nature through innovative gameplay and unique visuals.

Highlights
  • Sculpt terrain to guide water flow
  • Explore handcrafted landscapes
  • Innovative game mechanics
  • Minimalistic graphics
  • Original composed music
Features
Currently charting
Read full description

Embark on a marvelous adventure as you follow a river from its humble beginnings to the vastness of the sea in Roia. Sculpt the terrain according to your imagination, guiding the water's descent. Along the way, a bird will be your companion, leading you through rugged mountains, dark forests, and sun-drenched meadows. Step into Roia's world and be enveloped by the unmatched serenity of nature, where every moment is a profound journey into the depths of wonder and discovery. Features: - Innovative new game mechanics - Handcrafted landscapes - Many different exciting, challenging and diverse obstacles - Striking, unique, minimalistic graphics - Beautiful music that was specifically composed for Roia www.roiagame.com

About

Sonority mobile

Embark on a puzzle adventure as Esther, exploring a world where music is magic. Solve intricate puzzles by arranging notes and melodies to overcome obstacles and uncover a touching story. No musical knowledge is required to enjoy this unique experience.

Highlights
  • Unique melody-based puzzle mechanic
  • Touching story with memorable characters
  • Lovingly designed 3D game world
  • Atmospheric soundtrack
  • Collect new notes and instruments
Features
Currently charting
Read full description

Sonority is an innovative puzzle adventure set in a lovingly designed, fascinating world. Play as Esther and discover the rockery, a place full of music and unique puzzle mechanics. A unique puzzle mechanic using melodies In Sonority the players explore a lost world in which music is magic and with whose help you can progress through the game. The puzzles are solved by the correct arrangement of notes. The solution is deduced acoustically or using symbols. No previous musical knowledge necessary. Story The player takes on the role of young Esther, who sets out on a journey to help a friend. Equipped with her pan flute, she reaches the mysterious rockery. But soon her path is blocked and she must use the power of music to overcome the obstacles. Not always an easy task. In a world lapsed into silence, Esther rediscovers lost songs and mossy works of art. Naturally aided by singing stones and a talking raccoon. Yet there seems to be no trace of the legendary preceptors of music. The further you get, the trickier the game becomes. Collect new notes and instruments to overcome even the most difficult puzzles of the preceptors. Features • Interesting new puzzle mechanic based on melodies. (Simple note sequences develop into small melodies and then into complex pieces of music.) • A touching story about Esther and an old, oddball raccoon and his singing stone friends. • A lovingly designed, cohesive 3D game world with varied locations. • Atmospheric, extensive soundtrack with English and German versions of original songs.

Screenshots

Roia4 screens
Sonority mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Roia at 59% against Sonority mobile's 17%. Roia also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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

Roia costs $2.99 and Sonority mobile $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roia ships an update every 10 days, Sonority mobile every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Roia versus Sonority mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoiaSonority mobile
Price$2.99 — better$3.99
Rating3.5 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.0% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#194#97 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size213 MB557 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTobias SturnApplication Systems Heidelberg Software GmbH

Customer experience

Roia

All ratings24 ratings
Positive54.2%
Neutral16.7%
Negative29.2%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive59.0%
Neutral25.6%
Negative15.4%

Sonority mobile

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Roia

No in-app purchases

None

Sonority mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Roia free?
Roia costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sonority mobile free?
Sonority mobile costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Roia or Sonority mobile have ads?
Neither Roia nor Sonority mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Roia or Sonority mobile?
Roia ships an update every 10 days, and Sonority mobile every 3 months. Most recently, Roia was updated on September 21, 2026 and Sonority mobile on September 16, 2026.
Which is more popular, Roia or Sonority mobile?
Roia currently peaks at #194 in the App Store charts, and Sonority mobile at #97. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

Other comparisons