Comparison

Artifact vs Echo Ways

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

Head to head
About

Artifact

Assemble fragmented ancient artworks in this unique 3D puzzle game. Explore and reconstruct relics from various cultures with intuitive controls and stunning visuals. Adjust difficulty and enjoy a relaxing, mentally stimulating experience.

Highlights
  • Assemble broken 3D artifacts
  • Puzzles inspired by real masterpieces
  • Explore relics from different cultures
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Stunning 3D graphics and audio
Features
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Artifact is a unique 3D puzzle game where you assemble broken artworks from fragments. Dive into solving puzzles inspired by real masterpieces, meticulously modeled artifacts from various countries and cultures. Explore and assemble relics of the past, including Greek amphorae, Chinese vases, and Egyptian statues. You can even shatter them apart and start anew. Adjust the difficulty level to your preference. Artifact features stunning 3D graphics and audio that immerse you in the atmosphere of each culture. The game’s intuitive mechanics make it accessible for players of all ages. So relax, have fun, and sharpen your mind while uncovering historical treasures! How to play: - Move pieces by touching them - Rotate the puzzle by interacting with the base or background - Zoom in or out using a two-finger pinch - Shatter objects with a double-tap - Adjust the viewing angle by tilting your device Features: - 64 unique puzzles across 8 different themes - Original game idea with unique mechanics - Simple, intuitive controls - Gorgeous graphics and animations - Hard and easy modes - No annoying ads — just pure puzzle-solving fun!

About

Echo Ways

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
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Dive into the world of "Echo Ways," a puzzle game where swiping transforms into a delightful challenge. Find your paths through intricate puzzles, guiding charming objects on an enchanting journey. Immerse yourself in a collection of unique handcrafted levels, each designed to captivate and challenge your puzzle-solving skills. Features: - Offline support. - No ads. - Dynamic gameplay. - Unique Levels. - Progressive gameplay. - Challenging levels. - Many more.

Screenshots

Artifact4 screens
Echo Ways4 screens

Verdict

The call

Artifact and Echo Ways both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Artifact's written reviews are positive against 50% of Echo Ways's. Artifact also leads on price (Free vs $0.29). Echo Ways's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Artifact is free to download; Echo Ways costs $0.29 up front. Artifact sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Echo Ways sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Artifact against 5.0 for Echo Ways. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Artifact's written reviews are positive against 50% of Echo Ways's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Artifact ships an update every 5 months, Echo Ways monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Artifact versus Echo Ways: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArtifactEcho Ways
PriceFree — better$0.29
Rating4.9 (14 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size596 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMikhail Bakunovichhyon Kang

Customer experience

Artifact

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Echo Ways

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Artifact

One-time1
  • Unlock$4.99
3 purchases

Echo Ways

One-time3
  • Pack I$0.49
  • Pack II$0.99
  • Pack III$1.99

Questions

Is Artifact free?
Artifact is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Echo Ways free?
Echo Ways costs $0.29, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Artifact or Echo Ways?
Echo Ways is rated higher. Artifact averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Echo Ways averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Artifact or Echo Ways have ads?
Neither Artifact nor Echo Ways shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Artifact or Echo Ways?
Artifact ships an update every 5 months, and Echo Ways monthly. Most recently, Artifact was updated on October 24, 2026 and Echo Ways on October 27, 2026.

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