# Artifact vs Echo Ways

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Artifact | Echo Ways |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.29 |
| Rating | [4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artifact-3d-puzzle-lite/id1626615924/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-ways/id6477745183/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 596 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mikhail Bakunovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455006854) | [hyon Kang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802110888) |

## What reviewers say

### Artifact

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artifact-3d-puzzle-lite/id1626615924)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


### 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*