# Q vs Echodots

The clearest difference is update cadence: Echodots at every 2 days against Q's every 3 weeks. Q's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 11) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Q sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year and Echodots sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Q holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Q has 2.5K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Q's written reviews are positive against 71% of Echodots's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Q ships an update every 3 weeks, Echodots every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Q | Echodots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q-less-crossword-solitaire/id1636707655/reviews)** | [4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echodots-daily-pattern-game/id6476985985/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grand Isle Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636707657) | [rakTech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506245082) |

## What reviewers say

### Q

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q-less-crossword-solitaire/id1636707655)

This word puzzle game challenges players to connect letters on dice to form words, similar to a crossword. It tests vocabulary, word-finding, and pattern recognition skills with addictive gameplay and engaging graphics.

**Highlights:** Endless word-finding possibilities with 12 dice, Simple and intuitive gameplay, Addictive pattern recognition and strategic challenges, Stunning dice animation and immersive graphics, Relaxing and engaging sound effects, Track game progress and scores

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Play Unlimited | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Unique and challenging concept
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Seamless app experience
- 👍 Satisfying brain-teasing gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔒 Limited free play options
- 💡 Lack of social/multiplayer features
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 💡 Need for more vowels in rolls

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing or crashing
- Issues with resuming previous games
- Incorrect 'one game per day' restrictions
- Tile movement and placement problems
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to continue games later in the day
- Option to share puzzle rolls with friends
- Inclusion of a timer or challenge mode
- Improved letter distribution for more solvable puzzles
- Landscape mode support for tablets


### Echodots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echodots-daily-pattern-game/id6476985985)

This daily pattern game challenges you to memorize and repeat a 5-digit sequence within five attempts. Track your progress, compete with friends, and enjoy a visually engaging and customizable memory exercise.

**Highlights:** Daily 5-digit sequence challenges, Pattern recognition gameplay, Streak tracking and leaderboards, Shareable gameplay summaries, Customizable game board and audio cues, Adjustable sequence play speed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Echo 3 Pack | $0.49 | one-time |
| Echo 10 Pack | $1.49 | one-time |
| Echo 20 Pack | $2.49 | one-time |
| Echodots+ | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Q free?

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

### Is Echodots free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Q or Echodots?

Q is rated higher. Q averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Echodots averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do Q or Echodots have ads?

Neither Q nor Echodots shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Q or Echodots?

Q ships an update every 3 weeks, and Echodots every 2 days. Most recently, Q was updated on October 27, 2026 and Echodots on October 24, 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.*