# SoundEcho vs The Blind

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Blind at none against SoundEcho's 1. The Blind also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). SoundEcho's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SoundEcho sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Blind asks for nothing beyond the download.

SoundEcho ships an update every 5 weeks, The Blind every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SoundEcho | The Blind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundecho/id1639116371/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 7 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kristof Nijs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608072573) | [Uemit Sahin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818437211) |

## What reviewers say

### SoundEcho

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundecho/id1639116371)

A fun and accessible memory game using sound cues. Players match pairs of buttons that produce the same sound to clear the board. Supports multiple sound themes and player counts, with Game Center integration.

**Highlights:** Sound-based memory matching, VoiceOver accessibility, Animal and computer sound themes, Multiple difficulty levels (10, 15, 20 sounds), 2-4 player real-time multiplayer, Game Center integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchasing the app | $4.49 | one-time |


### The Blind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-blind/id6746771402)

A social deduction game where one player is "The Blind" and must guess a secret word based on hints from others. Players vote to identify who was unaware. Features two game modes for groups of 3-12.

**Highlights:** Two game modes: Word Spy & Question Chaos, Play on individual devices, Supports 3-12 players, Up to 4 "Blind" players, Over 20 categories and 2000 words, Quick to learn

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SoundEcho free?

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

### Is The Blind free?

The Blind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do SoundEcho or The Blind have ads?

The Blind shows ads; SoundEcho does not.

### Which is updated more often, SoundEcho or The Blind?

SoundEcho ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Blind every 9 days. Most recently, SoundEcho was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Blind on October 28, 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.*