# SameGame vs Echo Ways

The clearest difference is price: SameGame at Free against Echo Ways's $0.29. SameGame also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (48 vs 5). Echo Ways's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

SameGame is free to download; Echo Ways costs $0.29 up front. Echo Ways sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SameGame asks for nothing beyond the download.

Echo Ways holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SameGame has 48 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of SameGame's written reviews are positive against 50% of Echo Ways's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SameGame ships an update every 8 months, Echo Ways monthly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SameGame | Echo Ways |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.29 |
| Rating | [4.3 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samegame/id286133546/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-ways/id6477745183/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **54.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 8 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steven Troughton-Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/286133549) | [hyon Kang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802110888) |

## What reviewers say

### SameGame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samegame/id286133546)

Clear large areas of same-colored gems to achieve the highest score. Progress through increasingly challenging levels in this classic puzzle game. Customize your experience with ambient music or play with shapes instead of colors.

**Highlights:** Clear same-colored gems, Achieve high scores, Progress through levels, Ambient background music, Play with shapes

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 SameGame free?

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

### Is Echo Ways free?

Echo Ways costs $0.29, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SameGame or Echo Ways?

Echo Ways is rated higher. SameGame averages 4.3 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Echo Ways averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do SameGame or Echo Ways have ads?

Neither SameGame nor Echo Ways shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SameGame or Echo Ways?

SameGame ships an update every 8 months, and Echo Ways monthly. Most recently, SameGame was updated on October 27, 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.*