# ZOOKEEPER DX vs Echo Ways

The clearest difference is rating: Echo Ways at 5.0 against ZOOKEEPER DX's 3.7. Echo Ways also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). ZOOKEEPER DX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (43 vs 5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

ZOOKEEPER DX costs $0.99 and Echo Ways $0.29 up front. Echo Ways sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ZOOKEEPER DX asks for nothing beyond the download.

Echo Ways holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZOOKEEPER DX has 43 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of ZOOKEEPER DX'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.

ZOOKEEPER DX ships an update every 3 months, Echo Ways monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZOOKEEPER DX | Echo Ways |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **$0.29** |
| Rating | [3.7 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zookeeper-dx/id433596395/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-ways/id6477745183/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **60.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 206 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KITERETSU INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/400412887) | [hyon Kang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802110888) |

## What reviewers say

### ZOOKEEPER DX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zookeeper-dx/id433596395)

Engage in a classic match-three puzzle game where you swap adjacent panels to line up three or more of the same color. Clear levels by catching a quota of animals, with multiple modes offering different challenges and scoring opportunities.

**Highlights:** Swap adjacent panels, Match three or more animals, Catch animals to clear levels, Normal Mode, Tokoton Mode (unlimited time), Score Attack Mode (3-minute challenge), Online multiplayer

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Cute and charming visuals
- 👍 Great for passing time
- 👍 Nostalgic for DS players
- 🚀 Smooth performance on newer devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues on older devices
- 🐛 Choppy animations and frame rate
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Difficulty ramps up too quickly
- 🐛 Partial screen cutoff on iPhone

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch for some users
- Leaderboards show impossible high scores
- Pause function can be exploited
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Add quest mode from DS version
- Include time attack and other game modes
- Allow disabling timer for casual play
- Implement local high scores with names
- Add colorblind accessibility options


### 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 ZOOKEEPER DX free?

ZOOKEEPER DX costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Echo Ways free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ZOOKEEPER DX or Echo Ways?

Echo Ways is rated higher. ZOOKEEPER DX averages 3.7 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Echo Ways averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do ZOOKEEPER DX or Echo Ways have ads?

Neither ZOOKEEPER DX nor Echo Ways shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ZOOKEEPER DX or Echo Ways?

ZOOKEEPER DX ships an update every 3 months, and Echo Ways monthly. Most recently, ZOOKEEPER DX was updated on October 14, 2026 and Echo Ways on October 4, 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.*