# Dead Already vs SoundEcho

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SoundEcho at 100% against Dead Already's 55%. SoundEcho also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Dead Already's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dead Already sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SoundEcho sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SoundEcho holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Dead Already's written reviews are positive against 100% of SoundEcho's.

Dead Already ships an update every 7 months, SoundEcho every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dead Already | SoundEcho |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-already/id482432862/reviews) | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundecho/id1639116371/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hosted Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482415564) | [Kristof Nijs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608072573) |

## What reviewers say

### Dead Already

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-already/id482432862)

Engage in a text-based murder mystery where the killer is randomized each playthrough. Make choices to uncover clues and solve the crime in this challenging game.

**Highlights:** Text-based murder mystery, ChoiceScript multiple-choice format, Randomly selected murderer, Short gameplay sessions, Challenging puzzles

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertising | $4.99 | one-time |


### 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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dead Already free?

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

### Is SoundEcho free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dead Already or SoundEcho?

SoundEcho is rated higher. Dead Already averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SoundEcho averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Dead Already or SoundEcho have ads?

Dead Already shows ads; SoundEcho does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dead Already or SoundEcho?

Dead Already ships an update every 7 months, and SoundEcho every 5 weeks. Most recently, Dead Already was updated on September 19, 2026 and SoundEcho on August 16, 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.*