# Karateka Classic vs SoundEcho

The clearest difference is price: SoundEcho at Free against Karateka Classic's $0.99. SoundEcho also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 46 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Karateka Classic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (88 vs 3). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

SoundEcho is free to download; Karateka Classic costs $0.99 up front. SoundEcho sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Karateka Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Karateka Classic against 4.3 for SoundEcho. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Karateka Classic has 88 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Karateka Classic's written reviews are positive against 100% of SoundEcho's.

Karateka Classic ships an update every 46 months, SoundEcho every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Karateka Classic | SoundEcho |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karateka-classic/id636777828/reviews) | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundecho/id1639116371/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 79.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 46 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#113** | — |
| Size | 13 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [DotEmu](https://appshunter.io/developer/329185054) | [Kristof Nijs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608072573) |

## What reviewers say

### Karateka Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karateka-classic/id636777828)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

Experience a classic side-scrolling martial arts adventure from 1984. Fight as a lone hero to rescue a princess from an evil warlord, overcoming relentless guards and a challenging hawk. Relive the original charm or discover this iconic game for the first time.

**Highlights:** Side-scrolling combat, Classic 1984 gameplay, Save the princess quest, Challenging enemy AI, Original Apple II experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Faithful recreation of the classic Apple II game
- 🎮 Responsive and intuitive controls
- 🕹️ Authentic retro feel with monochrome display options
- 💰 Affordable price point

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔍 Lack of visual updates or modern enhancements
- 🕹️ Difficulty may be too high for some new players

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen or missing graphics on certain devices
- Rewind function not working as expected
- Sound issues or loss of audio

**Requested features**

- Support for external keyboards and controllers
- Leaderboards and competitive features
- Difficulty options or accessibility settings


### 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 Karateka Classic free?

Karateka Classic costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SoundEcho free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Karateka Classic or SoundEcho?

SoundEcho is rated higher. Karateka Classic averages 4.3 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while SoundEcho averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Karateka Classic or SoundEcho have ads?

Neither Karateka Classic nor SoundEcho shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Karateka Classic or SoundEcho?

Karateka Classic ships an update every 46 months, and SoundEcho every 5 weeks. Most recently, Karateka Classic was updated on November 1, 2026 and SoundEcho on November 3, 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.*