Comparison

Sonority mobile vs Hideaways Wonders

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sonority mobile

Embark on a puzzle adventure as Esther, exploring a world where music is magic. Solve intricate puzzles by arranging notes and melodies to overcome obstacles and uncover a touching story. No musical knowledge is required to enjoy this unique experience.

Highlights
  • Unique melody-based puzzle mechanic
  • Touching story with memorable characters
  • Lovingly designed 3D game world
  • Atmospheric soundtrack
  • Collect new notes and instruments
Features
Currently charting
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Sonority is an innovative puzzle adventure set in a lovingly designed, fascinating world. Play as Esther and discover the rockery, a place full of music and unique puzzle mechanics. A unique puzzle mechanic using melodies In Sonority the players explore a lost world in which music is magic and with whose help you can progress through the game. The puzzles are solved by the correct arrangement of notes. The solution is deduced acoustically or using symbols. No previous musical knowledge necessary. Story The player takes on the role of young Esther, who sets out on a journey to help a friend. Equipped with her pan flute, she reaches the mysterious rockery. But soon her path is blocked and she must use the power of music to overcome the obstacles. Not always an easy task. In a world lapsed into silence, Esther rediscovers lost songs and mossy works of art. Naturally aided by singing stones and a talking raccoon. Yet there seems to be no trace of the legendary preceptors of music. The further you get, the trickier the game becomes. Collect new notes and instruments to overcome even the most difficult puzzles of the preceptors. Features • Interesting new puzzle mechanic based on melodies. (Simple note sequences develop into small melodies and then into complex pieces of music.) • A touching story about Esther and an old, oddball raccoon and his singing stone friends. • A lovingly designed, cohesive 3D game world with varied locations. • Atmospheric, extensive soundtrack with English and German versions of original songs.

About

Hideaways Wonders

Embark on a journey to restore balance to a city of harmony and wisdom by solving over 100 spot-the-difference puzzles. Experience stunning visuals, inspiring music, and a unique blend of brain training, entertainment, and reflection.

Highlights
  • Over 100 spot-the-difference puzzles
  • Stunning 8K-rendered worlds
  • Inspiring soundtracks
  • Transformative chapters
  • Brain workout and entertainment
  • Meditation and reflection elements
Features
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Embark on an enlightening journey to save Equiloria, the city of harmony and wisdom, by restoring balance through over 100 meticulously crafted spot-the-difference wonders. With stunning 8K-rendered worlds, inspiring soundtracks, and transformative chapters, Hideaways presents a unique brain workout blended with entertainment, meditation, and reflection, where saving Equiloria is only one side of the quest.

Screenshots

Sonority mobile4 screens
Hideaways Wonders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hideaways Wonders at Free against Sonority mobile's $3.99. Hideaways Wonders also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 17%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Sonority mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Hideaways Wonders is free to download; Sonority mobile costs $3.99 up front. Hideaways Wonders sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Sonority mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sonority mobile ships an update every 3 months, Hideaways Wonders every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Sonority mobile versus Hideaways Wonders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonority mobileHideaways Wonders
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—4.7 (2.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews49.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#95#68 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size557 MB1.2 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplication Systems Heidelberg Software GmbHRoadRocks

Customer experience

Sonority mobile

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%

Hideaways Wonders

All ratings2,338 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive49.2%
Neutral14.6%
Negative36.2%

Bugs and requests

Sonority mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hideaways Wonders

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game progress lost after updates
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Saved progress not persisting between sessions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to mute background music
  • Ability to save progress and resume levels
  • More generous hint system
  • Improved visual feedback for user interactions

In-app purchases

None

Sonority mobile

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Hideaways Wonders

One-time7
  • Trickle(5 hints)$0.99
  • Breeze(10 hints)$1.99
  • Wonders Hint Duet$1.99
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  • Fount(20 hints)$2.99
  • Lucid Lens$2.99
  • Deluge(50 hints)$4.99
  • Grand W.$6.99

Questions

Is Sonority mobile free?
Sonority mobile costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hideaways Wonders free?
Hideaways Wonders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sonority mobile or Hideaways Wonders have ads?
Hideaways Wonders shows ads; Sonority mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, Sonority mobile or Hideaways Wonders?
Sonority mobile ships an update every 3 months, and Hideaways Wonders every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sonority mobile was updated on September 16, 2026 and Hideaways Wonders on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Sonority mobile or Hideaways Wonders?
Sonority mobile currently peaks at #95 in the App Store charts, and Hideaways Wonders at #68. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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