# Echodots vs BlockSwipe Puzzle

The clearest difference is ads: Echodots at none against BlockSwipe Puzzle's shown. Echodots also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). BlockSwipe Puzzle's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 71%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Echodots sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and BlockSwipe Puzzle sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Echodots against 4.5 for BlockSwipe Puzzle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Echodots has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Echodots's written reviews are positive against 100% of BlockSwipe Puzzle's.

Echodots ships an update every 2 days, BlockSwipe Puzzle every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Echodots | BlockSwipe Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echodots-daily-pattern-game/id6476985985/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockswipe-puzzle-match-game/id6670795004/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [rakTech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506245082) | [INNCODER AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535690036) |

## What reviewers say

### Echodots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echodots-daily-pattern-game/id6476985985)

This daily pattern game challenges you to memorize and repeat a 5-digit sequence within five attempts. Track your progress, compete with friends, and enjoy a visually engaging and customizable memory exercise.

**Highlights:** Daily 5-digit sequence challenges, Pattern recognition gameplay, Streak tracking and leaderboards, Shareable gameplay summaries, Customizable game board and audio cues, Adjustable sequence play speed

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Echo 3 Pack | $0.49 | one-time |
| Echo 10 Pack | $1.49 | one-time |
| Echo 20 Pack | $2.49 | one-time |
| Echodots+ | $7.99 | one-time |


### BlockSwipe Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockswipe-puzzle-match-game/id6670795004)

A fresh take on block puzzle games, this app features a unique swipe mechanic for placing blocks on a 9x9 grid. Fill rows or columns to break blocks, score points, and aim for a high score in an endless mode with increasing challenge.

**Highlights:** Swipe to place blocks, Fill rows/columns to break blocks, Endless mode with increasing challenge, Strategic power-ups, Rewarded second chances, Clean, minimalist design

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Shuffles | $0.39 | one-time |
| 5 Hints | $0.39 | one-time |
| 100 Stars | $0.49 | one-time |
| Power-up Package | $0.79 | one-time |
| 500 Stars | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Stars | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Stars | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Echodots free?

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

### Is BlockSwipe Puzzle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Echodots or BlockSwipe Puzzle?

BlockSwipe Puzzle is rated higher. Echodots averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while BlockSwipe Puzzle averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Echodots or BlockSwipe Puzzle have ads?

BlockSwipe Puzzle shows ads; Echodots does not.

### Which is updated more often, Echodots or BlockSwipe Puzzle?

Echodots ships an update every 2 days, and BlockSwipe Puzzle every 9 days. Most recently, Echodots was updated on October 24, 2026 and BlockSwipe Puzzle on October 26, 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.*