# Echo vs Note Bubbles

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Echo at 100% against Note Bubbles's 75%. Echo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Note Bubbles's advantage is ratings volume (51 vs 1) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Echo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Note Bubbles has 51 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Echo's written reviews are positive against 75% of Note Bubbles's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Echo | Note Bubbles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-rhythm-memory-puzzles/id6477832538/reviews)** | [4.7 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-bubbles-a-music-game/id6753315568/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#95** |
| Size | 126 MB | 276 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Idan Yehuda Schechter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730752185) | [Ensemble Education](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746859300) |

## What reviewers say

### Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-rhythm-memory-puzzles/id6477832538)

A tactile rhythm game that combines sound, timing, and instinct. Listen to patterns, match sounds, and sharpen your rhythm skills through thousands of handcrafted levels. Progress by earning coins and mastering complex patterns in this engaging and responsive experience.

**Highlights:** Tactile rhythm gameplay, Thousands of handcrafted levels, Focus on sound and timing, Offline play supported, No login required, Haptic feedback emphasis

**In-app purchases:** none


### Note Bubbles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-bubbles-a-music-game/id6753315568)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Grossing · Music, #136 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

This game challenges you to listen to melodies and replicate them on a keyboard to pop bubbles. It's designed for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced musicians, offering a fun way to improve ear training and melody memory.

**Highlights:** Listen to musical sequences, Replicate melodies on a keyboard, Pop bubbles to clear the board, Evolving difficulty challenges, Unlock new worlds and sounds, Improve ear training and melody memory

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Echo free?

Echo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Note Bubbles free?

Note Bubbles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Echo or Note Bubbles?

Echo is rated higher. Echo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Note Bubbles averages 4.7 from 51 ratings.

### Do Echo or Note Bubbles have ads?

Both Echo and Note Bubbles show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Echo or Note Bubbles?

Echo ships an update every 10 days, and Note Bubbles every 10 days. Most recently, Echo was updated on September 11, 2026 and Note Bubbles on September 24, 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.*