# Last Echo vs Z Route

The clearest difference is update cadence: Z Route at every 4 days against Last Echo's every 3 weeks. Z Route also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 28%) and chart position (#12 vs #99). Last Echo's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Last Echo sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Z Route sells 10 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 — 4.8 for Last Echo against 4.8 for Z Route. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.1K and 15K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Last Echo's written reviews are positive against 46% of Z Route's.

Last Echo ships an update every 3 weeks, Z Route every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Last Echo | Z Route |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/last-echo/id6756775576/reviews)** | [4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/z-route-redemption/id6762268182/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4.1K | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews | **46.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #99 | **#12** |
| Size | 961 MB | 1.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [9z Games(HK)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605575568) | [BUILDING-BLOCKS NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO.,LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1055231096) |

## What reviewers say

### Last Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/last-echo/id6756775576)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Grossing · Strategy, #109 Top Free · Strategy, #136 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

Rebuild a shattered kingdom by solving block-sliding puzzles and engaging in strategic combat. Command your forces with one hand, orchestrating chain reactions and assembling elite commanders to achieve victory. Expand your influence through kingdom growth and strategic alliances.

**Highlights:** Block-sliding puzzle combat, One-handed strategic command, Chain reaction mechanics, Kingdom expansion, Strategic pacts, Hundreds of scenarios

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Giftbag1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Giftbag2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Giftbag3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Giftbag4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Giftbag5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Giftbag6 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Giftbag7 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Giftbag8 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Giftbag9 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Giftbag10 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Z Route

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/z-route-redemption/id6762268182)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Free · Strategy, #18 Top Grossing · Strategy, #69 Top Grossing · Games, #84 Top Free · Games, #193 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Navigate a zombie-infested world, choosing your path and battling hordes with speed and strategy. Recruit allies, upgrade weapons, and make critical decisions to survive the apocalypse. Your choices determine redemption or doom.

**Highlights:** Zombie apocalypse survival, Strategic decision-making, Squad recruitment and management, Weapon upgrades, Fast-paced combat, Branching paths and choices

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack 7 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack 9 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack 10 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pack 13 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pack 15 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Last Echo free?

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

### Is Z Route free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Last Echo or Z Route?

Last Echo is rated higher. Last Echo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Z Route averages 4.8 from 15K ratings.

### Do Last Echo or Z Route have ads?

Neither Last Echo nor Z Route shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Last Echo or Z Route?

Last Echo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Z Route every 4 days. Most recently, Last Echo was updated on October 25, 2026 and Z Route on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Last Echo or Z Route?

Last Echo currently peaks at #99 in the App Store charts, and Z Route at #12. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*