Comparison

Echoes vs DeadCase

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

Head to head
About

Echoes

Engage in a real-time murder mystery through your phone. Investigate a disappearance by interacting with characters via chat, calls, and video, making choices that shape the narrative. Uncover clues through news feeds and an investigation board.

Highlights
  • Real-time chat and messaging gameplay
  • Branching narrative based on player choices
  • Investigative tools like a digital board
  • Live news feed integration
  • Multi-language support
  • Audio and video call sequences
Features
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A stranger adds you to a group chat by mistake. Or was it a mistake? Echoes is an interactive murder-mystery thriller where you're pulled into a crime through your phone. Set in India, the story unfolds through group chats, private messages, phone calls, and video calls — all happening in real time on your screen. Aarav, a film student, has vanished. His closest friends are desperate for answers, and somehow your number ended up in their group. Now you're caught between suspects who all have something to hide. PLAY DETECTIVE FROM YOUR PHONE Investigate the disappearance through realistic chat conversations. Read between the lines, question suspects, and piece together what happened to Aarav. EVERY CHOICE MATTERS Your decisions shape relationships with each character. Build trust or raise suspicion. The story branches based on what you say, who you believe, and what you reveal. FOLLOW THE NEWS A local news feed runs alongside the case. Jump into live comment threads, spar with journalist Priya Nair, and dig up sidestories and clues the official story leaves out. NOW IN 6 LANGUAGES Play in English, Português (Brasil), Français, Español, Deutsch, or Italiano — full dialogue, not just menus, reviewed line by line by native speakers. IMMERSIVE FEATURES - Live audio and video call sequences that put you in the moment - Subtitles on video calls, with a CC toggle you control - A digital investigation board to connect evidence and track leads - Voice clone technology that puts YOUR voice into the story - Atmospheric soundtrack and cinematic storytelling DESIGNED TO FEEL REAL Every notification, every typing indicator, every read receipt — Echoes blurs the line between game and reality. The characters feel alive because they respond to you, not at you. Episodes 1 through 6 are available now. New episodes coming soon. Download Echoes. Read the messages. Trust no one.

About

DeadCase

Engage in a noir detective simulator where you interrogate suspects with AI-driven conversations and analyze crime scenes for clues. Utilize forensic tools and build your case on an interactive board to catch the culprit. Information has a price, so manage your investigation funds wisely.

Highlights
  • AI-powered real-time interrogation
  • Detailed interactive crime scene investigation
  • Forensic analysis (lab, fingerprints, digital)
  • Interactive Detective Board for case building
  • In-game currency for informants and files
Features
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"The city is falling to darkness. Justice is already sold. You are the only one left." Welcome to DeadCase, a groundbreaking noir detective simulator that redefines mobile storytelling. Powered by advanced Artificial Intelligence, this game ditches predictable multiple-choice dialogue. Instead, you face suspects with dynamic minds who react in real-time to the exact words you type. Immerse yourself in a gritty, mysterious world where you will push your investigative skills to the limit to catch the culprit. Are you ready to uncover the truth? CORE GAMEPLAY FEATURES: INTERROGATE WITH AI Question suspects and witnesses in real-time, deep AI conversations. Crack their fake alibis, expose inconsistencies, and relentlessly push for the truth. Every suspect has a compelling story—but trust no one. INVESTIGATE CRIME SCENES Examine highly detailed, atmospheric locations with interactive hotspots. Discover hidden clues and concealed evidence that regular investigators completely missed. Every single detail matters. One overlooked clue can change the entire outcome of the case. FORENSIC ANALYSIS Run deep forensic tests including lab analysis, fingerprint matching, and toxicology reports. Perform digital investigations: Decrypt secure phones, trace suspicious financial records, and recover deleted messages. Read the detailed medical reports to reveal exactly what the perpetrator tried to hide. BUILD YOUR CASE Organize your collected evidence, lab reports, and suspect profiles on your interactive Detective Board. Connect the clues, identify patterns, and build your ultimate theory. When you are absolutely ready—make the accusation and close the case. THE UNDERGROUND ECONOMY: DEADCOIN Information isn't free on these streets. Use your investigation funds (DeadCoins) strategically to compensate informants or unlock highly classified files. Every case will test your instincts. Every lie will challenge your intellect. Put on your badge, enter the bureau, and open your first dossier. The city needs answers, and time is running out. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-for-DeadCase-3854cc8f25ef80658a3cde0c7afdfc08

Screenshots

Echoes4 screens
DeadCase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Echoes at 50% against DeadCase's 0%. Echoes also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and ads (none vs shown). DeadCase's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Echoes sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and DeadCase sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Echoes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Echoes's written reviews are positive against 0% of DeadCase's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Echoes versus DeadCase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEchoesDeadCase
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size285 MB204 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAnubhav SahuSamet KILIC

Customer experience

Echoes

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

DeadCase

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Echoes

One-time5
  • Voice Re-record$1.99
  • Media and Premium choices Pack$2.99
  • Voice Pack$2.99
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  • AI Chat Access$2.99
  • Premium Pass$6.99
5 purchases

DeadCase

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Annual Pemium$24.991 Year
One-time3
  • 500 DC$2.99
  • 1500 DC$6.99
  • 5000 DC$14.99

Questions

Is Echoes free?
Echoes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DeadCase free?
DeadCase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Echoes or DeadCase?
Echoes is rated higher. Echoes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while DeadCase averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Echoes or DeadCase have ads?
DeadCase shows ads; Echoes does not.
Which is updated more often, Echoes or DeadCase?
Echoes ships an update monthly, and DeadCase monthly. Most recently, Echoes was updated on October 25, 2026 and DeadCase on October 24, 2026.

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