OtoateSense vs The Daily Sphinx
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
OtoateSense
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"What's this sound?" Just listen to the sound that plays, and type your answer. A simple but surprisingly deep sound-guessing quiz. โผ How to play 1. Tap Start โ a random sound plays (up to 3 seconds) 2. Tap "Replay" to listen as many times as you like 3. Type your answer on one line and submit 4. After all questions, see your score and accuracy! โผ 30 varied sounds From animal calls, vehicles and instruments to nature and everyday sounds โ familiar yet surprisingly tricky. Set 3 to 10 questions per game, however you like. โผ Forgiving about how you answer "cat", "kitty", "meow"... the same sound can be called many ways. Synonyms, alternate readings, English and onomatopoeia are all accepted, so you can answer freely. โผ Build your own sound quiz Just hold the mic to record sounds around you (up to 3 seconds). Add several accepted answers to make your own original questions. Great for asking family and friends, "What's this sound?" You can edit answers or re-record anytime, and store up to 20 recordings. โผ Choose your mode - Play with the built-in sounds only - Play with your own recordings only - Mix both together Perfect for a quick brain teaser, testing your ear, or playing with family. Japanese / English supported โ switch anytime in Settings. โป Recordings are used only to create quiz questions and are never sent anywhere. โป No ads, no in-app purchases, no data collection. No network access โ fully offline.
The Daily Sphinx
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"Can you outsmart the Sphinx? The Daily Sphinx turns riddles into a quick, satisfying daily ritual. Solve one carefully written puzzle each day, explore a 365-riddle launch journey, and enjoy the โahaโ moment with a clear explanation after every answer. FAIR RIDDLES, CLEAR ANSWERS Every puzzle has one useful hint and an explanation that connects the clues to the answer. No unexplained trick answers and no repeated riddles hidden behind artificial limits. PLAY YOUR WAY - Today: one calm daily riddle with no timer - Journey: themed chapters that grow from easy to legendary - Daily Duel: the same five riddles for every player, ranked through Game Center - Rush 60: an optional speed challenge for competitive sessions - Zen: practice without scores, pressure, or streak risk PROGRESS WITHOUT PUNISHMENT Build a streak, master difficulty levels, unlock achievements, and review solved riddles. Wrong answers teach rather than shame. Core play is never blocked by lives or energy. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account is required. Progress stays on your iPhone. The proposed release has no ads, tracking, third-party analytics, or custom server account. ACCESSIBLE ON IPHONE Supports VoiceOver, Voice Control, Larger Text, Dark Interface, sufficient contrast, Reduce Motion, and non-color-only feedback. Game Center is optional and used for leaderboards and achievements. An optional one-time Sphinx Pro purchase adds cosmetic themes and advanced local statistics without providing a competitive advantage."
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OtoateSense at none against The Daily Sphinx's 1. OtoateSense also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. The Daily Sphinx sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OtoateSense asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | OtoateSense | The Daily Sphinx |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | seiji honda | Gal Itach |
In-app purchases
OtoateSense
No in-app purchases
The Daily Sphinx
- Sphinx Pro Lifetime$3.99
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