# Girls Echo vs Tidebound Vanguard

The clearest difference is rating: Girls Echo at 4.6 against Tidebound Vanguard's 3.0. Girls Echo also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 4) and chart position (#73 vs unranked). Tidebound Vanguard's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Girls Echo sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Tidebound Vanguard sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Girls Echo holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Girls Echo has 1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Girls Echo ships an update every 2 weeks, Tidebound Vanguard fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Girls Echo | Tidebound Vanguard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/girls-echo/id6797805969/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidebound-vanguard/id6801822191/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | — |
| Size | 768 MB | 652 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HOWLYO HONG KONG LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758661398) | [Ensoleille Business Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801822193) |

## What reviewers say

### Girls Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/girls-echo/id6797805969)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #146 Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an epic adventure where two worlds collide. Assemble a team of powerful Goddesses, strategize for battles, and deepen your bonds with them to unlock their full potential and rewrite destiny. Explore unique character encounters and discover exclusive story endings.

**Highlights:** Beautifully animated Goddesses, Strategic team building, Offline progression, Deep character bonding, Unique story encounters, Unlockable story endings

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack11 | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack12 | $2.99 | one-time |
| pack3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| pack5 | $5.99 | one-time |
| pack6 | $9.99 | one-time |
| pack6 | $14.99 | one-time |
| pack7 | $19.99 | one-time |
| pack8 | $29.99 | one-time |
| pack9 | $49.99 | one-time |
| pack10 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Tidebound Vanguard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidebound-vanguard/id6801822191)

Command a ship across stormy seas, navigating uncharted territories and facing challenges. Discover hidden treasures and compete against rivals in this immersive ocean adventure. Enjoy exciting, sea-themed gameplay with opportunities for glory and bounties.

**Highlights:** Command a ship, Navigate stormy oceans, Chart uncharted territories, Face thrilling challenges, Uncover hidden treasures, Compete against rivals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gift Pack 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 09 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 11 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 12 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 13 | $44.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 14 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 15 | $64.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 16 | $69.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 17 | $84.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 18 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Girls Echo free?

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

### Is Tidebound Vanguard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Girls Echo or Tidebound Vanguard?

Girls Echo is rated higher. Girls Echo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Tidebound Vanguard averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Girls Echo or Tidebound Vanguard have ads?

Girls Echo shows ads; Tidebound Vanguard does not.

### Which is updated more often, Girls Echo or Tidebound Vanguard?

Girls Echo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tidebound Vanguard fortnightly. Most recently, Girls Echo was updated on October 31, 2026 and Tidebound Vanguard on October 31, 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.*