# Switchback vs Echo Step

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Echo Step at none against Switchback's 6. Echo Step also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Switchback sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Echo Step asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Switchback | Echo Step |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchback-a-cozy-hiking-game/id6799833310/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **14** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 143 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Swank Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875759549) | [JOO HYUN SUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438003962) |

## What reviewers say

### Switchback

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchback-a-cozy-hiking-game/id6799833310)

Design and manage your own miniature wilderness park by creating trails, campgrounds, and activities. Guide hikers to scenic viewpoints and discover wildlife and surprises as your park grows. Enjoy a peaceful experience at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Build and design trail systems, Design and build campgrounds, Manage a growing tiny park, Guide hikers to viewpoints, Explore created trails, Discover wildlife and events, Create a peaceful park at your own pace

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trailhead Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sonoran Desert | $2.99 | one-time |
| Switchback Full Game | $3.99 | one-time |
| Switchback + Sonoran Desert | $4.99 | one-time |
| Trail Snack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack a Lunch | $9.99 | one-time |


### Echo Step

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-step-first-move/id6800201050)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Switchback free?

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

### Is Echo Step free?

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

### Do Switchback or Echo Step have ads?

Both Switchback and Echo Step show ads.

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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.*