# Lost Echo vs Kenshō

The clearest difference is monetization model: Kenshō at ad-supported against Lost Echo's paid. Kenshō also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 86). Lost Echo's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (76% vs 66%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Lost Echo costs $4.49 and Kenshō $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Lost Echo against 4.7 for Kenshō. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kenshō has 2.7K ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Lost Echo's written reviews are positive against 66% of Kenshō's.

Lost Echo ships an update fortnightly, Kenshō every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lost Echo | Kenshō |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.49 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-echo/id693045097/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kensho/id1033471974/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 86 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 66.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 444 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [KickBack](https://appshunter.io/developer/701558931) | [FIFTYTWO](https://appshunter.io/developer/853087985) |

## What reviewers say

### Lost Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-echo/id693045097)

Embark on a sci-fi mystery adventure to find a missing girlfriend. Explore 3D environments, solve puzzles, and interact with characters to uncover the truth behind her disappearance. This story-driven experience captures the spirit of classic adventure games.

**Highlights:** Story-driven sci-fi mystery, Point-and-click adventure gameplay, Explore fully 3D environments, Solve puzzles, Interact with characters, Uncover the truth

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent story and plot
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🎶 Immersive soundtrack
- 👍 Engaging and thought-provoking gameplay
- 💡 Unique and innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow pacing and excessive dialogue
- 🤔 Confusing and unsatisfying ending
- 👨‍💻 Awkward character animations and interactions
- 🌐 Issues with translation and grammar

**Reported bugs**

- Game progress getting deleted after updates
- Inability to progress past certain points

**Requested features**

- More challenging puzzles
- Multiple endings or branching storylines
- Improved character development
- Sequel or expansion to continue the story


### Kenshō

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kensho/id1033471974)

Embark on an adventure through a surreal world where nature, time, and space converge. Solve block-matching puzzles in breathtaking landscapes, uncovering a narrative with rich visual effects and an original soundtrack. Explore diverse environments from lush jungles to stormy seas.

**Highlights:** Block matching puzzles, Surreal world exploration, Rich visual effects, Original soundtrack, Narrative unfolding, Diverse landscapes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🎶 Soothing and immersive soundtrack
- 🧠 Challenging yet not overly difficult puzzles
- 👍 Relaxing and therapeutic gameplay
- 💡 Unique and creative puzzle mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Significant battery drain and device heating
- 🕰️ Short playtime for the price
- 🤔 Unclear or lacking instructions
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay with limited variety

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing issues
- Inconsistent or unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds to explore
- Difficulty settings or customization options
- Improved performance and optimization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lost Echo free?

Lost Echo costs $4.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kenshō free?

Kenshō costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lost Echo or Kenshō?

Kenshō is rated higher. Lost Echo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Kenshō averages 4.7 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Lost Echo or Kenshō have ads?

Neither Lost Echo nor Kenshō shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lost Echo or Kenshō?

Lost Echo ships an update fortnightly, and Kenshō every 2 months. Most recently, Lost Echo was updated on September 23, 2026 and Kenshō on September 23, 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.*