# Lost Echo vs The Talos Principle

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Talos Principle at every 2 days against Lost Echo's fortnightly. The Talos Principle also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 86) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Lost Echo's advantage is chart position (#180 vs unranked) and review sentiment (76% vs 67%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Lost Echo costs $4.49 and The Talos Principle $4.99 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 4.6 for The Talos Principle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Talos Principle has 2K 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 67% of The Talos Principle's.

Lost Echo ships an update fortnightly, The Talos Principle every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lost Echo | The Talos Principle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.49** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-echo/id693045097/reviews) | [4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-talos-principle/id1250484428/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 86 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 67.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#180** | — |
| Size | 444 MB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [KickBack](https://appshunter.io/developer/701558931) | [Devolver Digital, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) |

## What reviewers say

### Lost Echo

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

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

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


### The Talos Principle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-talos-principle/id1250484428)

Explore a mysterious world of ancient ruins and advanced technology, solving intricate puzzles. Uncover a compelling narrative about humanity and technology while making choices that impact your journey. This immersive puzzle adventure offers over 20 hours of gameplay with stunning visuals and intuitive controls.

**Highlights:** Stunning graphics with Metal API and Serious Engine, Intuitive tap-and-swipe controls, Over 120 immersive puzzles, Engaging story about humanity and technology, Non-linear world exploration, Drone and laser beam manipulation

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 🤔 Thought-provoking philosophical elements
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 🕹️ Good controller support
- 💰 Great value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear objectives and lack of guidance
- 🕹️ Frustrating touch controls
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🤢 Motion sickness for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Menu buttons not visible on certain devices
- Inability to complete certain levels due to control issues
- Sudden camera angle changes

**Requested features**

- Add iCloud sync support
- Improve camera controls
- Provide more granular graphics settings
- Include DLC content (Road to Gehenna)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lost Echo free?

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

### Is The Talos Principle free?

The Talos Principle costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lost Echo or The Talos Principle?

Lost Echo and The Talos Principle are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 86 and 2K ratings respectively.

### Do Lost Echo or The Talos Principle have ads?

Neither Lost Echo nor The Talos Principle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lost Echo or The Talos Principle?

Lost Echo ships an update fortnightly, and The Talos Principle every 2 days. Most recently, Lost Echo was updated on October 17, 2026 and The Talos Principle on October 20, 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.*