# Spill Zone vs SoundEcho

The clearest difference is ads: SoundEcho at none against Spill Zone's shown. SoundEcho also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Spill Zone's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (30 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spill Zone sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and SoundEcho sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spill Zone holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spill Zone has 30 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Spill Zone ships an update every 2 months, SoundEcho every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spill Zone | SoundEcho |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spill-zone/id896251878/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundecho/id1639116371/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TMSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/288669797) | [Kristof Nijs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608072573) |

## What reviewers say

### Spill Zone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spill-zone/id896251878)

This puzzle game challenges players to merge chemical spills until the entire board is a single color. Strategize to solve puzzles in the fewest moves possible, with daily challenges and multiplayer options.

**Highlights:** 200 unique puzzle levels, Daily challenge puzzles, Turn-based multiplayer, Create and share custom puzzles, No timer for strategic play, Earn stars for hints and unlocks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Oil | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Chemical | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🧠 Great brain training
- 💡 Unique puzzle mechanics
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly entertainment
- ⏱️ Good time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Maddeningly difficult at times
- 💡 Hints are expensive/not helpful
- 📶 Requires Wi-Fi for some features

**Requested features**

- More challenges/levels
- More helpful/cheaper hints
- Messaging ability between players
- Dark mode option


### SoundEcho

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundecho/id1639116371)

A fun and accessible memory game using sound cues. Players match pairs of buttons that produce the same sound to clear the board. Supports multiple sound themes and player counts, with Game Center integration.

**Highlights:** Sound-based memory matching, VoiceOver accessibility, Animal and computer sound themes, Multiple difficulty levels (10, 15, 20 sounds), 2-4 player real-time multiplayer, Game Center integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchasing the app | $4.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spill Zone free?

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

### Is SoundEcho free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spill Zone or SoundEcho?

Spill Zone is rated higher. Spill Zone averages 4.8 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while SoundEcho averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Spill Zone or SoundEcho have ads?

Spill Zone shows ads; SoundEcho does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spill Zone or SoundEcho?

Spill Zone ships an update every 2 months, and SoundEcho every 5 weeks. Most recently, Spill Zone was updated on November 5, 2026 and SoundEcho on November 3, 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.*