Comparison

Blindfold Cryptogram vs SoundEcho

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Blindfold Cryptogram

This game offers a unique audio-based cryptogram experience, playable with gestures and compatible with screen readers. Solve puzzles by listening and interacting without a visible board, with multiple input methods and customization options.

Highlights
  • Audio-based gameplay
  • Gesture controls
  • Screen reader compatibility
  • Multiple input methods
  • Customizable speech speed
  • Built-in hints
Features
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Blindfold Games are entertainment apps provided as a service to the visually impaired community by Objective Ed. Your in-app upgrades pay for the development and support of these games.  Cryptogram is a fully accessible Cryptogram game for both sighted and visually impaired people, designed for rapid audio play. Cryptogram comes with 5 assorted Cryptogram quotes by famous people - categories include age, change, computers, being cool and education - and the game is entirely controlled through gestures. It doesn't require voice-over but is fully compatible with voice-over. The Cryptogram puzzle board is not visible; instead, you play by listening. Flick left and right to move one letter at a time, and hear the encrypted letter. Swipe with 2 fingers to move one word left, or one word right. Swipe up to hear the entire encrypted puzzle, and your solution. You can enter your solution for each letter three different ways- using a Bluetooth keypad, using the alphabet at the bottom of the screen, or using a popup keypad. The popup keypad also provides buttons for getting hints, and a frequency table. You can customize the game to your liking: how much extra information is spoken and how quickly it is spoken.

About

SoundEcho

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
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SoundEcho is a memory game with sounds that is easy to play and fully accessible with VoiceOver. SoundEcho is enjoyable for blind, low vision and sighted players alike. The gameplay is simple. Buttons showing a letter, number or smiley are spread across the screen. Tap a button to hear a sound. If two different buttons produce the same sound, they disappear. Find all matching sounds as quickly as possible with as few taps as you can. Choose from 4 sound categories: the classic animal and computer sounds, or the alternative traffic and musical instrument sounds. Each game contains 10, 15 or 20 sound pairs. SoundEcho integrates Game Center so you can compare scores, track achievements and play real-time matches with 2 to 4 players. SoundEcho was nominated for the 2023 Golden Apple Awards by the AppleVis website. Try SoundEcho for free today.

Screenshots

Blindfold Cryptogram3 screens
SoundEcho3 screens

Verdict

The call

Blindfold Cryptogram and SoundEcho both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of SoundEcho's written reviews are positive against 0% of Blindfold Cryptogram's. SoundEcho also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Blindfold Cryptogram's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SoundEcho sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Blindfold Cryptogram asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Blindfold Cryptogram against 4.3 for SoundEcho. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Blindfold Cryptogram's written reviews are positive against 100% of SoundEcho's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blindfold Cryptogram ships an update every 3 months, SoundEcho every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Blindfold Cryptogram versus SoundEcho: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlindfold CryptogramSoundEcho
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings)4.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB7 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developermarty schultzKristof Nijs

Customer experience

Blindfold Cryptogram

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

SoundEcho

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Blindfold Cryptogram

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SoundEcho

One-time1
  • Purchasing the app$4.49

Questions

Is Blindfold Cryptogram free?
Blindfold Cryptogram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoundEcho free?
SoundEcho is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blindfold Cryptogram or SoundEcho?
Blindfold Cryptogram and SoundEcho are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Blindfold Cryptogram or SoundEcho have ads?
Neither Blindfold Cryptogram nor SoundEcho shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blindfold Cryptogram or SoundEcho?
Blindfold Cryptogram ships an update every 3 months, and SoundEcho every 5 weeks. Most recently, Blindfold Cryptogram was updated on September 24, 2026 and SoundEcho on September 25, 2026.

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