# Blind Drive vs Sonar Islands

The clearest difference is price: Sonar Islands at Free against Blind Drive's $3.99. Blind Drive's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Sonar Islands is free to download; Blind Drive costs $3.99 up front. Sonar Islands sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Blind Drive asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blind Drive holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 83 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Blind Drive's written reviews are positive against 60% of Sonar Islands's.

Blind Drive ships an update weekly, Sonar Islands every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blind Drive | Sonar Islands |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blind-drive/id964294239/reviews)** | [3.5 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonar-islands/id1554817644/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **83** |
| Positive reviews | **91.5% of reviews** | 60.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Size | 370 MB | 288 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Giori Politi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768823377) | [Hansjoerg Mikesch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422421759) |

## What reviewers say

### Blind Drive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blind-drive/id964294239)

Experience a thrilling arcade action game entirely through sound. Navigate oncoming traffic while blindfolded, facing angry drivers and law enforcement. This black comedy adventure puts you in the driver's seat of a chaotic, audio-driven narrative.

**Highlights:** Immersive 1st-person audio gameplay, Fast-paced 2-button arcade mechanics, 27 levels with boss fights, Hilarious crime-comedy story, Minimalistic jazzy visuals, Haptic feedback support, VoiceOver accessibility

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎧 Immersive audio experience
- 👍 Highly accessible for visually impaired
- 😂 Hilarious and absurd storyline
- 🎮 Engaging and fast-paced gameplay
- 💯 Well-polished and high-quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗣️ Language barrier (English only for some)
- 🎮 Controls can be difficult for some
- 📉 Game is a bit short
- 🤔 Difficulty in determining direction
- 🔋 Potential for high energy consumption (mentioned once)

**Reported bugs**

- Subtitles not working on some devices
- Direct touch or tilt controls not working for some users
- Bluetooth headphones not working for some users

**Requested features**

- Add endless mode
- Translate the game to French
- Translate the game to German
- Add option to rename character
- Improve energy consumption


### Sonar Islands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonar-islands/id1554817644)

Embark on an audio-driven multiplayer adventure across 14 unique islands. Build your empire, explore diverse environments from ancient temples to volcanic landscapes, and engage in various challenges. Full game access requires a subscription.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer online gameplay, Audio-driven events, Empire building, Island exploration and development, Diverse island themes, Tutorial and story modes

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access - monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Full Access - yearly | $29.49 | per year |
| 100 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Diamonds | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Immersive audio experience
- 👍 Accessible for blind users
- 🎨 Fantastic sound design
- ⭐ Engaging gameplay
- 🕹️ Intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model required to access full game
- 🔇 Repetitive voice acting
- 🕰️ Slow progression without paying
- 🤖 Unresponsive controls at times
- 🔍 Lack of clear in-game instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Compass and navigation issues with iOS 16
- Incorrect Morse code in tutorial
- Inconsistent audio cues

**Requested features**

- Additional free islands to explore
- Option to purchase game outright instead of subscription
- More varied event types and challenges
- Ability to customize islands
- Support for multiple languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blind Drive free?

Blind Drive costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sonar Islands free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blind Drive or Sonar Islands?

Blind Drive is rated higher. Blind Drive averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Sonar Islands averages 3.5 from 83 ratings.

### Do Blind Drive or Sonar Islands have ads?

Neither Blind Drive nor Sonar Islands shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blind Drive or Sonar Islands?

Blind Drive ships an update weekly, and Sonar Islands every 2 months. Most recently, Blind Drive was updated on October 22, 2026 and Sonar Islands on October 22, 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.*