# Never Alone vs The Pathless

The clearest difference is price: Never Alone at $4.99 against The Pathless's $9.99. Never Alone also leads on ratings volume (480 vs 43) and chart position (#153 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Never Alone costs $4.99 and The Pathless $9.99 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 — 4.3 for Never Alone against 4.3 for The Pathless. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Never Alone has 480 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 65% and 64% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Never Alone | The Pathless |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (480 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/never-alone-ki-edition/id1065127755/reviews) | [4.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pathless/id6469709725/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **480** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | **64.9% of reviews** | 64.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#153** | — |
| Size | 638 MB | 3.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [E-Line Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/775289294) | [Annapurna Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242610251) |

## What reviewers say

### Never Alone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/never-alone-ki-edition/id1065127755)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

Embark on an atmospheric puzzle platformer adventure inspired by traditional Iñupiat stories. Guide two characters through a frozen world, solving puzzles and facing challenges to stop an eternal blizzard. Unlock cultural insights through video interviews.

**Highlights:** Atmospheric puzzle platformer gameplay, Cooperative play with two characters, Explore arctic environments, Unlock cultural video insights, Customizable touch controls, MFi controller support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Beautiful graphics
- 🎨 Wonderful art style
- 🕹️ Interesting gameplay
- 📚 Cultural insights
- 🎬 Engaging story

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Finicky controls
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Occasional glitches
- 🕰️ Short gameplay length

**Reported bugs**

- Controls getting stuck
- Saved data being lost
- Performance issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and stories
- Optimization for newer devices
- Controller support


### The Pathless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pathless/id6469709725)

Embark on a mythic adventure as an archer and eagle companion to dispel a curse. Explore a vast open world, master fluid archery while moving at high speeds, and hunt corrupted spirits in epic battles. Uncover the island's dark history through puzzles and exploration.

**Highlights:** Archery and falconry mechanics, Fluid movement and acrobatics, Open-world exploration, Puzzle solving in ancient ruins, Epic boss battles, Eagle companion

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful world and visuals
- 📜 Engaging storyline
- 🎮 Great gameplay mechanics
- 🕊️ Relaxing and immersive experience
- 🦅 Companion eagle is perfect

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💥 Frequent crashes on launch
- 📉 Performance issues on older devices
- 🌡️ Devices getting very hot
- 🔊 Poor audio quality on iOS
- 🖱️ Lack of control over graphics/FPS

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Game crashes after loading screen
- Game crashes randomly
- Stuck in a glitch underwater
- Sound disappears in the game

**Requested features**

- Add option to disable autorun
- Port Ico and Shadow of the Colossus
- Sequel or another game from the studio
- Option to select 60 fps
- Add rumble support on iPads with controllers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Never Alone free?

Never Alone costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Pathless free?

The Pathless costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Never Alone or The Pathless?

Never Alone and The Pathless are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 480 and 43 ratings respectively.

### Do Never Alone or The Pathless have ads?

Neither Never Alone nor The Pathless shows ads.

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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.*