# Sym vs Pixel Path

The clearest difference is ads: Sym at none against Pixel Path's shown. Sym also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 62%). Pixel Path's advantage is ratings volume (875 vs 281) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sym sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Path sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sym against 4.8 for Pixel Path. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 281 and 875 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Sym's written reviews are positive against 62% of Pixel Path's.

Sym ships an update every 4 months, Pixel Path every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sym | Pixel Path |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sym-a-pix-nonogram-symmetry/id1085252789/reviews)** | [4.8 (875 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-path/id1442526692/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 281 | **875** |
| Positive reviews | **92.4% of reviews** | 61.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Conceptis Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/479420055) | [AppyNation Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/488094583) |

## What reviewers say

### Sym

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sym-a-pix-nonogram-symmetry/id1085252789)

Solve logic puzzles by finding symmetry and painting blocks to reveal hidden pixel-art pictures. This app offers a unique challenge with manually created puzzles and a special fingertip cursor for precision. Enjoy hours of mentally stimulating entertainment with no ads and weekly bonus puzzles.

**Highlights:** Symmetry-based logic puzzles, Reveal hidden pixel-art pictures, Fingertip cursor for precision, Weekly bonus puzzles, No ads, Multiple difficulty levels, Error checking and unlimited undo/redo

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Logic - Snacks 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Basic Logic - Variety 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Logic - Variety 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Basic Logic - Variety 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Basic Logic - Variety Large 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Logic Variety Large 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Logic - Variety Large 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Logic - Amazing Places 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Logic - Movie Stars 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Logic - Extra Large 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Logic - Extra Large 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic Logic - Mega 1 | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome puzzles
- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Challenging and relaxing
- 👍 Great puzzle
- 👍 Addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 What's with all the guns?
- 🐛 Annoying
- 🐛 Frustrating interface
- 🐛 Gameplay is a little cumbersome

**Reported bugs**

- Game will NOT stop asking me to rate it
- Errors are hard to see

**Requested features**

- More free packs than paid packs
- More easier levels
- Better support of Apple Pencil
- More free puzzles
- Progress syncing between devices


### Pixel Path

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-path/id1442526692)

Engage in a beautiful pixel art puzzle game where you paint paths to reveal hidden pictures. With hundreds of puzzles and themed packs, it offers a relaxing yet challenging experience for all ages. Hints are available to assist you.

**Highlights:** Over 500 puzzles, Themed puzzle packs, Reveal animated scenes, Hint system, Stunning pixel art

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tokens Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Value Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Value Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Super Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Super Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 🎨 Great pixel art design
- 💤 Calming gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 🕹️ Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔑 Limited tokens/keys to play
- 🕹️ Clunky/frustrating controls
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🚫 Lack of updates/new puzzles
- 💰 Aggressive monetization

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Puzzle progress resets unexpectedly
- Ads freeze the app

**Requested features**

- More puzzles and levels
- Ability to purchase tokens/keys with coins
- Smoother controls and less screen movement
- Gallery mode to view completed puzzles
- Option to disable ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sym free?

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

### Is Pixel Path free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sym or Pixel Path?

Sym is rated higher. Sym averages 4.8 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while Pixel Path averages 4.8 from 875 ratings.

### Do Sym or Pixel Path have ads?

Pixel Path shows ads; Sym does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sym or Pixel Path?

Sym ships an update every 4 months, and Pixel Path every 2 months. Most recently, Sym was updated on October 23, 2026 and Pixel Path on October 26, 2026.

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