# Scale vs Pathi

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scale at weekly against Pathi's every 2 months. Scale also leads on ratings volume (50K vs 1.2K) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Pathi's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 55%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scale sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Pathi sells 2 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 — 4.7 for Scale against 4.6 for Pathi. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scale has 50K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Scale's written reviews are positive against 71% of Pathi's.

Scale ships an update weekly, Pathi every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scale | Pathi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale/id1200921809/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathi-physics-logic-puzzles/id1603542632/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **50K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Unforced Error LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1095824334) | [Zigrid Shehu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549454608) |

## What reviewers say

### Scale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale/id1200921809)

Strategically cut a board to capture space while avoiding moving balls. Offers both tap-to-play and drag-and-drop controls for a fluid experience. Compete on leaderboards and collect in-game items.

**Highlights:** Strategic board cutting, Avoid moving balls, Tap-to-play controls, Drag-and-drop precision, Leaderboard competition, Collect diamonds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3000 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 7000 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🕹️ Fun and challenging
- 🆓 Free to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤔 Unclear game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not unlocking properly
- Inconsistent ball physics
- Freezing and crashes

**Requested features**

- More game modes and levels
- Ability to save progress
- Option to disable ads
- Improved performance and stability


### Pathi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathi-physics-logic-puzzles/id1603542632)

Guide a ball to its goal by strategically placing, dragging, and rotating various shapes. This minimalist 2D physics puzzle game offers over 80 levels of brain-training challenges that can be played offline and for free.

**Highlights:** Drag, rotate, and place shapes, Modify gravity, Use portals and launchers, Avoid obstacles, Over 80 levels, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer! | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Challenging yet satisfying puzzles
- 🚀 Bug-free and smooth performance
- 👍 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Intrusive ads between levels
- 🤔 Exploitable game mechanics
- 🕰️ Levels can be too easy or too short

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not loading or getting stuck on loading screen
- Progress not saving properly between sessions
- Controls not working as intended, especially with Apple Pencil

**Requested features**

- Level editor or custom level creation
- More advanced or harder levels
- Checkpoint system to save progress
- Improved controls and responsiveness


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scale free?

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

### Is Pathi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scale or Pathi?

Scale is rated higher. Scale averages 4.7 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while Pathi averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Scale or Pathi have ads?

Both Scale and Pathi show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scale or Pathi?

Scale ships an update weekly, and Pathi every 2 months. Most recently, Scale was updated on September 27, 2026 and Pathi on September 27, 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.*