Comparison

Playdead's INSIDE vs Math Path

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

Head to head
About

Playdead's INSIDE

Embark on a dark, narrative-driven adventure in this critically acclaimed indie platformer. Solve challenging puzzles and experience intense action within a moody, unsettling atmosphere. This award-winning game is known for its stunning art style and ambient soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Narrative-driven adventure
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Intense action
  • Moody art style
  • Ambient soundtrack
  • Unsettling atmosphere
Features
Currently charting
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Discover Playdead's unique indie adventure game Inside, a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has received critical acclaim for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere. Apple Design Award Winner. What the press said: “MASTERPIECE! Inside is a 2D puzzle platformer that builds upon what made Limbo great, and in fact builds something greater.” IGN — 10/10 “Inside expands on the concepts and scope of its predecessor in wildly creative ways, and it's so immaculately designed and constructed from top to bottom that it almost feels suitable for display in an art museum. This is one hell of a follow-up.” Giant Bomb — 5/5 “Gorgeous art and animations, devious puzzle design and a pitch-black sense of humor. A perfectly paced series of escalating "holy shit" moments.” Kotaku Winner of more than 100 awards, including: - Artistic Achievement (BAFTA) - Game Design (BAFTA) - Narrative (BAFTA) - Original Property (BAFTA) - Best Independent Game (Game Critics Awards) - Best Independent Game (The Game Awards) - Best Art Direction (The Game Awards) - Spite Award (D.I.C.E. Awards) - Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction (D.I.C.E. Awards) - Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction (D.I.C.E. Awards) - Best Audio (Game Developers Choice Awards) - Best Visual Art (Game Developers Choice Awards)

About

Math Path

Features
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Ready for your daily brain workout? Welcome to Math Path, the elegant, addictive daily numbers game that tests your logic and sharpens your mind. Just like your favorite daily word puzzles, Math Path gives the entire world one unique, carefully crafted board every single day. Your mission? Navigate the 5x5 grid, calculate your route, and arrive at the exact Daily Target number. It sounds simple, but with winding paths, blocker tiles, and a score that drops with every mistake, you will need to plan your route carefully! HOW TO PLAY 1. Start the Journey: Begin at the START tile. 2. Trace the Path: Move up, down, left, or right through the grid. Every tile you step on will Add, Subtract, Multiply, or Divide your running total. 3. Hit the Target: Arrive at the END tile with a total that exactly matches today's Daily Target number! KEY FEATURES One Global Puzzle a Day: Everyone plays the exact same puzzle. Solve it over your morning coffee and compare your strategy with friends. Clean, Fractional-Free Math: No messy decimals allowed! The game is built on strict integer logic. If a path leads to a fraction, the game will buzz and block you—keeping the focus on fun, mental math. Score & Survival Mechanics: You start with 100 points. Every time you undo a wrong turn, you lose 5 points. Drop to zero, and it is Game Over! The Emoji Share Grid: Proud of your flawless victory? Share your exact path to social media or group chats using our spoiler-free colored Emoji Grid. Track Your Stats: Build your daily streak, track your win rate, and try to earn the elusive "Flawless Week" badge. Premium "Juice" & Haptics: Enjoy incredibly satisfying haptic feedback, beautiful dark/light themes, and a triumphant golden pulse animation when you crack the board. No endless grinding. Just one beautiful, brain-teasing puzzle every day. Download Math Path today and join the community of daily problem solvers!

Screenshots

Playdead's INSIDE4 screens
Math Path4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Math Path at none against Playdead's INSIDE's 1. Math Path also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Playdead's INSIDE's advantage is chart position (#75 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price 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. Playdead's INSIDE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Math Path asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Playdead's INSIDE ships an update every 2 months, Math Path weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Playdead's INSIDE versus Math Path: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaydead's INSIDEMath Path
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (30K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings30K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#75 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size705 MB32 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPlaydeadPhilipp Helle

Bugs and requests

Playdead's INSIDE

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game crashes or freezes
  • Progress not saving properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Longer gameplay or additional levels
  • More explanation or closure for the story
  • Controller support
  • Lower price point

Math Path

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Playdead's INSIDE

One-time1
  • INSIDE full game$9.99
None

Math Path

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Playdead's INSIDE free?
Playdead's INSIDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math Path free?
Math Path is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Playdead's INSIDE or Math Path have ads?
Neither Playdead's INSIDE nor Math Path shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Playdead's INSIDE or Math Path?
Playdead's INSIDE ships an update every 2 months, and Math Path weekly. Most recently, Playdead's INSIDE was updated on October 19, 2026 and Math Path on October 9, 2026.

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