Comparison

The Guides Axiom vs VoltPath

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

Head to head
About

The Guides Axiom

This inventive puzzle game challenges your wit with over 100 unique interactive codes and ciphers. Progress by discovering clues, patterns, and utilizing integrated decoding tools. Explore a nonlinear path and uncover secrets with the freedom to save notes and screenshots.

Highlights
  • Over 100 interactive puzzles and ciphers
  • Integrated decoding tools (Morse, binary, etc.)
  • Nonlinear gameplay and reimagined level select
  • Save screenshots and record notes
  • Hint system with 'Hacks'
  • Multiple layers of complexity per puzzle
Features
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Sequel to one of iOS’s #1 puzzle games, The Guides Axiom introduces a myriad of entirely new codes, puzzles and interactive ciphers to challenge your wit, stretch your imagination and test your ingenuity in unique and innovative ways. Simply stated, they’re not easy. Progressing will be difficult, but you have the appropriate tools at your disposal. Everything you need to proceed is — or has been — provided. Look for clues and patterns to build on what you have learned. Remember what you have seen as for no detail is too subtle or insignificant. As you explore deeper, you’ll begin to unravel the enigma of The Guides Axiom. Peculiar, isn't it? • • • • • • • Features: • Includes more than 100 meticulously designed interactive puzzles, ciphers and secrets to discover — with many more on the way. • Integrated decoding tools — including morse, binary and several others — to assist you on your journey. • Reimagined level select system and nonlinear gameplay give you the freedom to explore a much broader path. • Ability to save screenshots and record notes to help keep track of invaluable clues. • Stuck? Extract a hint by using a Hack to obtain the inspiration needed to move forward. • There are many layers of complexity so don't assume a puzzle has only one solution. • • • • • • • Official Site: theguidesapp.com General Inquiries: info@theguidesapp.com Twitter: twitter.com/theguidesapp

About

VoltPath

Features
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VoltPath is the untangling puzzle that fits the in-between minutes of your day. A tangle of glowing wires lands on your screen. Tap one dot, tap another, and they swap places. Untangle every wire until the whole circuit lights up. That's the whole game, and it feels wonderful on the second try and the two-hundredth. It's made for the kettle-boiling, school-run, one-more-before-bed moments. A puzzle takes minutes. Put the phone down mid-puzzle and VoltPath keeps your place, moves and all. Pick it back up in portrait or landscape, exactly where you left it. WHAT'S WAITING FOR YOU · Daily Circuit. One new puzzle every day, the same one for everyone, generated on your device and ready offline. Finish it and your stats stay posted until tomorrow's tangle arrives at midnight UTC. · Light the City. Twelve hand-built campaign levels, each teaching one new skill: tracing a wire, spotting self-crossings, working around fixed terminals. Finish a level to unlock the next, and revisit old favorites to beat your best. · Free Play. Easy, Medium, or Hard tangles whenever you want a puzzle that isn't part of anything. · Hints that nudge, never spoil. The first tap lights up a wire. The second suggests a swap. You still make the move, and Undo is always welcome for exploring ideas. · Your Progress. Personal bests, milestones, and three circuit themes. Neon from your first puzzle, then Amber and Aurora as you play. · Result cards. Share your move count and the starting tangle with friends. Your solution stays secret, so they get the puzzle, not the answer. · Comfort controls. Adjustable audio and haptics, plus Reduce Motion support. VoltPath is a small, bright place to put your brain down for five minutes. Your circuit is waiting. Find your next bright idea. Download VoltPath.

Screenshots

The Guides Axiom4 screens
VoltPath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Guides Axiom at Free against VoltPath's $0.99. The Guides Axiom also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). VoltPath's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On ads and device support 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

The Guides Axiom is free to download; VoltPath costs $0.99 up front. The Guides Axiom sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. VoltPath asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Guides Axiom ships an update every 3 months, VoltPath every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Guides Axiom versus VoltPath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Guides AxiomVoltPath
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer2 Fountains LLCOtterPouch Software

Bugs and requests

The Guides Axiom

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain devices
  • Hints or tools not functioning properly
  • Saved progress not loading correctly

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Better in-game tutorials or guidance
  • Ability to restart or reset progress
  • Improved interface and navigation

VoltPath

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

The Guides Axiom

One-time9
  • One Hack ( 1 )$0.99
  • Three Hacks ( 3 )$1.99
  • Five Hacks ( 5 )$2.99
Show 6 more
  • You like the game.$2.99
  • Expansion 1$2.99
  • Expansion 2$2.99
  • You love the game.$4.99
  • Unlimited Hacks$14.99
  • Skeleton Key$29.99
None

VoltPath

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Guides Axiom free?
The Guides Axiom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VoltPath free?
VoltPath costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Guides Axiom or VoltPath have ads?
Neither The Guides Axiom nor VoltPath shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Guides Axiom or VoltPath?
The Guides Axiom ships an update every 3 months, and VoltPath every 5 days. Most recently, The Guides Axiom was updated on October 29, 2026 and VoltPath on October 28, 2026.

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