# Storm Boy vs The Pathless

The clearest difference is rating: The Pathless at 4.3 against Storm Boy's 2.9. The Pathless also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 41%). Storm Boy's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Storm Boy costs $2.99 and The Pathless $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

The Pathless holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Storm Boy's written reviews are positive against 64% of The Pathless's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storm Boy | The Pathless |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [2.9 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-boy/id1394910958/reviews) | **[4.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pathless/id6469709725/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | 40.8% of reviews | **64.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 503 MB | 3.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Blowfish](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446874849) | [Annapurna Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242610251) |

## What reviewers say

### Storm Boy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-boy/id1394910958)

Experience a classic children's story through interactive gameplay. Control a boy and his pet pelican in a retelling of a beloved novel, engaging in various seaside activities and mini-games.

**Highlights:** Interactive story retelling, Control Storm Boy and Mr. Percival, Rescue stranded sailors, Sand drawing mini-game, Sailing mini-game, Cockle hunting mini-game, Pelican feeding mini-game

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Storm Boy free?

Storm Boy costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Pathless free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Storm Boy or The Pathless?

The Pathless is rated higher. Storm Boy averages 2.9 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while The Pathless averages 4.3 from 43 ratings.

### Do Storm Boy or The Pathless have ads?

Neither Storm Boy 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.*