# Climb Higher vs Pathi

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pathi at every 2 months against Climb Higher's every 11 months. Pathi also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 47). Climb Higher's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 71%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Climb Higher sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 Climb Higher against 4.6 for Pathi. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pathi has 1.2K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Climb Higher's written reviews are positive against 71% of Pathi's.

Climb Higher ships an update every 11 months, Pathi every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Climb Higher | Pathi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climb-higher/id1470119541/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathi-physics-logic-puzzles/id1603542632/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 71.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Orbital Nine Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/887216732) | [Zigrid Shehu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549454608) |

## What reviewers say

### Climb Higher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climb-higher/id1470119541)

A physics-based puzzle platformer where players slingshot themselves upwards, breaking obstacles and manipulating size to reach new heights. Master momentum to conquer vertical challenges and progress through increasingly difficult levels.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Slingshot mechanics, Breakable obstacles, Size manipulation (grow/shrink), Momentum mastery, Vertical puzzle platforming

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |


### 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 Climb Higher free?

Climb Higher 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, Climb Higher or Pathi?

Climb Higher is rated higher. Climb Higher averages 4.7 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Pathi averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Climb Higher or Pathi have ads?

Both Climb Higher and Pathi show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Climb Higher or Pathi?

Climb Higher ships an update every 11 months, and Pathi every 2 months. Most recently, Climb Higher was updated on September 21, 2026 and Pathi on September 9, 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.*