# Split Area vs Pathi

The clearest difference is update cadence: Split Area at every 3 weeks against Pathi's every 2 months. Split Area also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Pathi's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 45). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Split Area sells 2 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 — 4.6 for Split Area against 4.6 for Pathi. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pathi has 1.2K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Split Area's written reviews are positive against 71% of Pathi's.

Split Area ships an update every 3 weeks, Pathi every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Split Area | Pathi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-area-brain-arcade-game/id1473264123/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathi-physics-logic-puzzles/id1603542632/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 45 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 117 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Genioworks Consulting & It-Services UG (haftungsbeschrankt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1147801801) | [Zigrid Shehu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549454608) |

## What reviewers say

### Split Area

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-area-brain-arcade-game/id1473264123)

This logic arcade game challenges you to strategically slice a board into smaller pieces while avoiding moving balls. Train your brain with intuitive gameplay, predict ball trajectories, and aim to capture them in the smallest areas possible to progress.

**Highlights:** Strategic board slicing, Ball trajectory prediction, Minimalist design, Endless mode for high scores, Level-based progression, Thematic ball customization

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Balls - Special offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Balls - Special offer | $5.99 | 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 Split Area free?

Split Area 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, Split Area or Pathi?

Pathi is rated higher. Split Area averages 4.6 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Pathi averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Split Area or Pathi have ads?

Both Split Area and Pathi show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Split Area or Pathi?

Split Area ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pathi every 2 months. Most recently, Split Area was updated on September 22, 2026 and Pathi on October 8, 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.*