# Path to Mnemosyne vs Illuminaria

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Illuminaria at 83% against Path to Mnemosyne's 30%. Path to Mnemosyne's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 25 months) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Path to Mnemosyne costs $3.99 and Illuminaria $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Path to Mnemosyne ships an update fortnightly, Illuminaria every 25 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Path to Mnemosyne | Illuminaria |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illuminaria/id6469359168/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 30.4% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 367 MB | 520 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [DevilishGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/363712501) | [Selva Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1101954679) |

## What reviewers say

### Path to Mnemosyne

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/path-to-mnemosyne/id1499364694)

Embark on a journey through your mind to solve imaginative puzzles and recover lost memories. This game features a mysterious story, minimalist script, and a unique graphic style with disturbing sounds for a bizarre and memorable experience.

**Highlights:** Imaginative puzzles, Mysterious story, Minimalist script, Disturbing sounds and graphics, Open narrative

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Illuminaria

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illuminaria/id6469359168)

Build and manage multiple bases, command robot swarms for resource gathering and defense. Explore dungeons, research technologies, and assemble an army of golems to reclaim a world from darkness.

**Highlights:** Robot swarm control, Multi-base management, Automated resource gathering, Base defense systems, Dungeon expeditions, Golem army creation, Technology research

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Path to Mnemosyne free?

Path to Mnemosyne costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Illuminaria free?

Illuminaria costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Path to Mnemosyne or Illuminaria have ads?

Neither Path to Mnemosyne nor Illuminaria shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Path to Mnemosyne or Illuminaria?

Path to Mnemosyne ships an update fortnightly, and Illuminaria every 25 months. Most recently, Path to Mnemosyne was updated on November 3, 2026 and Illuminaria on November 3, 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.*