Comparison

Path Browser vs SteelSeries Arctis Companion

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

Head to head
About

Path Browser

This web browser offers built-in Bluetooth connectivity, enabling a more integrated and advanced connected experience. It aims to unlock the full potential of your device by enhancing its capabilities.

Highlights
  • Built-in Bluetooth connectivity
  • Next-generation web browsing
  • Enhanced device connectivity
  • Unlock device potential
Features
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The Path Browser is a next-generation web browser with built in Bluetooth connectivity. The Path Browser unlocks the true potential of your device, allowing you to take your connected experience to the highest level.

About

SteelSeries Arctis Companion

Enhance your audio experience with over 200 tailored presets and controls for compatible SteelSeries Arctis headsets and earbuds. Optimize game sounds, music, and communication for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • 200+ game-enhancing presets
  • Customizable dual EQ
  • Dual audio pairing (2.4GHz & Bluetooth)
  • Communication controls
  • Active Noise Canceling (Elite/GameBuds)
  • Transparency Noise Control (Elite/GameBuds)
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SteelSeries Headsets Compatibility: Arctis Nova Elite, Arctis Nova Pro Omni, Arctis Gamebuds™, Arctis Nova 7, Arctis Nova 5, Arctis Nova 3. Get an epic audio advantage with +200 tailored presets and audio controls for your headset and earbuds that just work. Kick back, tune in, and buff your compatible SteelSeries Arctis headsets, or GameBuds™ for your next console crusade. For All Compatible Headset Features: 1. Effortless Setup: Connect via the dongle for instant, zero-latency console audio through a 2.4 GHz connection. 2. Dual Audio Pairing: Switch from a 2.4GHz connection to seamlessly pair your phone via Bluetooth so you can enjoy music or chat while you’re playing instead. 3. Customizable Dual EQ: Independently adjust the dual equalizer for both 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connections to optimize all of your audio. 4. 200+ Game-Enhancing Presets: Use one-touch presets to amplify in-game sound cues and create an immersive experience in popular games such as Fortnite, CoD: Modern Warfare III, Apex Legends, and more. 5. Immersive Music Presets: Enjoy finely tuned EQ profiles for every genre—including Afrobeats, Rock, Jazz, Hip-Hop, K-Pop, Reggae, Lo-fi Chill, Metal, Synthwave, and Trap—so your headset sounds amazing whether you’re gaming or just vibing. 6. Communication Controls: Optimize your chat clarity by adjusting mic sidetone and volume on the fly during gameplay. Arctis Nova Elite, Arctis Nova Pro Omni, and Arctis GameBuds™ Exclusive Features: 1. Active Noise Canceling: Turn on noise canceling to hush your clickity clacks and whirring fans. Deliver crystal clear callouts in every clutch moment. 2. Transparency Noise Control: Go into transparency mode to hear when the pizza arrives, and your friend is right next to you. Always maintain ultimate control over your gaming audio. Arctis Nova Elite and Arctis Nova Pro Omni Exclusive Features: Dual Microphone Modes – Switch between the Boom Mic for crystal-clear game callouts or streaming, and the On-ear Mic for everyday chats and calls. Microphone EQ Presets – Instantly shape your voice with profiles like Balanced, Broadcast low pitch, or Crisp, tailored to fit your style.

Screenshots

Path Browser1 screens
SteelSeries Arctis Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SteelSeries Arctis Companion at 4.6 against Path Browser's 4.3. SteelSeries Arctis Companion also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and ratings volume (5.9K vs 975). Path Browser's advantage is review sentiment (41% vs 27%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SteelSeries Arctis Companion holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SteelSeries Arctis Companion has 5.9K ratings behind it against 975, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Path Browser's written reviews are positive against 27% of SteelSeries Arctis Companion's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Path Browser ships an update monthly, SteelSeries Arctis Companion fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Path Browser versus SteelSeries Arctis Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPath BrowserSteelSeries Arctis Companion
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (975 ratings)4.6 (5.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.6% of reviews — better26.6% of reviews
Number of ratings9755.9K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB24 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPLUGCO, LLCGN Audio AS

Customer experience

Path Browser

All ratings975 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative16.1%
Written reviews524 reviews
Positive40.6%
Neutral4.4%
Negative55.0%

SteelSeries Arctis Companion

All ratings5,949 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews413 reviews
Positive26.6%
Neutral13.1%
Negative60.3%

User reviews

Path Browser

From 975 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app
  • 👍 Awesome device
  • 💡 Customization options
  • 🚀 Smooth experience
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Glitchy
  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Buggy
  • 🐛 Disconnects constantly

SteelSeries Arctis Companion

From 5.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great for console gaming
  • 🚀 Seamless pairing
  • 👍 Useful presets

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer headsets
  • 🐛 App not working as expected
  • 🔋 Battery life concerns
  • 🐛 Microphone issues

Bugs and requests

Path Browser

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues
  • Firmware update problems
  • Inability to save settings
  • Pairing problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • More light settings
  • Improved app stability
  • Dedicated app instead of browser
  • Better customer support

SteelSeries Arctis Companion

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App not detecting headset
  • Headset muting when app is opened
  • Game presets not updated
  • Connectivity issues with Xbox

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for Arctis Nova 7
  • Add support for Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
  • Allow custom EQ creation
  • Enable firmware updates from the app
  • Add support for more headset models

In-app purchases

None

Path Browser

No in-app purchases

None

SteelSeries Arctis Companion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Path Browser free?
Path Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SteelSeries Arctis Companion free?
SteelSeries Arctis Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Path Browser or SteelSeries Arctis Companion?
SteelSeries Arctis Companion is rated higher. Path Browser averages 4.3 out of 5 from 975 ratings, while SteelSeries Arctis Companion averages 4.6 from 5.9K ratings.
Do Path Browser or SteelSeries Arctis Companion have ads?
Neither Path Browser nor SteelSeries Arctis Companion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Path Browser or SteelSeries Arctis Companion?
Path Browser ships an update monthly, and SteelSeries Arctis Companion fortnightly. Most recently, Path Browser was updated on September 22, 2026 and SteelSeries Arctis Companion on September 23, 2026.

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