# sugar (game) vs Pathi

The clearest difference is rating: Pathi at 4.6 against sugar (game)'s 4.3. Pathi also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 410). sugar (game)'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (82% vs 71%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. sugar (game) 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.

Pathi holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 410 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of sugar (game)'s written reviews are positive against 71% of Pathi's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

sugar (game) ships an update monthly, Pathi every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | sugar (game) | Pathi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (410 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sugar-game/id1583933898/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathi-physics-logic-puzzles/id1603542632/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 410 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.6% of reviews** | 71.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) | [Zigrid Shehu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549454608) |

## What reviewers say

### sugar (game)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sugar-game/id1583933898)

Draw lines on your screen to guide falling sugar into cups. Enjoy a calming puzzle experience with visually satisfying sugar particles. This game offers a fresh, free puzzle challenge.

**Highlights:** Draw to direct sugar, Soothing particle physics, Relaxing puzzle gameplay, Free puzzle experience, Creator of color puzzle series

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| premium unlock | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging but not frustrating
- 🚀 Satisfying and well thought out
- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 🚀 Simple yet clever
- 🚀 Nostalgic and classic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches or bugs
- 🔍 Difficult levels without ability to skip
- 📺 Frequent unskippable ads
- 🎨 Lack of colorblind accessibility
- 🎨 Unsatisfying visuals or art style

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not progressing after completion
- Sugar disappearing or not registering correctly
- Restart button accidentally pressed instead of gravity switch

**Requested features**

- Undo/reset option per level
- Ability to skip difficult levels
- Colorblind mode or options
- More levels and content updates
- Landscape mode support on tablets


### 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 sugar (game) free?

sugar (game) 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, sugar (game) or Pathi?

Pathi is rated higher. sugar (game) averages 4.3 out of 5 from 410 ratings, while Pathi averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do sugar (game) or Pathi have ads?

Both sugar (game) and Pathi show ads.

### Which is updated more often, sugar (game) or Pathi?

sugar (game) ships an update monthly, and Pathi every 2 months. Most recently, sugar (game) was updated on September 20, 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.*