# Path to Nowhere vs OUTERPLANE

The clearest difference is ads: Path to Nowhere at none against OUTERPLANE's shown. Path to Nowhere also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 43%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.3). OUTERPLANE's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Path to Nowhere sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and OUTERPLANE sells 109 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 — 4.8 for Path to Nowhere against 4.7 for OUTERPLANE. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.6K and 3.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Path to Nowhere's written reviews are positive against 43% of OUTERPLANE's.

Path to Nowhere ships an update every 2 months, OUTERPLANE fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Path to Nowhere | OUTERPLANE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/path-to-nowhere/id1606685106/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outerplane-strategy-anime/id1630880836/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 3.6K |
| Positive reviews | **76.4% of reviews** | 43.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3.1 GB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AISNOGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606685108) | [Major Nine Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835627322) |

## What reviewers say

### Path to Nowhere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/path-to-nowhere/id1606685106)

Lead a crisis control bureau in a dystopian future where mysterious meteorites have caused an apocalypse. Recruit and control powerful outlaws, known as Sinners, to protect the city from mutated monsters and salvage hope.

**Highlights:** Real-time strategy combat, Collectible outlaw characters (Sinners), Tactical deployment and skill usage, Dystopian world exploration, Character interrogation and loyalty building, High-quality voiceovers

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stage Sequence Supply I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chief Inauguration Gift I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Arrest Gift Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Daydream - Resonance Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ethereal Gleams | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Support Set | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultracube x300 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Black Key VIP (30 days) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Surveillance Order | $9.99 | one-time |
| Carnival Premium Benefits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultracube x980 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Dis Jackpot | $14.99 | one-time |
| Golden Tribute | $14.99 | one-time |
| In-Depth Surveillance Order | $18.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Arrest Pack II | $24.99 | one-time |
| Nymph's Somnium - Lord of Rimehowl | $24.99 | one-time |
| Azure Waltz in Solace | $24.99 | one-time |
| Ultracube x1980 | $28.99 | one-time |
| Ultracube x6480 | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful art and character designs
- 🎶 Excellent voice acting and soundtrack
- 🤝 Generous gacha system and F2P-friendly
- 📚 Engaging and well-written story
- 🧠 Challenging yet enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Difficulty spikes and steep learning curve
- ⏱️ Slow energy recharge and limited playtime
- 🔇 Occasional voice acting issues
- 🔍 Unintuitive UI and hidden features
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen issues in certain stages
- Freezing and performance problems on some devices

**Requested features**

- More male characters
- Ability to reset character levels
- Faster energy recharge or alternative ways to play


### OUTERPLANE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outerplane-strategy-anime/id1630880836)

Embark on an epic isekai adventure with a summoned Earthling seeking revenge. Engage in strategic turn-based combat featuring cinematic skill chains and a Burst system. Collect and battle with high-quality 3D anime heroes in an immersive story.

**Highlights:** Turn-based action with skill chains, Explosive Burst system, High-quality 3D anime heroes, Immersive epic story, Character-specific side stories

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (109)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Steam Launch! Super Deal Pack | $0.59 | one-time |
| Welcome Recruitment Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Veronica Premium Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Conqueror Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4 Stars Legendary Weapon Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Step-Up II | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3rd Anniversary Hot Deal Pack V | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3rd Anniversary Hot Deal Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3rd Anniversary Step-Up II | $0.99 | one-time |
| Prelude to the Festival Step-Up II | $0.99 | one-time |
| Primine Recruitment Booster | $0.99 | one-time |
| (Limited) Valentine Special Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| New Year Lucky Pouch I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Login Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| New Master Support Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| (Limited) Recruit Support Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| DanMachi Celebration Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skadi Recruit Booster I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Delta Recruit Support | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chocolate Squad Step-Up I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Request: Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bandit Chase Clear Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Stamina Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Recruitment Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Login Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday Assortment I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Blue Dragon’s Lucky Bag I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nostalgia Step-Up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tourist's Step-Up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Heatwave Cop Delta Booster I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Step-Up III | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kitsune of Tamamo-no-Mae Booster I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Night of the Living Soulslayer | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3rd Anniversary Package I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Skadi Recruit Booster I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Omega Nadja Recruitment Booster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wanderer's Step Up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Year Lucky Pouch II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Step-up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dimensional Crossroads Step-Up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Master Support Pack II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Summer Dream Step-Up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| (Limited) Liselotte Booster | $2.99 | one-time |
| DanMachi Celebration Pack II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wax Wings’ Step-Up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Archdemon of Hubris Step-Up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Happy New Year Step-Up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Year's Step-Up I | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Midwinter Night's Dream I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Caren Recruit Support Pack I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Anniversary Pack I | $2.99 | one-time |
| OUTERPLANE Festival Step-Up II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kitsune Recruitment Celeb Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| GardenerofaForgottenParadiseI | $2.99 | one-time |
| Poolside Trickster Pack II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Valentine Adventure Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Veronica Premium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mirsha Adventure Pack 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Limited Demiurge Recruitment I | $5.99 | one-time |
| Midsummer Festival I | $5.99 | one-time |
| Veronica Premium Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Summer Step-Up II | $6.99 | one-time |
| (Limited) OmegaNadja Booster I | $6.99 | one-time |
| Spatiotemporal Rift Step-Up II | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gnosis Delta Recruit Booster I | $6.99 | one-time |
| Automaton's Step-Up II | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gnosis Dahlia Recruit BoosterI | $6.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Step-Up II | $6.99 | one-time |
| (Limited)Descent Support PackI | $6.99 | one-time |
| Limited  Bingo Point Pack I | $6.99 | one-time |
| Festival Celebration! Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Eva’s Special Ether Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday Recruitment Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Heatwave Cop Delta Booster II | $9.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Skadi Booster II | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stamina Pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| Conqueror Pack III | $10.99 | one-time |
| Baker Recruit Pack II | $10.99 | one-time |
| Anniversary Step-Up II | $10.99 | one-time |
| BellCranelRecruitSupportPack I | $10.99 | one-time |
| Ryu Lion Recruit SupportPack I | $10.99 | one-time |
| Automaton's Step-Up III | $10.99 | one-time |
| Archdemon of Hubris Step-UpIII | $10.99 | one-time |
| New Year's Step-Up II | $10.99 | one-time |
| Holy Night's Dianne Recruit I | $10.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Step-Up III | $10.99 | one-time |
| Anniversary Pack II | $10.99 | one-time |
| Kitsune Recruitment Pack II | $10.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Event Pack I | $10.99 | one-time |
| Limited  Bingo Point Pack II | $10.99 | one-time |
| Midsummer Night Fireworks II | $10.99 | one-time |
| Poolside Trickster Pack III | $10.99 | one-time |
| Iota World Splash I | $10.99 | one-time |
| Tourist's Step-Up III | $13.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Rush Skadi Booster III | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special + Premium Pass(231121) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special+Premium Pass (240116) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special+Premium Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium +Special Pass(260519) | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3rd Anniversary Step-Up III | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass+Special Pass(260210) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium+Special Pass(251118) | $19.99 | one-time |
| DanMachi Celebration Pack III | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tourist's Step-Up IV | $22.99 | one-time |
| OUTERPLANE Festival Step-UpIII | $22.99 | one-time |
| Poolside Trickster Pack IV | $22.99 | one-time |
| K's Special Ether Pack | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth animations
- 🎨 Beautiful character designs
- 📚 Engaging story and lore
- 👍 Generous free-to-play rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Concerning monetization practices
- 🕹️ Lack of diverse character roster
- 🕰️ Slow progression and grindy gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues after updates
- Data loss and account resets
- Crashes during long battles

**Requested features**

- Add more male characters
- Improve PvP and guild systems
- Implement auto-repeat and skip options
- Increase drop rates and pity system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Path to Nowhere free?

Path to Nowhere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is OUTERPLANE free?

OUTERPLANE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Path to Nowhere or OUTERPLANE?

Path to Nowhere is rated higher. Path to Nowhere averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while OUTERPLANE averages 4.7 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do Path to Nowhere or OUTERPLANE have ads?

OUTERPLANE shows ads; Path to Nowhere does not.

### Which is updated more often, Path to Nowhere or OUTERPLANE?

Path to Nowhere ships an update every 2 months, and OUTERPLANE fortnightly. Most recently, Path to Nowhere was updated on September 24, 2026 and OUTERPLANE on September 22, 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.*