Comparison

Path Puzzle vs Shadow Path

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

Head to head
About

Path Puzzle

Features
Read full description

Sharpen your mind with a Path Puzzle - One Line brain training puzzle game. Exercise your brain with over 5,000 puzzles.

About

Shadow Path

Features
Read full description

Memorize the maze. Escape in the dark. Shadow Path: Memory Maze is a challenging memory puzzle where every second counts. Study the maze while the lights are on, memorize the correct path, then navigate through the darkness and reach the exit before time runs out. HOW TO PLAY • Memorize the maze before the lights go out • Navigate using only your memory • Reach the exit before time runs out • Complete levels and earn stars • Use hints when you get stuck • Improve your times and climb the rankings 120 CHALLENGING LEVELS Explore 120 handcrafted maze levels that become increasingly difficult. Each level challenges your memory, focus, and navigation skills. UNLOCK UNIQUE CHARACTERS Collect diamonds and unlock different characters. Choose your favorite hero and make your journey through the darkness your own. COMPETE FOR THE BEST TIMES Complete levels as quickly as possible, collect stars, and compare your performance with players around the world. NEED HELP? Use Map, Light, and Hint abilities when a maze becomes too challenging. FEATURES • 120 handcrafted maze levels • Memory-based puzzle gameplay • Increasing difficulty • Unique unlockable characters • Stars and global rankings • Map, Light, and Hint abilities • Clean neon visual style • Quick sessions perfect for mobile Can you memorize the path before the darkness takes over? Download Shadow Path: Memory Maze and test your memory.

Screenshots

Path Puzzle4 screens
Shadow Path4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Path Puzzle at none against Shadow Path's 5. Path Puzzle also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Shadow Path sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Path Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Path Puzzle ships an update every 4 days, Shadow Path every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
Path Puzzle versus Shadow Path: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPath PuzzleShadow Path
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerhii KolisnykGokberk KARSLIOGLU

In-app purchases

None

Path Puzzle

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Shadow Path

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ads$2.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time3
  • 50 Diamonds$0.99
  • 150 Diamonds$2.99
  • 400 Diamonds$6.99

Questions

Is Path Puzzle free?
Path Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shadow Path free?
Shadow Path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Path Puzzle or Shadow Path have ads?
Shadow Path shows ads; Path Puzzle does not.
Which is updated more often, Path Puzzle or Shadow Path?
Path Puzzle ships an update every 4 days, and Shadow Path every 3 weeks. Most recently, Path Puzzle was updated on September 10, 2026 and Shadow Path on September 8, 2026.

Other comparisons