Comparison

Finke Desert Race vs The Pathless

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

Head to head
About

Finke Desert Race

Experience the thrill of the Finke Desert Race. Choose from unique vehicles, earn in-game currency, and maintain your ride in the garage. Customize your vehicle's appearance to match your style.

Highlights
  • Iconic desert race simulation
  • Three distinct vehicle types
  • In-game currency for upgrades
  • Vehicle repair and part upgrades
  • Customizable vehicle appearance
Features
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Compete in the iconic Finke Desert Race and see if you can make it all the way and back! Choose from three distinct vehicles, each with their own unique playstyle! Earn Finkaroos from every race, the further you get the more you earn! Look after your vehicle and it will look after you! The Garage is where you can repair and upgrade your parts. Customise your vehicle's look to suit your style!

About

The Pathless

Embark on a mythic adventure as an archer and eagle companion to dispel a curse. Explore a vast open world, master fluid archery while moving at high speeds, and hunt corrupted spirits in epic battles. Uncover the island's dark history through puzzles and exploration.

Highlights
  • Archery and falconry mechanics
  • Fluid movement and acrobatics
  • Open-world exploration
  • Puzzle solving in ancient ruins
  • Epic boss battles
  • Eagle companion
Features
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*ATTENTION* Works with compatible Apple devices below. From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is the mythic adventure of an archer and an eagle in a vast forest. Archery and Falconry Become the Hunter, a master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that grips the world. Forge a connection with your eagle companion and soar through the air. Perform fluid acrobatics and execute awesome trick shots with a unique archery system that allows effortless shooting while moving at high speeds. Explore an Open World Forge your own path through a beautiful open world packed with secrets to find. Traverse misty forests, lush meadows and snowy tundras. Discover the dark history of the island as you solve puzzles in ancient ruins and bound across the treetops. Hunt Corrupted Spirits Giant corrupted spirits lurk in the woods. Use all your skill to hunt them down, but be careful not to become the hunted yourself. Engage in epic battles against the cursed beasts to restore light to the land. The bond with your eagle and the fate of the world hang in the balance. This game is compatible with the following Apple devices: iPhone - 7th generation and higher iPhone SE - 2nd generation iPad - 6th generation and higher iPad Air - 3rd generation and higher iPad mini - 5th generation and higher iPod touch - 7th generation iPad Pro - 2nd generation and higher

Screenshots

Finke Desert Race4 screens
The Pathless4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Finke Desert Race at Free against The Pathless's $9.99. Finke Desert Race also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Finke Desert Race is free to download; The Pathless costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Finke Desert Race versus The Pathless: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFinke Desert RaceThe Pathless
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating—4.4 (44 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better64.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—44 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size721 MB3.1 GB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperChristopher KimaniAnnapurna Games, LLC

Customer experience

Finke Desert Race

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

The Pathless

All ratings43 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral4.7%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive64.2%
Neutral13.2%
Negative22.6%

Bugs and requests

Finke Desert Race

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

The Pathless

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Game crashes on launch
  • Game crashes after loading screen
  • Game crashes randomly
  • Stuck in a glitch underwater
  • Sound disappears in the game
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  • Micro-freezes and low FPS before crashing
  • Third boss impossible to defeat

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add option to disable autorun
  • Port Ico and Shadow of the Colossus
  • Sequel or another game from the studio
  • Option to select 60 fps
  • Add rumble support on iPads with controllers
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  • Add TV and Mac support
  • Add active adjustment of picture effect
  • Allow reinstallation on Apple TV like Apple Arcade
  • More optimization for devices
  • Adjustable graphics and sound settings based on device performance

In-app purchases

None

Finke Desert Race

No in-app purchases

None

The Pathless

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Finke Desert Race free?
Finke Desert Race is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Pathless free?
The Pathless costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Finke Desert Race or The Pathless have ads?
Neither Finke Desert Race nor The Pathless shows ads.

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