# Marble ASMR vs PathBloom

The clearest difference is rating: PathBloom at 5.0 against Marble ASMR's 4.5. Marble ASMR's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Marble ASMR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PathBloom sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PathBloom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marble ASMR has 18K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Marble ASMR ships an update weekly, PathBloom every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marble ASMR | PathBloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-asmr/id1638066088/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathbloom-walking-game/id6792167017/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 30.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 362 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [Simple Tree LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/328416954) |

## What reviewers say

### Marble ASMR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-asmr/id1638066088)

Create and manage an ASMR marble machine to earn in-game currency. Upgrade your equipment and marbles to increase your earnings and unlock new possibilities.

**Highlights:** Control ASMR marble machines, Earn in-game currency, Upgrade machines, Upgrade marbles, Build the most epic marble run

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Good concept
- 🚀 Satisfying to watch
- 👍 Fun to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔋 Overheating issues
- 🔒 Misleading ads about no ads
- 🔒 Forced ads
- 🔒 Ads interrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Buttons don't work as expected
- Marbles get stuck on screen
- Offline mode doesn't work as advertised

**Requested features**

- Add sound/ASMR features
- More level variety
- Ability to customize marble paths
- Progress tracking
- Merge all button


### PathBloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathbloom-walking-game/id6792167017)

This game transforms your walks into a colorful exploration of your surroundings. As you move, the dormant map around you blooms with color, revealing streets and sprouting virtual flowers along your path. Progress is earned through discovery, not distance, with all essential features remaining free.

**Highlights:** Color your city map by walking, Discover real-world places and landmarks, Daily walking expeditions, Time-lapse of your walking history, Customize voxel explorer and trail, Weekly and global leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Postcard Frame | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Leaf Frame | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Current Trail | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sakura Drift Trail | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wisteria Rain Trail | $1.99 | one-time |
| Maple Ember Trail | $1.99 | one-time |
| Frostlight Trail | $1.99 | one-time |
| Firefly Night Trail | $1.99 | one-time |
| Supporter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marble ASMR free?

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

### Is PathBloom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Marble ASMR or PathBloom?

PathBloom is rated higher. Marble ASMR averages 4.5 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while PathBloom averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Marble ASMR or PathBloom have ads?

Both Marble ASMR and PathBloom show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Marble ASMR or PathBloom?

Marble ASMR ships an update weekly, and PathBloom every 2 weeks. Most recently, Marble ASMR was updated on October 13, 2026 and PathBloom on October 12, 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.*