# Malic's Legacy vs Pathbound

The clearest difference is rating: Pathbound at 4.8 against Malic's Legacy's 4.0. Pathbound also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 33%) and ratings volume (90 vs 11). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Malic's Legacy sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Pathbound sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pathbound holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pathbound has 90 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Malic's Legacy's written reviews are positive against 70% of Pathbound's.

Malic's Legacy ships an update weekly, Pathbound every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Malic's Legacy | Pathbound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malics-legacy-text-rpg/id1672674821/reviews) | **[4.8 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathbound-running-rpg/id6748843474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **90** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **70.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Malic Labs LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672674823) | [Pyreal Software Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/950199631) |

## What reviewers say

### Malic's Legacy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malics-legacy-text-rpg/id1672674821)

Embark on a classic text-based RPG adventure with multiple character classes. Level up, battle monsters, and upgrade gear in an immersive world with incremental progression. Enjoy a seamless, ad-free experience with intuitive gameplay.

**Highlights:** Choose from Knight, Mage, or Archer classes, Battle over 45 classic RPG monsters, Complete tasks for gold and experience, Buy, upgrade, and evolve items, Track progress with detailed statistics, Ad-free gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Promotion access - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Definitive Promotion | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $34.99 | one-time |


### Pathbound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathbound-running-rpg/id6748843474)

This RPG uses your real-world runs to power your in-game hero. Explore a fantasy world, battle monsters, and collect loot by covering distance. It offers roguelite expeditions and a customizable camp.

**Highlights:** Real runs power in-game stamina, Explore a fantasy world, Battle monsters and collect loot, Roguelite expeditions, Customizable camp, Syncs with Apple Health

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Malic's Legacy free?

Malic's Legacy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pathbound free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Malic's Legacy or Pathbound?

Pathbound is rated higher. Malic's Legacy averages 4.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Pathbound averages 4.8 from 90 ratings.

### Do Malic's Legacy or Pathbound have ads?

Neither Malic's Legacy nor Pathbound shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Malic's Legacy or Pathbound?

Malic's Legacy ships an update weekly, and Pathbound every 4 days. Most recently, Malic's Legacy was updated on October 9, 2026 and Pathbound on October 20, 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.*