# PathSums vs I Love Hue

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PathSums at none against I Love Hue's 4. PathSums also leads on ads (none vs shown). I Love Hue's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 181 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. I Love Hue sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. PathSums asks for nothing beyond the download.

I Love Hue holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: I Love Hue has 50K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PathSums ships an update every 181 months, I Love Hue every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PathSums | I Love Hue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathsums/id309784665/reviews) | **[4.9 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-love-hue/id1081075274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **50K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 94.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 181 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#205** |
| Size | 25 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fiendsoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/295531458) | [Zut Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/847421233) |

## What reviewers say

### PathSums

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathsums/id309784665)

A numeric puzzle game where players navigate a grid of numbers and operations. The goal is to reach a target value by moving from a starting point through the grid.

**Highlights:** Grid-based number puzzles, Operations included in grid, Start and goal points, Target value objective, Movement-based gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### I Love Hue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-love-hue/id1081075274)

**Currently charting:** #205 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

Embark on a serene puzzle adventure by arranging colored tiles into perfect spectrums. This app offers a visually tranquil experience for those who appreciate artful design and a challenge for their perception.

**Highlights:** Arrange colored tiles into spectrums, Puzzle of perception, not logic, Minimalist, modernist aesthetic, Soothing synth soundtrack, Over 900 levels, Compare performance to world average

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Prism Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Prism Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Prism Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Prism Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌈 Beautiful colors and visuals
- 🧘‍♀️ Calming and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying to complete puzzles
- 💡 Helpful for color theory and perception
- 🎨 Engaging for artists and creatives

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases required
- 🔍 Difficulty differentiating subtle color shades
- 🔇 Lack of background music option
- 🐛 Occasional ad issues and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Ads with loud audio that can't be muted
- Inability to exit a level once started

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to replay previous levels without using prisms
- More diverse puzzle shapes and layouts
- Customizable color palettes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PathSums free?

PathSums is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is I Love Hue free?

I Love Hue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PathSums or I Love Hue?

I Love Hue is rated higher. PathSums averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while I Love Hue averages 4.9 from 50K ratings.

### Do PathSums or I Love Hue have ads?

I Love Hue shows ads; PathSums does not.

### Which is updated more often, PathSums or I Love Hue?

PathSums ships an update every 181 months, and I Love Hue every 2 weeks. Most recently, PathSums was updated on October 31, 2026 and I Love Hue on November 8, 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.*