Comparison

PathSums vs Fold & Solve

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

Head to head
About

PathSums

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
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PathSums is a numeric puzzle game. You are presented with a grid of numbers and operations, a starting point and a goal. The object is to move from square to square trying to reach the target value.

About

Fold & Solve

Features
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Fold paper. Punch a hole. Unfold - and see if you nailed it. Fold & Solve is a satisfying spatial puzzle game where you fold a sheet of paper, punch through all the layers at once, and unfold to reveal whether your hole lands exactly on every target. Simple concept. Fiendishly deep. HOW TO PLAY • Drag along fold lines to fold the paper • Stack layers strategically - order matters • Tap PUNCH to punch through every layer at once • Unfold and watch the holes appear • Hit every target dot to solve the level FEATURES * 120 hand-crafted levels across 6 packs - from beginner origami to mind-bending Master Folder challenges * Daily Puzzle - a fresh spatial challenge every day * Impossible Mode - 1 punch, no hints, hidden fold lines * Hint system - stuck? Let the solver show you the next fold * Power-up cards - earned by playing, never pay-walled * Game Center leaderboards & 20+ achievements * Beautiful paper textures - washi, kraft, metallic, neon * Streak system - build your daily solving habit LEVEL PACKS Origami Basics - learn the fundamentals (free) Washi Patterns - elegant Japanese paper folds Kraft Workshop - industrial-grade challenges Metallic Fold - precision engineering puzzles Neon Paper - high-energy, high-difficulty Master Folder - for those who think they've seen it all SPATIAL REASONING, PERFECTED Used in military aptitude tests and engineering entrance exams worldwide, paper folding is one of the purest tests of spatial intelligence. Fold & Solve turns that test into an addictive game - one more level always within reach. Free to download. No ads in Origami Basics. Optional upgrades to remove ads and unlock all packs.

Screenshots

PathSums2 screens
Fold & Solve4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PathSums at none against Fold & Solve's 8. PathSums also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Fold & Solve's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 181 months). On price 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

Both are free to download. Fold & Solve sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. PathSums asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PathSums ships an update every 181 months, Fold & Solve monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
PathSums versus Fold & Solve: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPathSumsFold & Solve
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 181 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFiendsoftSoft Tricks IT Consultancy Ltd

In-app purchases

None

PathSums

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Fold & Solve

One-time8
  • 10 Hints$0.99
  • 5 Streak Shields$0.99
  • 15 Streak Shields$1.99
Show 5 more
  • 30 Hints$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • 100 Hints$4.99
  • Unlock All Packs$6.99
  • Everything Bundle$9.99

Questions

Is PathSums free?
PathSums is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fold & Solve free?
Fold & Solve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PathSums or Fold & Solve have ads?
Fold & Solve shows ads; PathSums does not.
Which is updated more often, PathSums or Fold & Solve?
PathSums ships an update every 181 months, and Fold & Solve monthly. Most recently, PathSums was updated on October 9, 2026 and Fold & Solve on October 15, 2026.

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