# PathPix vs Knotwords

The clearest difference is price: Knotwords at Free against PathPix's $1.99. Knotwords also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (8.1K vs 432). PathPix's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (97% vs 73%). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Knotwords is free to download; PathPix costs $1.99 up front. Knotwords sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. PathPix asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PathPix against 4.8 for Knotwords. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knotwords has 8.1K ratings behind it against 432, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of PathPix's written reviews are positive against 73% of Knotwords's.

PathPix ships an update every 17 months, Knotwords every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PathPix | Knotwords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (432 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathpix/id314306149/reviews)** | [4.8 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knotwords/id1598756238/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 432 | **8.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.8% of reviews** | 73.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#97** | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 507 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kris Pixton](https://appshunter.io/developer/314306152) | [Zach Gage](https://appshunter.io/developer/294263418) |

## What reviewers say

### PathPix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathpix/id314306149)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Draw colored paths connecting numbered pairs, with path length matching the number. Solve puzzles to reveal miniature pictures and enjoy related quotes. Features graduated difficulty and helpful tools.

**Highlights:** Draw colored paths, Connect numbered pairs, Path length matches number, Reveal miniature pictures, Graduated puzzle difficulty, Check button for incorrect paths, Pinch zoom and one-finger scrolling

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and fun
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique and innovative concept
- 👍 Great value for money
- 👍 Smooth controls and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
- 🔋 Difficulty scrolling and zooming at times
- 👎 Lack of sound effects or music
- 👎 Limited number of puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when finishing puzzles
- Zooming and scrolling issues on some devices
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- More puzzle levels and themes
- Ability to reset or replay puzzles
- Customization options (e.g. dark mode)
- Hint or assistance features for harder puzzles
- Multiplayer or leaderboard functionality


### Knotwords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knotwords/id1598756238)

A daily word puzzle game that challenges you to arrange letters into valid words across and down. Its minimal design and intuitive progression make it an engaging and accessible brain teaser.

**Highlights:** Minimalist and elegant design, Logic-based word puzzles, Daily challenges, Intuitive progression system, Valid word arrangement

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Knotwords Pro subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| Full Game | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 🚀 Simple but engaging
- 👍 Unique concept
- 👍 Addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Buggy cursor/input issues
- 🐛 Slow performance
- 🐛 Questionable word choices
- 🔋 Battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzles with missing/incorrect squares
- Incorrect words being accepted
- Puzzles not properly credited as completed
- Hints not matching the correct answers

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn off haptic feedback
- Improved cursor/input behavior
- Cloud sync across devices
- Difficulty settings
- Ability to see definitions of completed words


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PathPix free?

PathPix costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Knotwords free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PathPix or Knotwords?

PathPix is rated higher. PathPix averages 4.9 out of 5 from 432 ratings, while Knotwords averages 4.8 from 8.1K ratings.

### Do PathPix or Knotwords have ads?

Neither PathPix nor Knotwords shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PathPix or Knotwords?

PathPix ships an update every 17 months, and Knotwords every 10 days. Most recently, PathPix was updated on October 19, 2026 and Knotwords 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.*