# PathPix vs Strange Horticulture

The clearest difference is update cadence: Strange Horticulture at weekly against PathPix's every 17 months. Strange Horticulture also leads on chart position (#31 vs unranked) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 432). PathPix's advantage is review sentiment (97% vs 76%) and price ($1.99 vs $5.99). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

PathPix costs $1.99 and Strange Horticulture $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PathPix against 4.9 for Strange Horticulture. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 432 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of PathPix's written reviews are positive against 76% of Strange Horticulture's.

PathPix ships an update every 17 months, Strange Horticulture weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PathPix | Strange Horticulture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (432 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathpix/id314306149/reviews)** | [4.9 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strange-horticulture/id6450008138/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 432 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.8% of reviews** | 75.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#31** |
| Size | 8 MB | 522 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kris Pixton](https://appshunter.io/developer/314306152) | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) |

## What reviewers say

### PathPix

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

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


### Strange Horticulture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strange-horticulture/id6450008138)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Paid · Puzzle, #41 Top Paid · Adventure, #183 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Manage an occult plant store in a mysterious town. Discover and identify strange plants, using their unique properties to influence an unfolding narrative. Explore the surrounding lands to find new flora and unravel ancient secrets.

**Highlights:** Manage an occult plant store, Discover and identify strange plants, Use plant effects to influence story, Explore surrounding lands, Unravel dark mysteries, Pet your cat

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cozy and relaxing gameplay
- 🧠 Clever and engaging puzzles
- 🎨 Lovely art style and graphics
- 📚 Interesting and well-written story
- 🕹️ Unique and novel gameplay mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (viewing device issues, plant movement problems)
- 🔋 Battery drain and overheating issues
- 📱 Suboptimal mobile experience (small text, lack of Apple Pencil support)
- 🕰️ Short playtime, not much replayability

**Reported bugs**

- Viewing device bug preventing progress
- Plants getting stuck and unable to be moved
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More content and expanded gameplay
- Shelf/storage option for plants
- Improved mobile optimization (larger text, better controls)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PathPix free?

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

### Is Strange Horticulture free?

Strange Horticulture costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PathPix or Strange Horticulture?

PathPix is rated higher. PathPix averages 4.9 out of 5 from 432 ratings, while Strange Horticulture averages 4.9 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do PathPix or Strange Horticulture have ads?

Neither PathPix nor Strange Horticulture shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PathPix or Strange Horticulture?

PathPix ships an update every 17 months, and Strange Horticulture weekly. Most recently, PathPix was updated on September 29, 2026 and Strange Horticulture on September 27, 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.*