Comparison

PathPix vs Molecano

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

Head to head
About

PathPix

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
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Fall in love with PathPix! Draw bright, bold lines of color to make paths connecting pairs of colored numbers. The length of each path must equal the numbers you are connecting. There's only one way to do it! Finish solving to see the miniature picture that you have created. As an extra reward you get a quote related in some way to the picture. Witty or wise, it will give you a little something to think about as you go on to the next puzzle. ****************** PATHPIX FEATURES: Graduated puzzles, small to large, easy to expert. All puzzles unlocked always. Stuck? Use the new Check button and remove incorrect paths. Pinch zoom to make squares larger or smaller. One finger scrolling. 189 beautiful picture puzzles. ****************** New to PathPix? Not sure which PathPix to buy?  Here's the lineup: There are many different PathPix apps for your iPhone and iPad. All puzzles are different.  ---PATHPIX LITE: Wondering if PathPix is for you? Start here. It's free! ---PATHPIX: Hooked? This is the next step, with 189 graduated levels, ranging from small, easy puzzles to large, advanced level puzzles. ---PATHPIX PRO: Are you an expert? Looking for a LOT of puzzles? Then PathPix Pro is for you, with 320 puzzles ranging from Medium difficulty to Extreme. ---PATHPIX ZEN: Relaxing and addictive! 99 beautiful puzzles, including an Advanced Levels section with 12 special challengers. ---PATHPIX JOY: Keep smiling! 99 puzzles = many happy hours of PathPix fun. Small to large, easy to advanced - you'll find it all here. ---PATHPIX MAGIC: Magic of all kinds! 99 puzzles, small to huge, easy to advanced.  ---PATHPIX LAUGH: Lots more puzzles to tickle your funnybone. 202 puzzles, each with a silly joke or quote related to the puzzle picture. Small to large, easy to extreme. ---PATHPIX BOO: Silly - spooky - scary - fun! 99 puzzles for Halloween and other dark nights.  ---PATHPIX XMAS: 99 puzzles with a Christmas theme to get you in the mood for the holidays. Whether you are looking for sentiment or silliness, you will find it here. ---PATHPIX LOVE: All you need is love! 99 puzzles, easy to advanced. ---PATHPIX MAX: Some of the biggest PathPix puzzles ever. 114 GIANT-sized puzzles, over a million squares total! ---PATHPIX ART: MAXimum fun - 150 HUGE puzzles based on famous paintings, including the biggest PathPix puzzles ever made. ---PATHPIX THANKS: 99 puzzles for Thanks Giving. Easy to Expert. ---PATHPIX EDGE: Live on the edge! None of these puzzles are rectangular. 180 puzzles, all different shapes, from teeny to gigantic, easy to expert. ---PATHPIX ALICE: The original Alice comes to life as you puzzle your way through 42 truly gigantic, colorful, and FUN illustrations for Lewis Carroll's masterpiece novel, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Puzzles are based on the classic Tenniel illustrations. Complete book included.  ---PATHPIX TIME: 99 forward-looking puzzles to welcome the New Year and beyond. Small to large, easy to expert. ---PATHPIX HEX: PathPix with a difference: the paths wander about on a grid of 6-sided cells (hexagons) . Warning: twisty paths make for tricky puzzles! 179 puzzles, easy to extreme. ---PATHPIX BUBBLE: Classic PathPix on special grids with squares and rectangles of different sizes. Paths can be wild and wacky. The theme is Water, oceans to raindrops. 160 puzzles, easy to expert.   PathPix is based on the PC game "PathPix" by Kris Pixton and KpixGames

About

Molecano

Embark on a word-based adventure to help a mole navigate volcanic landscapes. String words together to create bridges and collect food across challenging lava-filled levels. This unique puzzle game offers a relaxing experience with a cool soundtrack and unlockable characters.

Highlights
  • Unique word puzzle gameplay
  • 500+ levels
  • Unlockable characters
  • Chill soundtrack
  • Word-based bridge creation
Features
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Molecano is an all-new word puzzle game from the creator of Dadish! Help Molene the mole explore volcanoes using words as a bridge. String words together so Molene can cross safely and collect all the delicious food strewn across the lava loaded levels. • A unique and challenging word puzzle game • 500 levels, with more to come • From the creator of Dadish and Super Fowlst • Cool characters to unlock • Playing this game will make you smart, probably • A good game for people who know some words • A chill soundtrack • Relax and unwind... in a volcano!

Screenshots

PathPix4 screens
Molecano4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Molecano at Free against PathPix's $1.99. Molecano also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 17 months). PathPix's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

Molecano is free to download; PathPix costs $1.99 up front. Molecano sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PathPix asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PathPix holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 432 and 109 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of PathPix's written reviews are positive against 85% of Molecano's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PathPix ships an update every 17 months, Molecano every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
PathPix versus Molecano: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPathPixMolecano
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (432 ratings) — better4.3 (109 ratings)
Positive reviews96.8% of reviews — better85.4% of reviews
Number of ratings432 — better109
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKris PixtonThomas Young

Customer experience

PathPix

All ratings432 ratings
Positive99.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.2%
Written reviews217 reviews
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.4%

Molecano

All ratings109 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral9.2%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive85.4%
Neutral7.9%
Negative6.7%

User reviews

PathPix

From 432 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Molecano

From 109 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Unique and innovative word puzzle concept
  • 🎨 Charming art style and visual design
  • 🎵 Calming, relaxing lo-fi music
  • 😌 Relaxing and stress-relieving gameplay
  • 👥 Collectible characters from other games

Room to improve

  • 📺 Too many ads despite being fewer than competitors
  • 💰 Expensive ad removal cost
  • 🐢 Slow character movement animation
  • 📱 Game map too small on phone screens
  • 🎮 Becomes repetitive after extended play

Bugs and requests

PathPix

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Molecano

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Level 137 - character won't move after placing letters
  • Level 311 - multiple reports of unsolvable/broken level
  • Level 339 - reported as extremely difficult/possibly broken
  • Level 480 - appears to have no solution
  • Level 464 - reported as impossible to pass
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  • Early levels (around level 5) - unresponsive words
  • Word extension not working consistently
  • Hint system not helpful for difficult levels

Requested features

15 requests
  • More levels beyond level 500
  • Larger game map for mobile devices
  • Ability to rotate words 360 degrees
  • Replay previous completed levels
  • Game Center/cloud save compatibility
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  • Star rating system for level performance
  • Coin rewards based on performance stars
  • Cheaper character options (50-100 coins)
  • Faster character movement speed
  • In-game dictionary function
  • Expanded word dictionary validation
  • Ability to make intersecting words like Scrabble
  • Hint system improvements
  • Support for multiple languages
  • Special interactive elements (fruits/vegetables)

In-app purchases

None

PathPix

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Molecano

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$5.99

Questions

Is PathPix free?
PathPix costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Molecano free?
Molecano is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PathPix or Molecano?
PathPix is rated higher. PathPix averages 4.9 out of 5 from 432 ratings, while Molecano averages 4.3 from 109 ratings.
Do PathPix or Molecano have ads?
Molecano shows ads; PathPix does not.
Which is updated more often, PathPix or Molecano?
PathPix ships an update every 17 months, and Molecano every 3 weeks. Most recently, PathPix was updated on September 29, 2026 and Molecano on September 23, 2026.

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