# Pow vs Mio Path

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pow at none against Mio Path's 10. Mio Path's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mio Path sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pow ships an update every 2 months, Mio Path fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pow | Mio Path |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pow-word/id348672816/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **192** | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vaibhav Electronics Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/334428561) | [OLYMPHEON B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893703099) |

## What reviewers say

### Pow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pow-word/id348672816)

Challenge yourself to form words from jumbled letters. Compete globally on leaderboards and improve your vocabulary with multiple dictionary options and difficulty modes. Enjoy an addictive word-building experience.

**Highlights:** Swipe or block-based letter selection, Form words from jumbled letters, 6, 7, or mixed letter difficulty, Choice of two dictionaries, Unlimited time mode option, Global leaderboards, Word meaning lookup

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Flexible configuration options
- 👍 Option to revert to previous layout
- 👍 Great brain exercise
- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 👍 No ads (for some users)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 New format is disappointing/terrible layout
- 👎 Harder to read and maneuver new format
- 👎 Game keeps banging on/won't fill words
- 👎 Score keeping bites the dust/all scores gone
- 👎 Hate pop-up ads

**Reported bugs**

- Word ring fills but won't fill words
- Score keeping issues/scores gone
- Letters don't fall back in order
- Some words not in dictionary
- Keyboard too slow in accepting letters

**Requested features**

- Option to revert to previous layout
- Back space button
- Repeat button
- Add 'a' at the end of the last word
- Button to put up previous word


### Mio Path

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mio-path-brain-games/id6762295482)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Jade | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,700 Jade | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rift I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rift II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Misty Town | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3,750 Jade | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6,750 Jade | $8.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Jade | $17.99 | one-time |
| 42,500 Jade | $44.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Jade | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pow free?

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

### Is Mio Path free?

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

### Do Pow or Mio Path have ads?

Both Pow and Mio Path show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pow or Mio Path?

Pow ships an update every 2 months, and Mio Path fortnightly. Most recently, Pow was updated on November 10, 2026 and Mio Path on November 9, 2026.

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