# blogTO vs Pathmap

The clearest difference is rating: blogTO at 4.8 against Pathmap's 3.7. blogTO also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 12%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Pathmap's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pathmap sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. blogTO asks for nothing beyond the download.

blogTO holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: blogTO has 436 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of blogTO's written reviews are positive against 12% of Pathmap's.

blogTO ships an update every 2 months, Pathmap every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | blogTO | Pathmap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (436 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blogto/id435310228/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathmap/id6478449060/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **436** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **48.2% of reviews** | 12.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Freshdaily](https://appshunter.io/developer/435310231) | [Pathmap](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444868664) |

## What reviewers say

### blogTO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blogto/id435310228)

Discover Toronto's best dining, drinking, shopping, and entertainment. Stay updated with local news and find events to attend. Access curated lists and map nearby attractions.

**Highlights:** Best of Toronto lists, Map nearby places, Find restaurants and bars, Local news updates, Event listings, Create to-do lists, Save articles and events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for Toronto news and events
- 🔍 Useful lists and recommendations
- 💻 Well-designed and easy to use
- 🌆 Helpful for visitors and locals alike

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and loading issues
- 🔒 Login and account issues
- 📱 Lack of iPad/landscape support
- 🔔 Annoying notification prompts
- 📰 Biased or political content

**Reported bugs**

- Articles cut off at the bottom
- No results or content available
- Inability to log in or create account

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved sharing functionality
- Customizable font sizes
- Horizontal/landscape mode for tablets


### Pathmap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathmap/id6478449060)

This app helps you navigate the extensive underground pedestrian walkway system in downtown Toronto. It provides a clear and easy way to find your way through the PATH, connecting buildings and transit hubs.

**Highlights:** Navigate Toronto PATH, Underground walkway directions, Connects buildings, Connects transit hubs, Easy to use

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Toronto Navigation | $2.99 | one-time |
| Navigation \| 7 days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Navigation \| 1 year | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is blogTO free?

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

### Is Pathmap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, blogTO or Pathmap?

blogTO is rated higher. blogTO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 436 ratings, while Pathmap averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do blogTO or Pathmap have ads?

blogTO shows ads; Pathmap does not.

### Which is updated more often, blogTO or Pathmap?

blogTO ships an update every 2 months, and Pathmap every 3 months. Most recently, blogTO was updated on August 11, 2026 and Pathmap on September 21, 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.*