# Tile Tale vs Pathi

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pathi at 1.2K against Tile Tale's 13. Pathi also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Tile Tale's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tile Tale sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Pathi sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tile Tale holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pathi has 1.2K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Tile Tale's written reviews are positive against 71% of Pathi's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tile Tale ships an update every 3 weeks, Pathi every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tile Tale | Pathi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-tale-a-minimalism-game/id577675173/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathi-physics-logic-puzzles/id1603542632/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tao Zhang](https://appshunter.io/developer/320590307) | [Zigrid Shehu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549454608) |

## What reviewers say

### Tile Tale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-tale-a-minimalism-game/id577675173)

This free puzzle game offers a simple yet engaging experience. Connect tiles of the same color to solve hundreds of built-in levels. Perfect for a quick mental break with its minimalist design and easy-to-learn gameplay.

**Highlights:** Connect same-colored tiles, Hundreds of single-player puzzles, Minimalist design, Easy to play, Free to play

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 132 Colors | Free | one-time |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Undos | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| 40 Undos | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Hints | $5.99 | one-time |
| All theme pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500 Hints | $29.99 | one-time |


### Pathi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathi-physics-logic-puzzles/id1603542632)

Guide a ball through abstract, minimalist levels by placing and rotating shapes. This offline physics puzzle game offers over 80 challenging stages that test your logic and problem-solving skills. Enjoy a relaxing yet engaging brain-training experience.

**Highlights:** Physics-based ball drop puzzles, Place, drag, and rotate shapes, Offline gameplay, Over 80 levels, Modify gravity and use portals, Abstract minimalist graphics

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer! | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Challenging yet satisfying puzzles
- 🚀 Bug-free and smooth performance
- 👍 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Intrusive ads between levels
- 🤔 Exploitable game mechanics
- 🕰️ Levels can be too easy or too short

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not loading or getting stuck on loading screen
- Progress not saving properly between sessions
- Controls not working as intended, especially with Apple Pencil

**Requested features**

- Level editor or custom level creation
- More advanced or harder levels
- Checkpoint system to save progress
- Improved controls and responsiveness


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tile Tale free?

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

### Is Pathi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tile Tale or Pathi?

Tile Tale is rated higher. Tile Tale averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Pathi averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Tile Tale or Pathi have ads?

Both Tile Tale and Pathi show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tile Tale or Pathi?

Tile Tale ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pathi every 2 months. Most recently, Tile Tale was updated on October 23, 2026 and Pathi on October 30, 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.*