Comparison

Slitherlink vs Mind Path

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

Head to head
About

Slitherlink

Solve logic puzzles by drawing a single loop around clues on a grid. Connect dots to form a continuous line, with no crossings or branches. Offers endless fun and intellectual challenge for puzzle enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Draw a single continuous loop
  • Surround numbered clues
  • Pure logic, no math required
  • Weekly bonus puzzles
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Auto complete clues
  • Highlight link segment
Features
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Surround each clue with lines to form one single loop! Each puzzle consists of a rectangular lattice of dots with some clues in various places. The object is to connect the dots surrounding each clue so that the number of lines equals the value of the clue and the lines around all clues form one continuous loop with no crossings or branches. Empty squares may be surrounded by any number of lines. Slitherlink are addictive loop-forming puzzles which were invented in Japan. Using pure logic and requiring no math to solve, these fascinating puzzles offer endless fun and intellectual entertainment to puzzle fans of all skills and ages. The game features 2-finger tapping for quick zoom, auto complete clues setting and a link segment highlighting option to help to avoid creating separate loops. To help see the puzzle progress, graphic previews in the puzzle list show the progress of all puzzles in a volume as they are being solved. A Gallery view option provides these previews in a larger format. For more fun, Slitherlink contains no ads and includes a Weekly Bonus section providing an extra free puzzle each week. PUZZLE FEATURES • 200 free Slitherlink puzzles • Extra bonus puzzle published free each week • Multiple difficulty levels from very easy to extremely hard • Grid sizes up to 16x22 • Puzzle library continuously updates with new content • Manually selected, top quality puzzles • Unique solution for each puzzle • Hours of intellectual challenge and fun • Sharpens logic and improves cognitive skills GAMING FEATURES • No ads • Unlimited check puzzle • Unlimited Undo and Redo • Auto complete clues • Highlight link segment • Quick zoom using 2-finger tap • Concurrently playing and saving multiple puzzles • Puzzle filtering, sorting and archiving options • Dark Mode support • Graphic previews showing puzzles progress as they are being solved • Portrait and landscape screen support (iPad only) • Track puzzle solving times • Backup & restore puzzle progress to iCloud ABOUT Slitherlink have also become popular under other names such as Fences, Loop the Loop, Loopy, Suriza, Dotty Dilemma and Number Line. Similar to Sudoku, Kakuro and Hashi, the puzzles are solved using logic alone. All puzzles in this app are produced by Conceptis Ltd. - the leading supplier of logic puzzles to printed and electronic gaming media all over the world. On average, more than 20 million Conceptis puzzles are solved each day in newspapers, magazines, books and online as well as on smartphones and tablets across the world. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.conceptispuzzles.com/index.aspx?uri=info/doc/220

About

Mind Path

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Trace your path to the perfect sum! Dive into mind-bending grid puzzles, unlock challenging mechanics, or duel players worldwide in real time. Are you ready? Welcome to Mind Path, the ultimate test of your cognitive skills. Swipe across the grid to connect numbers, reach the target sum, and conquer the board. Whether you want a relaxing mental workout or a fierce competitive challenge, your path to genius starts here. TRACE YOUR PATH • Simple to learn, hard to master. Swipe your finger to connect blocks and find the perfect mathematical sequence. • Train your brain daily with addictive logic challenges. UNLOCK 23 MIND-BENDING MECHANICS • Night Mode: Can you solve the grid in the dark? • Flash Memory: Memorize the board before it disappears. • Environmental Hazards: Navigate around Fragile glass, slide on Icy floors, and avoid Poison traps. • Mirror Mode: Reverse your thinking to find the solution. CONQUER 1996 LEVELS OF PURE LOGIC • Progress through an epic campaign featuring nearly 2,000 unique, hand-crafted stages. • Can you survive until Level 1996 and claim your place in "The Grand Final" Hall of Legends? DUEL PLAYERS WORLDWIDE IN REAL TIME • 1v1 Multiplayer: Enter the arena and battle opponents globally on the exact same seed! • Matchmaking: Fair and competitive matchmaking ensures you face worthy rivals. • Rematch System: Lost a close game? Instantly demand a rematch and prove your superiority. Stop playing basic games and start training your mind. Download Mind Path now and see if you have what it takes to reach The Grand Final! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Slitherlink4 screens
Mind Path4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Slitherlink at none against Mind Path's shown. Mind Path's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Slitherlink sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Mind Path sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slitherlink ships an update every 4 months, Mind Path weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Slitherlink versus Mind Path: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlitherlinkMind Path
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (457 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings457 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB46 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperConceptis Ltd.MEHDI KOSACA

Bugs and requests

Slitherlink

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not loading properly for some users
  • Freezing issues on login screen
  • Incompatibility with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add a dark mode option
  • Implement coloring/marking tools for loop segments
  • Provide more free puzzle content
  • Reduce pricing for puzzle packs
  • Add a rewind/undo feature to go back to previous puzzle states

Mind Path

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Slitherlink

One-time13
  • Medium Snacks 1$0.99
  • Easy Variety 1$1.99
  • Easy Variety - Large 1$1.99
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  • Medium Variety 1$1.99
  • Medium Variety - Large 1$1.99
  • Hard Variety 1$1.99
  • Easy Variety 2$1.99
  • Medium Variety 2$1.99
  • Hard Variety 2$1.99
  • Big & Easy 1$1.99
  • Big & Medium 1$1.99
  • Hard Variety - Large 1$1.99
  • Big & Tough 1$1.99
7 purchases

Mind Path

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Mind Pass$0.997 Days
One-time6
  • 1,000 Coins Pack$0.99
  • Welcome Pack$1.99
  • 5,000 Coins Pack$3.99
Show 3 more
  • No Ads VIP$4.99
  • 15,000 Coins Pack$9.99
  • 5.0000 Altın Paketi$24.99

Questions

Is Slitherlink free?
Slitherlink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mind Path free?
Mind Path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Slitherlink or Mind Path have ads?
Mind Path shows ads; Slitherlink does not.
Which is updated more often, Slitherlink or Mind Path?
Slitherlink ships an update every 4 months, and Mind Path weekly. Most recently, Slitherlink was updated on October 15, 2026 and Mind Path on October 1, 2026.

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