# Fairune vs Thistle's Path

The clearest difference is rating: Thistle's Path at 5.0 against Fairune's 4.5. Thistle's Path also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). Fairune's advantage is ratings volume (197 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Thistle's Path holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fairune has 197 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Fairune ships an update every 4 months, Thistle's Path every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fairune | Thistle's Path |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairune/id609432419/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thistles-path/id6787234983/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **197** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 86.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 24 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Masakazu Yonehara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339210794) | [Lance Davis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847189869) |

## What reviewers say

### Fairune

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairune/id609432419)

Embark on a retro-inspired action-puzzler RPG adventure to defeat a returning scourge. Collect powerful Spirit Icons and utilize a simple D-pad interface to navigate, manage your inventory, and save your progress.

**Highlights:** Retro action-puzzler RPG, Defeat a returning scourge, Collect Spirit Icons, D-pad movement and item selection, Inventory management, Pause and save menu

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic and charming
- 🕹 Engaging puzzle-solving and exploration
- 💎 Unique and interesting gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and visuals
- 🎶 Enjoyable soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🕹 Challenging and obtuse puzzles
- 🕹 Tedious grinding and leveling system
- 🎮 Frustrating controls and combat
- 🕰 Short overall length

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on title screen
- Graphical issues and visual glitches
- Progression-blocking bugs

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Improved tutorial and guidance
- Expanded content and story
- Fairune 2 port to mobile
- More accessibility options


### Thistle's Path

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thistles-path/id6787234983)

Engage in strategic battles by catching, trading, and fighting Nyxians. Utilize a unique pool-inspired combat system to outmaneuver opponents.

**Highlights:** Catch Nyxians, Battle Nyxians, Trade Nyxians, Pool-inspired battle system, Strategic combat

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fairune free?

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

### Is Thistle's Path free?

Thistle's Path is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fairune or Thistle's Path?

Thistle's Path is rated higher. Fairune averages 4.5 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while Thistle's Path averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Fairune or Thistle's Path have ads?

Fairune shows ads; Thistle's Path does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fairune or Thistle's Path?

Fairune ships an update every 4 months, and Thistle's Path every 4 days. Most recently, Fairune was updated on October 15, 2026 and Thistle's Path on October 12, 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.*