# Nine Night vs The Pathless

The clearest difference is ads: The Pathless at none against Nine Night's shown. The Pathless also leads on price ($9.99 vs $12.99) and ratings volume (43 vs 6). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Nine Night costs $12.99 and The Pathless $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Nine Night against 4.3 for The Pathless. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Pathless has 43 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nine Night | The Pathless |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **$9.99** |
| Rating | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nine-night/id6449096200/reviews) | **[4.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pathless/id6469709725/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | — | 64.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 838 MB | 3.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [晖 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/733722337) | [Annapurna Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242610251) |

## What reviewers say

### Nine Night

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nine-night/id6449096200)

Experience an ultra-hardcore Souls-like action-adventure game with precise combat, challenging boss fights, and environmental puzzles. This premium, pay-once experience focuses on skill-based gameplay, eschewing auto-combat and stat-padding for a true test of resolve.

**Highlights:** Ultra-hardcore Souls-like combat, Precision parry and dodge mechanics, Epic linear map exploration, Ancient puzzle solving, Breath-taking boss battles, Polished combat feel and strategic depth, External controller support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Pathless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pathless/id6469709725)

Embark on a mythic adventure as an archer and eagle companion to dispel a curse. Explore a vast open world, master fluid archery while moving at high speeds, and hunt corrupted spirits in epic battles. Uncover the island's dark history through puzzles and exploration.

**Highlights:** Archery and falconry mechanics, Fluid movement and acrobatics, Open-world exploration, Puzzle solving in ancient ruins, Epic boss battles, Eagle companion

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful world and visuals
- 📜 Engaging storyline
- 🎮 Great gameplay mechanics
- 🕊️ Relaxing and immersive experience
- 🦅 Companion eagle is perfect

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💥 Frequent crashes on launch
- 📉 Performance issues on older devices
- 🌡️ Devices getting very hot
- 🔊 Poor audio quality on iOS
- 🖱️ Lack of control over graphics/FPS

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Game crashes after loading screen
- Game crashes randomly
- Stuck in a glitch underwater
- Sound disappears in the game

**Requested features**

- Add option to disable autorun
- Port Ico and Shadow of the Colossus
- Sequel or another game from the studio
- Option to select 60 fps
- Add rumble support on iPads with controllers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nine Night free?

Nine Night costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Pathless free?

The Pathless costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Nine Night or The Pathless?

The Pathless is rated higher. Nine Night averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while The Pathless averages 4.3 from 43 ratings.

### Do Nine Night or The Pathless have ads?

Nine Night shows ads; The Pathless does not.

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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.*