# The Pathless vs Shakedown

The clearest difference is rating: Shakedown at 4.9 against The Pathless's 4.3. Shakedown also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 64%) and price ($4.99 vs $9.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

The Pathless costs $9.99 and Shakedown $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Shakedown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of The Pathless's written reviews are positive against 92% of Shakedown's.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Pathless | Shakedown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [4.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pathless/id6469709725/reviews) | **[4.9 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakedown-hawaii/id6739521561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#195** |
| Size | 3.1 GB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Annapurna Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242610251) | [Vblank Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/943175955) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Shakedown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakedown-hawaii/id6739521561)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a 16-bit open-world adventure where you build a business empire. Complete missions, acquire properties, and sabotage rivals to dominate the island. Explore by land, sea, or air, uncovering secrets and engaging in arcade challenges.

**Highlights:** 16-bit open world exploration, Business acquisition and management, Mission-based gameplay, Sabotage competitors, Vehicle and boat traversal, Arcade challenges and side quests

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Pathless free?

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

### Is Shakedown free?

Shakedown costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Pathless or Shakedown?

Shakedown is rated higher. The Pathless averages 4.3 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Shakedown averages 4.9 from 21 ratings.

### Do The Pathless or Shakedown have ads?

Neither The Pathless nor Shakedown shows ads.

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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.*