Comparison

Math Path Builder vs PathSum

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

Head to head
About

Math Path Builder

A logic puzzle game where players connect paths from a starting point to multiple goals. Numbers and modifiers must be used to ensure the path's sum reaches the exact value of each goal. The game features a global ranking system based on highest completed level.

Highlights
  • Generated levels with increasing difficulty
  • Connect paths from origin to multiple goals
  • Use numbers and modifiers for calculations
  • Sequential mathematical operations
  • Online global ranking system
  • No accounts, ads, or in-app purchases
Features
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Challenge yourself at generated levels that get harder and harder. The goal is simple: Connect the path from the origin to all goals, but the numbers need to add up! Every level has exactly one start position. You have one or many goal positions which exact value you need to reach. You can guide a path from the start to each goal. The path can split. Use numbers or modifiers to reach the goals value. Mathematic operations are always done in sequence. The game includes a rudimentary online rank which simply tells you which global rank you have based on your highest completed level. No accounts needed, no advertisements or in-game purchases. The game is completely free. Enjoy!

About

PathSum

A fast-paced number puzzle game where you connect adjacent numbers to reach a target sum. Tiles cascade away and refill, keeping the challenge going as the game speeds up. Enjoy smooth controls and satisfying feedback.

Highlights
  • Drag and tap controls
  • Cascading tile refill
  • Increasing difficulty curve
  • High score tracking
  • Sound effects and haptic feedback
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PathSum — Number Path Puzzle PathSum is a fast-paced number puzzle game that challenges your mental math and pattern recognition under pressure. Drag or tap a path through the grid, connecting adjacent numbers that add up to the target. Hit the target and the tiles cascade away — new numbers drop in and the game keeps going. No dead ends, no waiting. Simple to learn. Hard to put down. How to play: Drag or tap adjacent tiles to build a path Your path sum must equal the target number Hit the target and tiles clear, new ones drop in The game speeds up as you level up — can you keep pace? Features: Smooth drag and tap controls Cascading tile refill — the grid never runs out Difficulty curve that ramps up every few chains High score tracking Satisfying sound effects and haptic feedback

Screenshots

Math Path Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PathSum at none against Math Path Builder's 10. PathSum also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 1). Math Path Builder's advantage is device support and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating and monetization model 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. Math Path Builder sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. PathSum asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Math Path Builder against 5.0 for PathSum. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PathSum has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Math Path Builder versus PathSum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath Path BuilderPathSum
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (13 ratings)
Number of ratings113 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGERMAPUR APPS PTE. LTD.ALEXANDER JAMES ELCHIK

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Math Path Builder

One-time10
  • Cyan Pack$0.99
  • Purple Pack$0.99
  • Lightning Pack$2.99
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  • Ice Pack$2.99
  • Nature Pack$2.99
  • Metal Pack$2.99
  • Party Pack$4.99
  • Aurora Pack$4.99
  • Volcano Pack$4.99
  • MPB Pack$12.99
None

PathSum

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Path Builder free?
Math Path Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PathSum free?
PathSum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Math Path Builder or PathSum?
Math Path Builder and PathSum are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 13 ratings respectively.

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