Comparison

Farmer Match vs PathLock

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

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About

Farmer Match

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Welcome to Farmer Match, a highly polished match-3 puzzle adventure set on a charming farm with Farmer Ellie. Swipe, match, and solve carefully crafted puzzles to progress through the levels and unlock new areas along the way. Farmer Match is built around a deeply satisfying match-3 experience. Every level is designed to feel smooth, rewarding, and enjoyable, whether you play for a few minutes or dive into longer sessions. With thousands of levels, creative obstacles, and powerful boosters, the experience stays engaging and consistently fresh as you move forward. Smooth, high-quality animations, vibrant and highly polished visuals, and punchy sound effects make every move feel impactful. Each swipe is supported by seamless transitions, detailed animations, and crisp audio feedback that amplify every match, combo, and booster activation. The result is a puzzle experience that feels polished, responsive, and deeply satisfying from start to finish. Solve puzzles to open new areas, and uncover surprises as you advance through the game. Progress feels meaningful, rewards feel earned, and there is always something exciting waiting in the next level. THE HEART OF THE PUZZLE EXPERIENCE • Enjoy smooth and deeply satisfying match-3 gameplay with carefully designed levels! • Experience premium animations, striking visuals, and rewarding sound design in every move! • Overcome unique challenges using powerful boosters and smart strategies! • Use the Boomerang power-up to clear the board in a completely new and strategic way! • Earn coins, rewards, and special treasures as you progress through the game! • Unlock new areas by advancing through levels! The Boomerang adds a fresh strategic layer to gameplay and introduces a mechanic that sets Farmer Match apart from other puzzle games. EVENTS THAT DRIVE PROGRESSION • With Infinite Treasure, you earn continuous rewards over time! • In Weekly Race, you are matched with a small group of players each week and compete by completing levels and climbing the rankings! • Through Rabbit’s Fortune, you collect tokens during gameplay and unlock special rewards as you advance! • By completing Daily Tasks, you finish refreshed objectives every day and earn extra rewards! • As you play, Farmer Pass lets you progress and unlock additional rewards along the way! All events are designed to enhance progression and support the core experience without being required. COMPETE & CONNECT Compete with players from around the world or within your own country through global and local leaderboards, add friends, or enjoy the game entirely at your own pace. You can create or join a team, chat with teammates, and work together toward shared goals. All social and competitive features are completely optional and designed to complement the core puzzle experience without interrupting offline play. PLAY YOUR WAY • Free to play from start to finish! • No ads of any kind! • No mandatory internet connection! Farmer Match is designed to be enjoyed offline, while still offering optional online features for players who want to compete, connect, or participate in events. WHAT MAKES FARMER MATCH SPECIAL • A smooth and satisfying match-3 experience built around pure gameplay! • Premium animations, highly polished visuals, and punchy sound effects! • A charming farm setting led by Farmer Ellie! • Thousands of levels with meaningful progression! • A unique Boomerang power-up that adds a fresh strategic twist! • Engaging events, teams, and leaderboards! • A completely uninterrupted puzzle experience! Download Farmer Match now and enjoy a polished puzzle adventure on the farm with Farmer Ellie. Need help or have questions? Contact us at gamesabcm@gmail.com

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PathLock

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PathLock: Number Puzzle is a sleek, satisfying number-path game where every level has one goal: draw a single continuous route through the grid, touching the numbers in order. No guessy clutter—just clean logic and that “click” moment when the path locks in. How it works • Start at 1 • Move to 2, 3, 4… in sequence • Cover every cell with one continuous path Why you’ll like it • Fast to learn, surprisingly deep as grid sizes grow • Smooth, game-like feedback for a crisp solving flow • Achievements that reward clean runs and progress • 300 levels across multiple grid sizes with escalating challenge Premium Upgrade for a cleaner experience with no ads and instant hints. If you enjoy puzzles that feel elegant, precise, and satisfying—welcome to PathLock. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Farmer Match4 screens
PathLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Farmer Match at none against PathLock's shown. Farmer Match also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). PathLock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Farmer Match sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and PathLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Farmer Match ships an update fortnightly, PathLock every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Farmer Match versus PathLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFarmer MatchPathLock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size552 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHasan Berkay SoydemirIlker KARAMANLI

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Farmer Match

One-time10
  • Special Offer$1.99
  • Mini Offer$2.99
  • Small Offer$4.99
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  • Honey Treasure$5.99
  • Big Offer$7.99
  • Super Offer$9.99
  • Farm's Treasure$19.99
  • Cat's Treasure$39.99
  • Majestic Treasure$79.99
  • Legendary Treasure$99.99
3 purchases

PathLock

Subscriptions3
  • PathLock Premium Weekly$0.997 Days
  • PathLock Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • PathLock Premium Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Farmer Match free?
Farmer Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PathLock free?
PathLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Farmer Match or PathLock have ads?
PathLock shows ads; Farmer Match does not.
Which is updated more often, Farmer Match or PathLock?
Farmer Match ships an update fortnightly, and PathLock every 2 days. Most recently, Farmer Match was updated on October 7, 2026 and PathLock on September 30, 2026.

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