# Santa's Workshop vs PathBloom

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Santa's Workshop at none against PathBloom's 9. Santa's Workshop also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (42 vs 1). PathBloom's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PathBloom sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Santa's Workshop asks for nothing beyond the download.

PathBloom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Santa's Workshop has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Santa's Workshop ships an update every 3 weeks, PathBloom every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Santa's Workshop | PathBloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/santas-workshop-idle-game/id6738013587/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathbloom-walking-game/id6792167017/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 147 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [aleros.io LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552999210) | [Simple Tree LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/328416954) |

## What reviewers say

### Santa's Workshop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/santas-workshop-idle-game/id6738013587)

Help the elves craft toys and find Santa before it's too late in this holiday-themed idle game. Manage your workshop, care for reindeer, and complete missions to spread joy.

**Highlights:** Tap to build 25 unique toys, Offline toy crafting, Complete missions, Care for reindeer, Search for Santa, Collect achievements, Accessibility mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### PathBloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathbloom-walking-game/id6792167017)

This game transforms your walks into a colorful exploration of your surroundings. As you move, the dormant map around you blooms with color, revealing streets and sprouting virtual flowers along your path. Progress is earned through discovery, not distance, with all essential features remaining free.

**Highlights:** Color your city map by walking, Discover real-world places and landmarks, Daily walking expeditions, Time-lapse of your walking history, Customize voxel explorer and trail, Weekly and global leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Postcard Frame | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Leaf Frame | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Current Trail | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sakura Drift Trail | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wisteria Rain Trail | $1.99 | one-time |
| Maple Ember Trail | $1.99 | one-time |
| Frostlight Trail | $1.99 | one-time |
| Firefly Night Trail | $1.99 | one-time |
| Supporter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Santa's Workshop free?

Santa's Workshop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PathBloom free?

PathBloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Santa's Workshop or PathBloom?

PathBloom is rated higher. Santa's Workshop averages 4.7 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while PathBloom averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Santa's Workshop or PathBloom have ads?

PathBloom shows ads; Santa's Workshop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Santa's Workshop or PathBloom?

Santa's Workshop ships an update every 3 weeks, and PathBloom every 2 weeks. Most recently, Santa's Workshop was updated on October 7, 2026 and PathBloom 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.*