# Idle Gladiator Arena vs PathBloom

The clearest difference is update cadence: PathBloom at every 2 weeks against Idle Gladiator Arena's every 5 months. PathBloom also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Idle Gladiator Arena's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Gladiator Arena sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and PathBloom sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PathBloom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Gladiator Arena has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Idle Gladiator Arena ships an update every 5 months, PathBloom every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Gladiator Arena | PathBloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-gladiator-arena/id6739828656/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathbloom-walking-game/id6792167017/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 30.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 254 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Solid Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625798412) | [Simple Tree LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/328416954) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Gladiator Arena

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-gladiator-arena/id6739828656)

Manage a Roman gladiator arena by capturing, training, and equipping fighters. Watch them battle for glory and profit, earning income from victories and training. Upgrade your gladiators and unlock new arenas to become the ultimate champion.

**Highlights:** Manage gladiator arena, Capture and train slaves, Equip gladiators, Epic gladiator duels, Upgrade gladiators, Unlock new arenas, Earn income from battles and training

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15 Ad Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 Hour Offline | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50% Income Boost | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50% Income +1Hour+300Diamonds | $5.99 | one-time |
| 3 Hours Offline | $5.99 | one-time |
| 70 Ad Tickets | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100% Income Boost | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100%Income+3Hours+500Diamonds | $11.99 | one-time |
| 7 Hours Offline | $11.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Diamonds | $11.99 | one-time |
| 12 Hours Offline | $24.99 | one-time |
| 23 Hours Offline +1000Diamonds | $24.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Diamonds | $24.99 | one-time |
| Add Income Diamonds+AdRemoval | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6500 Diamonds | $59.99 | one-time |
| 14000 Diamonds | $124.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Engaging and fun gameplay
- ⏱️ Good idle/offline mechanics
- 🎮 PvP and boss features available
- 👍 No intrusive popup ads
- 🎨 Detailed art and attention to detail

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and crashes on iPad
- 🐛 Timer bug - offline progress not tracking
- 🐛 PvP formation/team selection broken
- 🐛 Gladiators fleeing arena unexpectedly
- 🐛 Ad rewards giving wrong rarity items

**Reported bugs**

- Timer bug - time doesn't advance when offline
- PvP formation placement not working
- Gladiators fleeing arena despite maxed guards
- Ad rewards giving incorrect rarity (purple shows as green)
- Game crashes on iPad after 10 levels

**Requested features**

- Clear PvP team selection tutorial or UI fix
- Different level designs to reduce repetitiveness
- Unlock more buildings and features
- Gladiator shard stockpiling with military supervisor
- Sound effects and audio implementation


### 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 Idle Gladiator Arena free?

Idle Gladiator Arena is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PathBloom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Idle Gladiator Arena or PathBloom?

PathBloom is rated higher. Idle Gladiator Arena averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while PathBloom averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Idle Gladiator Arena or PathBloom have ads?

Both Idle Gladiator Arena and PathBloom show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Gladiator Arena or PathBloom?

Idle Gladiator Arena ships an update every 5 months, and PathBloom every 2 weeks. Most recently, Idle Gladiator Arena was updated on October 15, 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.*