# GoopyWars vs Path of Mage

The clearest difference is rating: Path of Mage at 4.6 against GoopyWars's 3.6. Path of Mage also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 56%) and ratings volume (374 vs 48). GoopyWars's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Path of Mage sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. GoopyWars asks for nothing beyond the download.

Path of Mage holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Path of Mage has 374 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of GoopyWars's written reviews are positive against 94% of Path of Mage's.

GoopyWars ships an update every 3 weeks, Path of Mage every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoopyWars | Path of Mage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goopywars/id6748688329/reviews) | **[4.6 (374 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/path-of-mage/id6749567383/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **374** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 102 MB | 302 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cameo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543001166) | [Guangzhou Obelisk Network Technology Co., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706457560) |

## What reviewers say

### GoopyWars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goopywars/id6748688329)

Construct a wobbly tower of goops and battle your way up the leaderboards. This physics-based auto-combat game lets you build and fight for dominance.

**Highlights:** Build precarious goop towers, Physics-based auto combat, Fight for top ladder spot, Competitive gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game concept
- 💡 Interesting game mechanics
- 🚀 Simple and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of content and features
- 🤖 Questionable PVP opponents

**Reported bugs**

- Spawner unit movement issues
- Card opening GUI bugs
- Audio mute not persisting
- Commando unit imbalance

**Requested features**

- More troops and units
- Additional game modes
- Customization options (skins, colors)
- Better audio/visual polish


### Path of Mage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/path-of-mage/id6749567383)

Engage in a dark pixel-style tower defense game where you recruit heroes, forge powerful gear with random stats, and craft unique builds to defeat monster hordes. Enjoy strategic progression through dungeons and expeditions, with automated combat for relaxed gameplay.

**Highlights:** Dark pixel art style, Deep build crafting system, Dynamic skill synergy, Three-tiered strategic progression, AFK gameplay automation, Fortress siege defense

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Purchase | $0.99 | one-time |
| com.gzfjb.mfadom.1501 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Energy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Privilege Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Fund 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| com.gzfjb.mfadom.304 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ad-free Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| com.gzfjb.mfadom.1404 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Card | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game with potential
- 👍 Intriguing and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Customizable experience
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Flexible and lets you customize character

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ad-related bug with storage slots
- 🔍 Needs better item descriptions in shop

**Reported bugs**

- Ad-related bug with storage slots

**Requested features**

- Add a Discord community
- Improve item descriptions in shop


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GoopyWars free?

GoopyWars is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Path of Mage free?

Path of Mage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GoopyWars or Path of Mage?

Path of Mage is rated higher. GoopyWars averages 3.6 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Path of Mage averages 4.6 from 374 ratings.

### Do GoopyWars or Path of Mage have ads?

Both GoopyWars and Path of Mage show ads.

### Which is updated more often, GoopyWars or Path of Mage?

GoopyWars ships an update every 3 weeks, and Path of Mage every 6 weeks. Most recently, GoopyWars was updated on November 5, 2026 and Path of Mage on November 5, 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.*