Comparison

Pathbound vs Monster Walk

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

Head to head
About

Pathbound

This RPG uses your real-world runs to power your in-game hero. Explore a fantasy world, battle monsters, and collect loot by covering distance. It offers roguelite expeditions and a customizable camp.

Highlights
  • Real runs power in-game stamina
  • Explore a fantasy world
  • Battle monsters and collect loot
  • Roguelite expeditions
  • Customizable camp
  • Syncs with Apple Health
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Pathbound is an RPG where your real runs power everything. Every mile you cover in the real world becomes stamina for your hero. Spend it to explore a fantasy world, battle monsters, and bring home loot. Your first week of play is free, with the whole game open. If Pathbound makes your runs better, a subscription keeps the adventure going. Pathbound is not a step counter. Record runs right in the app, or sync finished workouts from Apple Health: outdoor runs and treadmill sessions all count. HOW IT WORKS Run anywhere: record right in Pathbound, or use any app or watch that saves to Apple Health. Claim your workout in Pathbound to earn stamina. Spend stamina on expeditions: choose your route node by node, fight monsters, trigger strange events, and decide when to push deeper or retreat with your spoils. WHAT'S WAITING • A world of seven regions, from quiet forests to obsidian peaks. • Hundreds of animated monsters to hunt, each with its own drops. • Roguelite expeditions with treasure, campfires, merchants, and boss fights. • Loot with rarities and elemental modifiers, plus a Forge to improve your favorites. • A camp to grow: garden, cauldron, workbench. • Daily and weekly quests you clear with real distance. • Towns full of characters who need your help, with shops and services that open as you pitch in. • Leaderboards and guilds full of other runners. Build a shared Outpost with your guild and chase a goal together every week. MADE FOR EVERY RUNNER A twenty-minute jog is real progress. Consistency beats speed, and the game never punishes a rest day. Whether you are on your first couch-to-5K or training for a marathon, your effort moves your hero forward. Pathbound syncs with Apple Health (HealthKit). It reads your finished workouts to power the game. If you record a run in Pathbound, you can choose to save it to Apple Health too. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pathbound.app/privacy

About

Monster Walk

Transform your daily movement into in-game power in this roguelike survival RPG. Conquer hordes of monsters using your steps, activity minutes, and sleep data to evolve pets and unlock powerful abilities. Your real-world fitness fuels your in-game progression.

Highlights
  • Step-powered roguelike action
  • Monster catching and evolution system
  • Real-world health data integration
  • Hundreds of ability combinations
  • Epic boss battles
  • Tamagotchi-inspired pet nurturing
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Conquer the Horde. One Step at a Time. Monster Walk: Survive is the ultimate hybrid roguelike adventure that transforms your daily movement into devastating power. Inspired by the addictive "bullet heaven" genre, we’ve added a revolutionary twist: your survival is fueled by your fitness. Stop playing from the couch and start playing for your life. In this world, your walk to work is a training montage, and every step you take in the real world drives your monster’s evolution. SURVIVE THE ONSLAUGHT Face off against thousands of relentless monsters in high-octane action sequences. Utilize a vast arsenal of magical weapons and unique abilities to outlast the timer. It’s a pure roguelite experience—every run makes you stronger, but one mistake could be your last. Can you survive the night? CATCH, NURTURE, AND EVOLVE You don’t have to fight alone. Catch, raise, and evolve powerful pets in a deep, Tamagotchi-inspired nurturing system. Interact: Play mini-games to bond with your companions and gain vital battle boosts. Nurture: Feed and train your creatures to see them transform from cute allies into legendary beasts. Dominate: Unleash screen-clearing ultimates that turn the tide of battle. YOUR LIFE IS THE CONTROLLER We’ve integrated directly with your phone’s native health tracking to reward your active lifestyle. Your real-world data is the key to unlocking top-tier power: Steps & Walking: Every walk unlocks rare chests and attracts epic monsters to your collection. Activity Minutes: Convert your gym sessions into raw stat boosts. Sleep Tracking: Rest to recover! Use your sleep hours to unlock more monsters and rewards. ### Key Features: Active Roguelike Action: A perfect blend of skill-based dodging and auto-firing mayhem. Step-Powered Progress: Sync your daily movement to gain a literal "leg up" on the monster hordes. Deep Pet System: Dozens of unique pets to collect, each with distinct evolution paths and combat styles. Infinite Build Variety: Mix and match hundreds of abilities and skills for a different adventure every time you play. Comprehensive Health Sync: More than just a fitness tracker—we turn your steps, sleep, and activity into an epic gaming experience. Epic Boss Fights: Test your mettle against screen-filling titans that require both strategy and speed. Are you ready to walk your way to victory? The world of Monster Survive Evolution is waiting. Lace up your shoes, grab your phone, and prepare to survive. Your journey to the top of the food chain starts with a single step! Note: Monster Walk: Survive integrates with the Apple Health app to track your steps, sleep, and activity levels to provide in-game rewards. Your privacy is our priority—health data is used strictly for gameplay mechanics.

Screenshots

Pathbound4 screens
Monster Walk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pathbound at 107 against Monster Walk's 2. Pathbound also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Pathbound sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Monster Walk sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pathbound holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pathbound has 107 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pathbound ships an update every 4 days, Monster Walk weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pathbound versus Monster Walk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPathboundMonster Walk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (107 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews70.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings107 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB427 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperPyreal Software IncTalofa Games

Customer experience

Pathbound

All ratings90 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive70.3%
Neutral10.8%
Negative18.9%

Monster Walk

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pathbound

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Annual$69.991 Year
9 purchases

Monster Walk

One-time9
  • 100 Gems$0.99
  • Premium 1$1.99
  • Premium 2 Sale$2.99
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  • 550 Gems$4.99
  • 1400 Gems$9.99
  • Premium 4-2$17.99
  • 3000 Gems$19.99
  • 5000 Gems$29.99
  • 12000 Gems$59.99

Questions

Is Pathbound free?
Pathbound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Monster Walk free?
Monster Walk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pathbound or Monster Walk?
Pathbound is rated higher. Pathbound averages 4.8 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Monster Walk averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Pathbound or Monster Walk have ads?
Neither Pathbound nor Monster Walk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pathbound or Monster Walk?
Pathbound ships an update every 4 days, and Monster Walk weekly. Most recently, Pathbound was updated on November 5, 2026 and Monster Walk on October 31, 2026.

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