# Pathbound vs I'M Dead

Pathbound and I'M Dead both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Pathbound's written reviews are positive against 30% of I'M Dead's. Pathbound also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pathbound sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and I'M Dead sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Pathbound against 4.7 for I'M Dead. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 81 and 46 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Pathbound's written reviews are positive against 30% of I'M Dead's.

Pathbound ships an update every 3 days, I'M Dead weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pathbound | I'M Dead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathbound-running-rpg/id6748843474/reviews)** | [4.7 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/im-dead/id6767488876/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **81** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | **73.5% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 97 MB | 489 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pyreal Software Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/950199631) | [NADDIC GAMES Co Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/411719774) |

## What reviewers say

### Pathbound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathbound-running-rpg/id6748843474)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |


### I'M Dead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/im-dead/id6767488876)

Manage a village in Limbo, recruit and train unique heroes, and explore the Nine Circles of Hell. This game blends town management with RPG elements, offering a fresh afterlife setting with charming pixel art.

**Highlights:** Town management and village building, Hero recruitment and progression, RPG elements with skill upgrades, Hunting Zone Swipe System, Pixel art graphics, Crafting weapons and armor

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| mammon_blessing | $5.99 | per month |
| First Purchase Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| ads_5days_free | $0.99 | one-time |
| hero_growth_pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| storage_pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 首次_英雄購買_禮包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Step-up 1 Package | $1.19 | one-time |
| dead_dia_250 | $2.99 | one-time |
| enhance-package | $3.49 | one-time |
| 深淵_守護者_禮包 | $3.99 | one-time |
| membership_3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mammon's Blessing | $5.99 | one-time |
| Hero Custom Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Step-up 2 Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| membership_1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 英雄_造型_禮包 | $9.99 | one-time |
| dead_dia_950 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Hero Summon Package | $11.99 | one-time |
| Growth Package | $15.49 | one-time |
| Integrated Membership | $18.99 | one-time |
| stepup_3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| stepup_4 | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pathbound free?

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

### Is I'M Dead free?

I'M Dead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pathbound or I'M Dead?

Pathbound is rated higher. Pathbound averages 4.8 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while I'M Dead averages 4.7 from 46 ratings.

### Do Pathbound or I'M Dead have ads?

I'M Dead shows ads; Pathbound does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pathbound or I'M Dead?

Pathbound ships an update every 3 days, and I'M Dead weekly. Most recently, Pathbound was updated on October 12, 2026 and I'M Dead on October 14, 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.*