Comparison

CookieRun vs NOVA PATH

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

Head to head
About

CookieRun

Assemble a team of Cookies and watch them battle enemies automatically. Collect and upgrade your Cookies to create the ultimate dream team for an engaging idle RPG experience.

Highlights
  • Automatic Cookie battles
  • Cookie team building
  • Cookie collection and upgrades
  • Idle progression
  • Enemy combat
Features
Currently charting
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The Cookies are back in an all-new massive AFK idle RPG! Assemble a powerhouse squad of up to 12 legendary Cookies, collect 70+ heroes and pets, and auto battle enemies even offline! FEATURES: - EPIC 12-COOKIE SQUAD COMBAT Why settle for less when you can bring 12? Deploy huge Cookie battalions and watch the screen erupt in skill combos! Mix and match elements, roles, and skill combos to create chaotic tactical synergies that wipe out enemy waves instantly. - EFFORTLESS AFK IDLE PROGRESSION Enjoy true idle RPG gameplay! Your Cookies auto-fights 24/7, harvesting upgrade resources while you are offline. Jump back in, claim your rewards, and power up instantly. - COLLECT & EVOLVE 70+ COOKIES & PETS Summon a vast roster of legendary Cookies, adorable Pets, and powerful gears. Level up your heroes, unlock game-changing skills, and build the ultimate battle squad. - COMPETITIVE ARENA & SPECIAL GAME MODES Climb the leaderboards in Arena PvP battles! Challenge high-tier floors in the Plaque Tower, slay colossal bosses, and farm legendary loot across diverse game modes. - GROW FASTER WITH GUILD ALLIES Team up with friends and players worldwide! Lend a helping hand to Guild members, unlock exclusive team buffs, and earn shared rewards to boost your account progression faster. Ready to lead your Cookies to victory? Download CookieRun: Crumble today! ※ Service Access Permission Guide [Required Access Permissions] None [Optional Access Permissions] Notifications: For updates on in-game events, benefits, and more You can enjoy the game without granting these permissions Note: Some features may be limited if optional permissions aren't granted [How to Manage Permissions] Settings > Privacy > Select permission > Toggle on/off as desired ※ Playing as a guest? Your game data will be lost if you uninstall the app. Developer Contact: Devsisters Seoul, Republic of Korea, Gangnam-gu Dosan-daero 327, Sinsa-dong, SGF Cheongdam Tower 06019 2118797881 1729215126274312 Gangnam-gu Office Phone: +82-2-1899-3674

About

NOVA PATH

Features
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Trace the stars. Make ten. NOVA PATH is a pixel puzzle about drawing one continuous path through adjacent number stars that add up to 10. Play a quick solo round, challenge the same daily board as everyone else, or race a friend live. ■ Find your own path • Random Practice: Find as many paths to 10 as you can in 90 seconds. • Daily Constellation: Play one shared board each day and climb today's ranking. • Grow a Star: Connect numbers and merge the stars you create, from a tiny seed to a galaxy. ■ Race a friend live • Shared Rush: Claim paths first on one shared board. • Parallel Race: Solve matching boards side by side. • Meteor Clash: Build combos to lock stars on your rival's board. Watch your friend's path appear in real time. Create a room, share the five-character code, and start playing. ■ A new record every day Follow today's ranking, your classic best, and the all-time hall of fame in one place. No account setup is required. NOVA PATH supports Korean, English, and Japanese. If you enjoy number puzzles, one-stroke challenges, and finding the perfect route, your first star path is waiting.

Screenshots

CookieRun4 screens
NOVA PATH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NOVA PATH at none against CookieRun's 49. NOVA PATH also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). CookieRun's advantage is chart position (#85 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. CookieRun sells 48 one-off in-app purchases. NOVA PATH asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CookieRun ships an update every 9 days, NOVA PATH every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
CookieRun versus NOVA PATH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCookieRunNOVA PATH
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#85 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size774 MB79 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDevsistersPIL GWON KIM

In-app purchases

48 purchases

CookieRun

One-time48
  • Nameless Cake Hound Pack$0.99
  • Extra Value Pack Vol.1$0.99
  • Shocking 2000% Jackpot Pack$0.99
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  • Hot Deal Epic Gear Pack$0.99
  • Super Mega Value Pack Vol.1$0.99
  • Crystal x1$0.99
  • Crumble Starter Pack2 variants$1.99
  • Cute Friends Trio Package$1.99
  • Readyberry Welcome Pack$3.99
  • The Amazing Welcome Pack$3.99
  • Princess Bari Welcome Pack$3.99
  • Arena Ticket Pack$3.99
  • Brightseeker Welcome Pack$3.99
  • Daily Dungeon Key Set Pack$3.99
  • Unique Gear 3-Pack$3.99
  • Welcome Pack$3.99
  • Oven Wanderer Celebration Package$4.79
  • Crystal x2$4.79
  • Crumble Pass Season 4$4.99
  • Crumble Pass$4.99
  • Crumble Pass Season 2$4.99
  • Ad Removal Sugar Coating Pass$4.99
  • Crumble Pass Season 1$4.99
  • Hypercharge Pack 1$6.49
  • Special Thanks Plating Pack$6.99
  • Pomni Pick-up Pack Vol.1$7.99
  • TADC Pass$7.99
  • Princess Bari Rush Pack Vol.1$7.99
  • Princess Bari Acquisition Pack$7.99
  • Brightseeker Rush Pack Vol.1$7.99
  • Brightseeker Welcome Pack$7.99
  • Oven Wanderer Rush Pack Vol.1$7.99
  • Crystal x3$8.99
  • Oven Wanderer Rush Pack Vol.2$10.99
  • Wind Archer Pack$10.99
  • Caine Cookie 2star Pack$11.99
  • All Those Cookies Pass$11.99
  • Surprise Wisp Pack$11.99
  • Princess Bari Rush Pack Vol.2$12.99
  • Dungeon Challenger Pack$12.99
  • Brightseeker Rush Pack Vol.2$12.99
  • Majestic King Choco Drop Pack$12.99
  • Rune Crystals 3$14.99
  • Cookie Gacha Pack$14.99
  • Endless Guidance Pack$17.99
  • Pomni Pick-up Pack Vol.2$19.99
  • Wisp of Guidance Pack Vol.2$29.99
  • Light of Knowledge Pack Vol.2$29.99
None

NOVA PATH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CookieRun free?
CookieRun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NOVA PATH free?
NOVA PATH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CookieRun or NOVA PATH have ads?
Both CookieRun and NOVA PATH show ads.
Which is updated more often, CookieRun or NOVA PATH?
CookieRun ships an update every 9 days, and NOVA PATH every 2 days. Most recently, CookieRun was updated on November 3, 2026 and NOVA PATH on October 24, 2026.

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