# CookieRun vs NOVA PATH

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 (#86 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CookieRun sells 48 one-off in-app purchases. NOVA PATH asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | CookieRun | NOVA PATH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookierun-crumble-idle-rpg/id6749251466/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#86** | — |
| Size | 774 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Devsisters](https://appshunter.io/developer/311464410) | [PIL GWON KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/508456856) |

## What reviewers say

### CookieRun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookierun-crumble-idle-rpg/id6749251466)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (48)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nameless Cake Hound Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Value Pack Vol.1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shocking 2000% Jackpot Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hot Deal Epic Gear Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Mega Value Pack Vol.1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crystal x1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crumble Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cute Friends Trio Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Readyberry Welcome Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Amazing Welcome Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Princess Bari Welcome Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Arena Ticket Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Brightseeker Welcome Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daily Dungeon Key Set Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unique Gear 3-Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Oven Wanderer Celebration Package | $4.79 | one-time |
| Crystal x2 | $4.79 | one-time |
| Crumble Pass Season 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crumble Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crumble Pass Season 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal Sugar Coating Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crumble Pass Season 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hypercharge Pack 1 | $6.49 | one-time |
| Special Thanks Plating Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pomni Pick-up Pack Vol.1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| TADC Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Princess Bari Rush Pack Vol.1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Princess Bari Acquisition Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Brightseeker Rush Pack Vol.1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Brightseeker Welcome Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Oven Wanderer Rush Pack Vol.1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Crystal x3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Oven Wanderer Rush Pack Vol.2 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Wind Archer Pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| Caine Cookie 2star Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| All Those Cookies Pass | $11.99 | one-time |
| Surprise Wisp Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Princess Bari Rush Pack Vol.2 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Dungeon Challenger Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Brightseeker Rush Pack Vol.2 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Majestic King Choco Drop Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Rune Crystals 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Cookie Gacha Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Endless Guidance Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Pomni Pick-up Pack Vol.2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Wisp of Guidance Pack Vol.2 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Light of Knowledge Pack Vol.2 | $29.99 | one-time |


### NOVA PATH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-path/id6804417936)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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