Comparison

Game XO vs PathFill

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

Head to head
About

Game XO

Features
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Experience Tic-Tac-Toe (also known as Gomoku) like never before on your iOS device! Play anytime, challenge your friends, and compete with players worldwide in the ultimate 5-in-a-row classic! Features: - Strategic 5-in-a-Row Gameplay: Enhance your skills with this evolution of classic Tic Tac Toe. - Multiple Modes: Enjoy Single-Player, Hotseat, or Online Multiplayer matches. - Three local AI difficulty modes: Easy, Medium, and Hard โ€“ choose the mode that best suits your preferred play style. - Introducing the new, unbeatable Very Hard mode. - Optimized for iPhone and iPad: Intuitive design and vibrant graphics on your wrist. - Global Play: Connect instantly with players worldwide.

About

PathFill

Features
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Find calm and push your limits. PathFill is more than a number-connection game; it is a visual and tactile feast for your senses. By simply connecting numbers in order, like โ€œ1 โ†’ 2 โ†’ 3โ€, you must use logic to fill every single cell on the grid. What starts as a simple rule quickly evolves into endless possibilities across different grid sizes. Core Features - Massive level library: Enjoy over 10,000 carefully crafted levels, spanning four difficulty tiers from Beginner to Master. - Daily Challenge: Compete alongside players around the world with a unique puzzle every day, refreshed at 00:00 UTC+0, and collect exclusive honor badges. - Aurora aesthetics: Dive into the signature โ€œAuroraโ€ gradient theme, enhanced with snow and spark particle effects to create a stunning puzzle interface. - Immersive feel: With deep integration of iOS Haptics, every connection delivers a satisfying tactile punch; Apple Music support lets you solve puzzles to the rhythm of your favorite tracks. - Mental competition: Full Game Center support lets you chase global leaderboards, while the achievement system records every step of your progress. Gameplay - Simple and intuitive: Slide your finger to connect numbers, making sure paths do not overlap and every cell on the grid is filled. - Smart hints: Stuck on a tricky level? Spend your in-game points to unlock hints and break through roadblocks. - Pure experience: A minimalist interface with full dark mode support reduces eye strain and saves battery for long puzzle sessions.

Screenshots

Game XO4 screens
PathFill4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Game XO at none against PathFill's 4. Game XO also leads on ads (none vs shown). PathFill's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. PathFill sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Game XO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Game XO ships an update every 2 days, PathFill daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Game XO versus PathFill: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGame XOPathFill
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysDaily โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.217.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size29 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMikhail SevboHai-Chou Wang

In-app purchases

None

Game XO

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

PathFill

One-time4
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • 10 Points$1.99
  • 50 points$8.99
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  • 100 points$15.99

Questions

Is Game XO free?
Game XO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PathFill free?
PathFill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Game XO or PathFill have ads?
PathFill shows ads; Game XO does not.
Which is updated more often, Game XO or PathFill?
Game XO ships an update every 2 days, and PathFill daily. Most recently, Game XO was updated on October 7, 2026 and PathFill on October 8, 2026.

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