Word|Golf vs Pathzzle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Word|Golf
Transform a starting word into a target word by changing one letter at a time, forming a valid word with each change. Aim to complete the puzzle in the fewest possible 'swings' to achieve par or better.
- Change one letter per turn
- Form valid words
- Reach target word
- Beat par score
- Advanced dictionary for shortcuts
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Transform the tee word into the hole word by changing one letter at a time. Each intermediate word counts as a swing; the final move into the hole is automatic. Normal mode uses curated endpoints and a basic dictionary for par. Play words from the full game dictionary to find shorter routes. Advanced mode uses the full dictionary for both puzzles and par. Choose a maximum par, use hints, and compare the par, shortest, and your own paths after each puzzle. Progress saves automatically. Track solved puzzles, results at or below par, hint-free completions, and high scores separately for each mode.
Pathzzle
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Trace the one path that connects Start to Goal. Read the number clues, follow the logic, and unwind one puzzle at a time. Download Pathzzle and solve your first path in seconds. Pathzzle is a relaxing logic puzzle. You get a grid, a set of row and column clues, and one job: trace the single connected path that links Start (S) to Goal (G). The numbers tell you how many cells the path uses in each row and column, so every move is pure logic. Easy to learn, deeply satisfying to master. HOW TO PLAY - The numbers on each row and column tell you how many cells the path uses there. - Tap adjacent cells to extend your path from S to G. - Clues turn green when a line is exactly right, red when it has too many. - Solve every line, connect the path, and win. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - A calm brain workout for your commute, your coffee break, or winding down at night. - No timer, no pressure. Just you and the logic. - Sharpen your focus and train your brain, one path at a time. FEATURES - A fresh take on logic puzzles: number clues meet path finding. - 5 difficulty levels, from Easy to Extreme. - Hundreds of handcrafted puzzles, with new ones added regularly. - Handy tools: hints, reset, freeze a checkpoint, and pencil draft notes. - Auto-cross marks the cells the path cannot use, so you can focus on the logic. - Clean light and dark themes. - Sound effects and haptics you can switch on or off. - Play offline, anywhere, anytime. No internet needed. DAILY CHALLENGE - A brand new path puzzle every single day. - Build your day streak by solving the daily challenge on time. - Complete every day in a month to earn that month's medal. - Collect all 12 monthly medals across the year. Trace your first path today. Free to play, with an optional one-time purchase to remove ads. Questions or ideas? We read every message: dusanter.jerome@gmail.com Privacy policy: https://nonogrampath.jeromedusanter.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Word|Golf at none against Pathzzle's 1. Word|Golf also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Pathzzle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Word|Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.
Word|Golf ships an update every 8 days, Pathzzle every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Word|Golf | Pathzzle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | John Bergmayer | Jerome Dusanter |
In-app purchases
Word|Golf
No in-app purchases
Pathzzle
- Remove Ads (One-Time Purchase)$9.99









