Comparison

PathFill vs RetroQix

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

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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 “1 → 2 → 3”, 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 “Aurora” 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.

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RetroQix

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RETROQIX: Territory Conquest Rediscover the golden age of arcades with a modern, high-speed twist! RETROQIX challenges you to reclaim the grid from chaotic bouncing enemies. Swipe to draw lines, cut off territory, and fill the screen with vibrant neon light. But be careful—if an enemy hits your trail while you're drawing, it's Game Over! CONQUER THE GRID  Your goal is simple: capture at least 80% of the game area. Use strategy and speed to trap enemies in small pockets or slice huge chunks of the field at once for massive bonus points. POWER-UP YOUR PLAY Unlock game-changing abilities to turn the tide: Slow Motion: Matrix-style bullet time to dodge impossible attacks. Freeze: Stop enemies cold in their tracks. Shield: momentary invincibility to make risky cuts. Blaster: Fight back! Shoot down enemies to clear the path. Extra Life: Now guaranteed on milestone levels to keep your run alive! FEATURES Butter-Smooth Gameplay: Optimized for 120Hz ProMotion displays. Experience zero-lag precision even on the latest iPhones. Retro aesthetic: Stunning neon visuals, scanline CRT effects, and a synthwave atmosphere. Endless Challenge: Procedurally generated levels that get harder as you progress. High Score Chase: Local leaderboards to track your best runs. Haptic Feedback: Feel every cut and collision. Are you fast enough to conquer the RetroQix grid? Download now and start slicing!

Screenshots

PathFill4 screens
RetroQix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RetroQix at none against PathFill's shown. RetroQix also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). PathFill's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. PathFill sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and RetroQix sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PathFill ships an update daily, RetroQix every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
PathFill versus RetroQix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPathFillRetroQix
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHai-Chou WangJuan Manuel Bravo

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
3 purchases

RetroQix

One-time3
  • Continue Pack (3x)$0.99
  • Premium Power-Ups$1.99
  • Premium Pack$3.99

Questions

Is PathFill free?
PathFill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RetroQix free?
RetroQix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PathFill or RetroQix have ads?
PathFill shows ads; RetroQix does not.
Which is updated more often, PathFill or RetroQix?
PathFill ships an update daily, and RetroQix every 3 days. Most recently, PathFill was updated on October 8, 2026 and RetroQix on October 24, 2026.

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