# Pathways+ vs Jelmata

The clearest difference is ads: Pathways+ at none against Jelmata's shown. Pathways+ also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pathways+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Jelmata sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pathways+ against 5.0 for Jelmata. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pathways+ has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pathways+ ships an update every 3 days, Jelmata every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pathways+ | Jelmata |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathways-plus/id6758405139/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jelmata-strategy-board-game/id6761277532/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mura Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767718851) | [Matthew Motoki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876148131) |

## What reviewers say

### Pathways+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathways-plus/id6758405139)

Engage your logic and spatial reasoning with a relaxing Hashi puzzle game. Discover elegant solutions to daily challenges and hundreds of levels at your own pace. Enjoy a satisfying puzzle experience with simple rules and a minimalist design.

**Highlights:** Daily logic puzzles, Hundreds of levels, Relaxing gameplay, No timers or counters, Simple logic rules, Minimalist design

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pathways++ | $4.99 | one-time |


### Jelmata

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jelmata-strategy-board-game/id6761277532)

A unique strategy board game where your score is the product of connected component sizes. Place cells to expand your groups, strategically blocking opponents or creating new scoring opportunities. Master four AI difficulties or challenge friends locally.

**Highlights:** Score based on connected component product, Four AI difficulties, Local multiplayer mode, Multiple board sizes, Global leaderboard, Hint system

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Hint Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 Hint Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jelmata Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hint Credits | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pathways+ free?

Pathways+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Jelmata free?

Jelmata is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pathways+ or Jelmata?

Pathways+ and Jelmata are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Pathways+ or Jelmata have ads?

Jelmata shows ads; Pathways+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pathways+ or Jelmata?

Pathways+ ships an update every 3 days, and Jelmata every 2 days. Most recently, Pathways+ was updated on October 31, 2026 and Jelmata on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*