Comparison

PATHLOCK vs Wallgram

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

Head to head
About

PATHLOCK

Engage in a minimalist 1v1 strategy board game where players strategically place pawns and walls to outmaneuver opponents. Enjoy quick, skill-based matches with no luck or pay-to-win elements.

Highlights
  • 1v1 strategy, no luck
  • Easy to learn, hard to master
  • Fast matches
  • Pass-and-play mode
  • Bot opponents (Easy, Medium, Hard)
  • Online matchmaking
  • Private friend rooms
Features
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Move your pawn or place a wall. Be the first to cross the board. That's the whole rule — and the start of a thousand decisions. PATHLOCK is a clean, premium strategy board game where every turn forces a choice: race forward, or build a wall to slow your rival down. Walls can twist the path but can never fully trap an opponent, so the duel always comes down to pure tactics. Simple to learn in 30 seconds, deep enough to play for years. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • True 1v1 strategy — no luck, no dice, no pay-to-win. Just you, your opponent, and the board. • Easy to learn, hard to master — beginners start instantly, experts find endless depth. • Fast matches — a full game fits into a coffee break. GAME MODES FOR EVERY MOMENT • Pass-and-play — share one device and challenge a friend across the table. • Bot opponents — train against Easy, Medium, or Hard AI that actually fights back. • Online matchmaking — get paired with a real opponent in seconds. • Private friend rooms — share a room code and start a match with anyone, anywhere. FAIR BY DESIGN PATHLOCK is built on one promise: never pay to win. Every purchase is purely cosmetic or a convenience like removing ads. Skill decides the match — nothing else. PERFECT IF YOU LIKE • Chess, checkers, and abstract strategy • Tactical puzzles and pathfinding challenges • Quick competitive 1v1 games with friends • Board games with deep, skill-based gameplay Think two moves ahead. Block the path. Lock the win. Download PATHLOCK and start your first duel now. — Subscriptions and purchases are optional and cosmetic only. Terms: https://pathlock.bovasoft.com/terms · Privacy: https://pathlock.bovasoft.com/privacy · Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Wallgram

Features
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Discover Wallgram, the next evolution of logic puzzles! If you love Nonograms, Sudoku, or Picross, get ready for a completely fresh and brain-teasing challenge. Instead of counting traditional squares, Wallgram introduces a unique twist: irregular shapes and hidden walls. The numbers on the edge of the board don't tell you how many blocks to color—they tell you exactly how many "walls" (color changes) exist between filled and empty regions in that row or column. Use pure logic to decipher the clues, fill the correct shapes, and reveal the hidden patterns! FEATURES: A New Twist on Logic Puzzles: A completely original mechanic that breathes new life into grid-based puzzle games. Brain Training: Start with simple 5x5 grids and work your way up to mind-bending 13x13 challenges. Beautiful & Relaxing: Enjoy a sleek, smooth, and highly polished visual experience with satisfying animations. Careful Planning: Think before you tap! Every mistake costs you a heart. Special & Daily Challenges: Come back every day for exclusive puzzles and collect special puzzle pieces to complete your album! Helpful Tools: Stuck on a hard level? Use hints and the Merge Marks feature to visualize regions more easily. Whether you're looking for a relaxing way to unwind or a serious mental workout, Wallgram is your new daily puzzle obsession. Download now and start building your Wallgram logic skills!

Screenshots

PATHLOCK4 screens
Wallgram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wallgram at none against PATHLOCK's 8. Wallgram also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PATHLOCK sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.90 per month. Wallgram asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PATHLOCK ships an update every 2 weeks, Wallgram every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PATHLOCK versus Wallgram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPATHLOCKWallgram
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB264 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBora OksuzogluGianluca De Mare

In-app purchases

8 purchases

PATHLOCK

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.901 Month
  • Premium Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time6
  • 50 Diamonds$2.99
  • 120 Diamonds$4.90
  • 260 Diamonds$9.90
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  • 550 Diamonds$19.90
  • Remove Ads$29.99
  • 1200 Diamonds$39.90
None

Wallgram

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PATHLOCK free?
PATHLOCK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wallgram free?
Wallgram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PATHLOCK or Wallgram have ads?
Both PATHLOCK and Wallgram show ads.
Which is updated more often, PATHLOCK or Wallgram?
PATHLOCK ships an update every 2 weeks, and Wallgram every 6 days. Most recently, PATHLOCK was updated on September 29, 2026 and Wallgram on September 25, 2026.

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