Comparison

Petdoku! vs Pathpiece

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

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About

Petdoku!

A logic puzzle game that combines Sudoku and Minesweeper mechanics. Players place adorable pets in exclusive territories, adhering to rules about rows, columns, and diagonal proximity. Offers daily challenges and customizable pet themes for a relaxing yet mentally stimulating experience.

Highlights
  • Exclusive pet territory placement
  • Sudoku and Star Battle logic
  • Customizable pet companion skins
  • Offline play
  • Daily brain teaser challenges
  • Adjustable grid sizes up to 12x12
Features
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Petdoku: Cozy Brain Puzzles About this game Looking for a game that soothes your soul while keeping your brain spinning? Welcome to Petdoku - a cozy, pure logic puzzle game that flawlessly blends the rigorous reasoning of Sudoku with the thrilling deduction of Minesweeper and Star Battle! Here, you have only one mission: find the perfect exclusive territory for your adorable little pet companions! One Game, Three Times the Cuteness! Why settle for just one pet when you can have three? In Petdoku, you can customize your puzzle experience anytime. Choose your favorite companion skin to match your mood: - Cozy Kittens: For the fans of aloof, fluffy cats. - Playful Puppies: For those who love loyal, energetic dogs. - Cheeky Hamster: For lovers of tiny, pocket-sized cuteness. Swap your pet theme seamlessly whenever you want a fresh vibe! Simple Rules, Deep Strategy The concept is elegant, intuitive, and beautifully designed, yet anything but simple: - Exclusive Territory: The board is divided into colorful, whimsical regions. You must place exactly one pet in each region. - The Cozy Rule: Pets need their personal space! They absolutely cannot share the same row, column, or touch each other - not even diagonally. - Risk and Reward: Tap once to clear the cells, and double-tap to place your pet. You only have limited chances to make a mistake (hearts). Guessing won't save you; every single move must be solved through pure, satisfying deduction! Key Features Pure and Immersive Flow - Non-Intrusive Experience: Enjoy a completely focused, Zen-like flow state with minimal interruptions. - Play Offline Anytime: No internet required. Perfectly fills up the puzzle-shaped hole in your daily commute, relaxing coffee breaks, or cozy nights in. Daily Brain Teasers and Growth - Daily Challenges: Wake up your mind with brand-new puzzles every single day. - From Cozy to Expert: Start with friendly small grids, then grow your skills into satisfying larger challenges up to 12x12. Why Petdoku Will Stay on Your Phone Petdoku doesn't hijack your attention with tedious daily grinds - it earns your love through pure gameplay quality. With its minimalist, cute aesthetic and satisfying tactile feedback, it takes just seconds to learn. Yet, long after you put your phone down, its elegant logic loop and adorable pet animations will keep lingering in your mind. Ready for a brain-teasing puzzle adventure filled with your favorite animals? Download Petdoku now, choose your perfect furry partner, and become the ultimate pet puzzle master!

About

Pathpiece

Features
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Pathpiece is an offline spatial logic puzzle game where the path you walk becomes the bridge you need. Imagine the shape, plan your route, and discover how one small change can open the way forward. Draw your route with a swipe, or tap one square at a time. Guide your traveler from the start flag to the finish line. Every square you visit lifts with the others as one rigid piece. Rotate it, position it over the next room, and watch it settle when it fits. Then cross the bridge you made. In later puzzles, that crossing becomes the piece for another room, so a clever route must work more than once. Explore handcrafted grid puzzles with stars to collect, one-way arrows, blocked squares, and islands that change how you plan. Selected later levels introduce mirroring, inviting you to see a familiar shape from a different angle. Each new room asks you to think beyond the next step. Enjoy a relaxing pace with no timer and no ads. Undo a move, revisit an earlier room, or open a hint when you need a fresh idea. Experiment until the pieces click into place and a difficult crossing becomes your next “aha” moment. A hands-on first crossing teaches you through play. A warm paper-atlas world, gentle sound and haptics, and layouts for iPhone and iPad make room for thoughtful play. Your puzzles are ready offline, whenever you have a quiet moment. Play the first 8 levels free. Continuing beyond them requires a one-time Full Journey unlock through an in-app purchase. No subscription. Privacy Policy: https://madebynil.com/privacy/pathpiece/ Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Petdoku!4 screens
Pathpiece4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Petdoku! at none against Pathpiece's 1. Petdoku! also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Pathpiece's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Pathpiece sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Petdoku! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Petdoku! versus Pathpiece: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPetdoku!Pathpiece
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (23 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size295 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDOUBLE8Ramadan Alharahsheh

In-app purchases

None

Petdoku!

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pathpiece

One-time1
  • Full Journey$4.99

Questions

Is Petdoku! free?
Petdoku! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pathpiece free?
Pathpiece is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Petdoku! or Pathpiece have ads?
Petdoku! shows ads; Pathpiece does not.

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