# Icon Match vs Path Weaver

The clearest difference is monetization model: Path Weaver at ad-supported against Icon Match's free with in-app purchases. Path Weaver also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Icon Match against 4.9 for Path Weaver. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Path Weaver has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Icon Match ships an update every 3 weeks, Path Weaver every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Icon Match | Path Weaver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-match-sort-categories/id6787000064/reviews)** | [4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/path-weaver-arrows-puzzle/id6790285924/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 489 MB | 302 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [LeoGame Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660716620) | [EMIRI OKAMOTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786569405) |

## What reviewers say

### Icon Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-match-sort-categories/id6787000064)

A colorful puzzle game where you match icons to their correct word categories. Sort, match, and organize items like fruits, fashion, and sweets in this brain-teasing challenge. Enjoy satisfying tile-matching and clever levels that keep your mind active.

**Highlights:** Category sort puzzle gameplay, Icon matching and word puzzle challenges, Satisfying tile-matching moments, Clever and tricky levels, Boosters for difficult levels, Fresh categories and surprising objects

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Path Weaver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/path-weaver-arrows-puzzle/id6790285924)

Guide a moving arrow through a dynamic network of interconnected rings by adjusting their sizes. Create the perfect route to lead the arrow from start to finish in this unique puzzle adventure. Experiment with creative problem-solving on increasingly intricate layouts.

**Highlights:** Dynamic ring resizing, Arrow path creation, Interconnected ring network, Creative problem-solving, Smooth real-time visuals, Multiple color themes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Icon Match free?

Icon Match is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Path Weaver free?

Path Weaver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Icon Match or Path Weaver?

Icon Match is rated higher. Icon Match averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Path Weaver averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do Icon Match or Path Weaver have ads?

Both Icon Match and Path Weaver show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Icon Match or Path Weaver?

Icon Match ships an update every 3 weeks, and Path Weaver every 9 days. Most recently, Icon Match was updated on October 24, 2026 and Path Weaver on October 25, 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.*