Comparison

Pathyq vs Arrow Shift

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

Head to head
About

Pathyq

Engage your mind with a vibrant logic puzzle game. Tap arrows to clear paths and solve each level before running out of moves. Enjoy quick sessions or challenging boards with daily puzzles and helpful hints.

Highlights
  • Arrow-clearing logic puzzles
  • One-touch controls
  • Short and deep levels
  • Daily puzzles and themed packs
  • Hints and retry options
  • Bright fantasy visuals
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Can you clear the arrow maze? Pathyq is a colorful arrow puzzle. Tap an arrow with a clear path to send it off the board. Look ahead, unblock the next route, and find the order that clears the whole maze. Explore classic mazes and picture puzzles shaped like animals, rockets, and more. Try the weekly selection and expert boards when you want a tougher challenge. • Simple tap controls with increasingly intricate puzzles • Colorful picture packs and classic arrow mazes • Stars to unlock packs and get power-ups • Daily streaks and personal progress • Adjustable arrow thickness and picture-board backgrounds • Helpful power-ups, satisfying sound, and haptic feedback One arrow opens the next path. Where will you start?

About

Arrow Shift

Features
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ArrowShift is a path-escape puzzle. See the route. Unlock the way. Clear tangled arrow boards with careful taps. An arrow can leave only when the straight lane from its tip is open — plan the order, protect your hearts, and chase three-star clears. FEATURES • Journey mode — a long campaign of path-escape levels that grow denser and smarter • Daily Puzzle — a fresh challenge every day, plus streak tracking • Stars & gems — earn rewards for clean clears; spend gems on hints when you’re stuck • Milestone rewards — claim gem bonuses as you hit progress goals • Hints & zoom — highlight a safe move, or zoom in on dense boards • Glossy neon look — cosmic boards built for short, satisfying sessions No account required. Progress stays on your device. See the route. Unlock the way.

Screenshots

Pathyq4 screens
Arrow Shift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arrow Shift at none against Pathyq's 8. Arrow Shift also leads on update cadence (every 3 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. Pathyq sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Arrow Shift asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pathyq ships an update every 2 weeks, Arrow Shift every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Pathyq versus Arrow Shift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPathyqArrow Shift
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMEHMET PEKERKeyur Rakholiya

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Pathyq

One-time8
  • Small Power Pack$0.99
  • 12 Hints$0.99
  • 12 Second Chances$0.99
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  • 12 Erasers$0.99
  • 12 Shields$0.99
  • Large Power Pack$2.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Premium Lifetime$6.99
None

Arrow Shift

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pathyq free?
Pathyq is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arrow Shift free?
Arrow Shift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pathyq or Arrow Shift have ads?
Both Pathyq and Arrow Shift show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pathyq or Arrow Shift?
Pathyq ships an update every 2 weeks, and Arrow Shift every 3 days. Most recently, Pathyq was updated on October 31, 2026 and Arrow Shift on October 31, 2026.

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