# PathBloom vs Needle in Haystack

The clearest difference is rating: PathBloom at 5.0 against Needle in Haystack's 4.0. Needle in Haystack's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PathBloom sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Needle in Haystack sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PathBloom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Needle in Haystack has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PathBloom ships an update every 2 weeks, Needle in Haystack every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PathBloom | Needle in Haystack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathbloom-walking-game/id6792167017/reviews)** | [4.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needle-in-haystack/id6805805837/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | — | 11.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 245 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simple Tree LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/328416954) | [SERAP KIZILTEPE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287246882) |

## What reviewers say

### PathBloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathbloom-walking-game/id6792167017)

This game transforms your walks into a vibrant exploration experience. As you explore new streets, your city map blooms with color and virtual flowers appear along your path. Progress is earned through discovery, not just distance, with cosmetic rewards and leaderboards to track your achievements.

**Highlights:** Map blooms with color as you walk, Discover real-world places and landmarks, Daily walking expeditions, Time-lapse of your walking history, Customize voxel explorer and trail, Earn badges and daily quest chests, Weekly and global leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cartographer's Coat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Trailblazer's Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Firefly Lantern | $0.99 | one-time |
| Postcard Frame | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Leaf Frame | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sakura Scarf | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wisteria Rain Trail | $1.99 | one-time |
| Maple Ember Trail | $1.99 | one-time |
| Frostlight Trail | $1.99 | one-time |
| Firefly Night Trail | $1.99 | one-time |


### Needle in Haystack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needle-in-haystack/id6805805837)

Search for a hidden needle among thousands of hay pieces. Collect and sell hay, unlock tools, feed animals, and complete community challenges to earn rewards. Explore the farm and barn in this engaging search game.

**Highlights:** Search for hidden needles, Collect and sell hay, Unlock and upgrade tools, Feed farm animals, Complete community challenges, Explore farm and barn

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Hays + No-Ads | $0.49 | one-time |
| 250 Hays + Double Collect + No-Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| One-Time Exclusive Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Hays + 3x Collect + No-Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Hays + 5x collect + No-Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Vehicle Bundle | $8.49 | one-time |
| Emotes Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PathBloom free?

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

### Is Needle in Haystack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PathBloom or Needle in Haystack?

PathBloom is rated higher. PathBloom averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Needle in Haystack averages 4.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do PathBloom or Needle in Haystack have ads?

Both PathBloom and Needle in Haystack show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PathBloom or Needle in Haystack?

PathBloom ships an update every 2 weeks, and Needle in Haystack every 4 days. Most recently, PathBloom was updated on November 13, 2026 and Needle in Haystack on November 10, 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.*