Comparison

Paths Away vs Bus Trouble

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

Head to head
About

Paths Away

A satisfying puzzle game where you guide colorful arrows to their matching exits by strategically clearing paths. Plan your moves carefully to untangle complex layouts and solve increasingly tricky challenges.

Highlights
  • Match arrows to colored exits
  • Guide arrows along paths
  • Clear paths in the correct order
  • Avoid blocking other arrows
  • Solve increasingly tricky layouts
  • Satisfying puzzle-solving
Features
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Ready to find the right way out? Color Paths Out is a satisfying puzzle game where colorful arrows, winding paths, and matching exits come together. Study the board, choose the right moves, and guide each arrow toward its matching color. Every arrow has its own path — but the order matters! Clear blocked routes, make space for the next move, and plan carefully to get every color out. HOW TO PLAY Tap and move colorful arrows along their paths Match each arrow with the correct colored exit Clear paths in the right order Avoid blocking other arrows Solve increasingly tricky layouts Complete the board and get them all out! Simple to learn, satisfying to solve, and packed with colorful challenges. As you progress, paths become more tangled and every move requires smarter planning. Can you untangle every path and find the way out? Download Color Paths Out and start solving!

About

Bus Trouble

Guide colorful buses to their matching gates in this engaging puzzle adventure. Use intuitive drag-and-move mechanics to navigate tricky paths and crowded spaces before time runs out. Test your strategy and puzzle-solving skills across increasingly challenging levels.

Highlights
  • Drag and move buses
  • Color-coded matching
  • Timed challenges
  • Challenging puzzle levels
  • Intuitive controls
Features
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Embark on a colorful puzzle adventure in Bus Trouble! Control buses of different colors and lengths, and guide them to their matching gates before time runs out. With intuitive drag-and-move mechanics, every level brings a fresh challenge that will put your strategy and puzzle-solving skills to the test. Features: Unique Gameplay: Drag and move buses from their ends to navigate through tricky paths and crowded spaces. Color-Coded Fun: Match each bus with its corresponding destination to complete the level. Race Against Time: Think fast, plan your moves, and beat the clock before time runs out! Challenging Levels: Discover a variety of clever puzzles that become more challenging as you progress. Easy to Play, Hard to Master: Simple and intuitive controls make Bus Trouble easy to pick up, while increasingly complex puzzles keep you coming back for more. Whether you're a casual player or a dedicated puzzle fan, Bus Trouble delivers a fun and satisfying experience packed with colorful buses, clever challenges, and plenty of rewarding moments. Can you untangle the traffic, find the perfect path, and get every bus where it belongs? Download Bus Trouble now and put your puzzle-solving skills to the test!

Screenshots

Paths Away4 screens
Bus Trouble4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paths Away at none against Bus Trouble's 10. Paths Away also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Bus Trouble's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (90 vs 14). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Bus Trouble sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Paths Away asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bus Trouble holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bus Trouble has 90 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paths Away ships an update every 9 days, Bus Trouble monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Paths Away versus Bus Trouble: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaths AwayBus Trouble
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (14 ratings)4.8 (90 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1490 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size364 MB416 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKite GamesRollic Games

Customer experience

Paths Away

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bus Trouble

All ratings90 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative1.1%

In-app purchases

None

Paths Away

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Bus Trouble

One-time10
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • Fail Offer$4.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
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  • Coin Pack 2$7.99
  • Boost Bundle$9.99
  • Remove Ads Bundle$11.99
  • Coin Pack 3$14.99
  • Mega Bundle$19.99
  • Coin Pack 5$54.99
  • Coin Pack 6$99.99

Questions

Is Paths Away free?
Paths Away is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bus Trouble free?
Bus Trouble is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Paths Away or Bus Trouble?
Bus Trouble is rated higher. Paths Away averages 4.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Bus Trouble averages 4.8 from 90 ratings.
Do Paths Away or Bus Trouble have ads?
Both Paths Away and Bus Trouble show ads.
Which is updated more often, Paths Away or Bus Trouble?
Paths Away ships an update every 9 days, and Bus Trouble monthly. Most recently, Paths Away was updated on October 8, 2026 and Bus Trouble on October 11, 2026.

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