# Paths Away vs Bus Trouble

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.

Both are free to download. Bus Trouble sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Paths Away asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paths Away | Bus Trouble |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paths-away/id6796360085/reviews) | **[4.8 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-trouble/id6800372553/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **90** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 364 MB | 416 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kite Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878111512) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Paths Away

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paths-away/id6796360085)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bus Trouble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-trouble/id6800372553)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Boost Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*