Comparison

Pathwords vs Arrow Symphony

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

Head to head
About

Pathwords

Features
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Pathwords is a word-path puzzle. Drag through adjacent letters, including diagonals, to spell the words on the list. Play Mini (3×3), Classic (4×4), or Mega (5×5). Find the words on the list to climb Start, Good, Great, Awesome, then Genius. Bonus words sit alongside the list. They score less, but they still count. How to play Drag across tiles, then lift to submit. You can’t reuse a tile in the same word. Mini words are 3 letters or longer. Classic and Mega are 4 or longer. List words score 2 points per letter. Bonus words score 1. Find words quickly to catch a Speed Streak and double your points. If you’re stuck You get three free hints per puzzle. After that, watch a short ad for two more, as often as you need. Pathwords Premium is a one-time purchase that removes ads and unlocks unlimited hints. Rotate the board for a fresh angle. Once you’ve earned 40% of the list, letter-count assist can show where remaining words start, and unused letters fade. Finish a puzzle, then Play Another Puzzle for a fresh generated board so you can keep going. Progress stays on this device. No account. Works on iPhone and iPad. Offline, you’ll still get a local board.

About

Arrow Symphony

Features
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Arrow Symphony is a relaxing puzzle game where every move brings you closer to the perfect solution. Guide arrows through the board, clear blocked paths, and discover the right sequence of moves. Simple controls make the game easy to learn, while increasingly challenging puzzles keep your mind engaged. RELAXING PUZZLE GAME Take your time, think ahead, and solve each puzzle at your own pace. Arrow Symphony is designed to combine satisfying puzzle mechanics with a calm and peaceful atmosphere. SATISFYING ARROW PUZZLES Plan your moves carefully and release arrows in the right order. Watch the board transform as paths open and arrows escape. PUZZLES THAT CREATE MUSIC Every successful move contributes to the experience. As arrows are released, musical moments bring your solutions to life. BEAUTIFUL WORLDS Explore peaceful environments as you progress through the game. Each world adds a new atmosphere to your puzzle journey. EASY TO PLAY, CHALLENGING TO MASTER The controls are simple to understand, but solving every puzzle requires observation, planning, and clever thinking. A CALM WAY TO CHALLENGE YOUR MIND Whether you enjoy logic puzzles, brain games, casual games, or relaxing puzzle experiences, Arrow Symphony gives you a satisfying way to play, think, and unwind. Plan your moves. Release the arrows. Create the symphony.

Screenshots

Pathwords4 screens
Arrow Symphony4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arrow Symphony at none against Pathwords's 1. Arrow Symphony also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Pathwords sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Arrow Symphony asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Pathwords versus Arrow Symphony: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPathwordsArrow Symphony
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher MusialNeeraj Chaudhary

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pathwords

One-time1
  • Pathwords Premium$2.99
None

Arrow Symphony

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pathwords free?
Pathwords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arrow Symphony free?
Arrow Symphony is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pathwords or Arrow Symphony have ads?
Pathwords shows ads; Arrow Symphony does not.

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