# Overpaint vs Pathi

The clearest difference is rating: Pathi at 4.6 against Overpaint's 3.8. Pathi also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 133) and review sentiment (71% vs 62%). Overpaint's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Overpaint sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Pathi sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pathi holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pathi has 1.2K ratings behind it against 133, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Overpaint's written reviews are positive against 71% of Pathi's.

Overpaint ships an update every 5 weeks, Pathi every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Overpaint | Pathi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overpaint/id888697127/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathi-physics-logic-puzzles/id1603542632/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 133 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Landka](https://appshunter.io/developer/450345696) | [Zigrid Shehu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549454608) |

## What reviewers say

### Overpaint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overpaint/id888697127)

This game challenges you to match colored squares with circles by dragging and dropping. Create new colors by overlapping squares. It offers a relaxing yet engaging puzzle experience with unique levels and interesting color facts.

**Highlights:** Drag-and-drop color matching, Color mixing by overlapping squares, 225 unique moving puzzles, 100 color facts, Simple and clean design, Challenging gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refill lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock gate | $0.99 | one-time |
| +3 moves | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lives forever | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful color-mixing puzzle concept
- 🎵 Relaxing and enjoyable music
- 😌 No ads or minimal monetization
- 🧩 Engaging puzzle gameplay
- 🎯 Simple yet challenging mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes on startup
- 🐛 Game crashes after closing mid-level
- 🐛 Crashes when running out of lives
- ☝️ Notification center interference on top screen
- ⏸️ Game progress not saved to Game Center

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately after pressing play button
- App crashes when closing mid-level and reopening
- App crashes after running out of hearts/lives
- Level 45 yellow bar doesn't reach far enough
- Level 66 yellow cannot cover bottom circle

**Requested features**

- More levels beyond current maximum
- Undo move functionality
- Ability to earn lives through gameplay
- Larger interaction area away from notification shade
- Seamless level transitions


### Pathi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathi-physics-logic-puzzles/id1603542632)

Guide a ball to its goal by strategically placing, dragging, and rotating various shapes. This minimalist 2D physics puzzle game offers over 80 levels of brain-training challenges that can be played offline and for free.

**Highlights:** Drag, rotate, and place shapes, Modify gravity, Use portals and launchers, Avoid obstacles, Over 80 levels, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer! | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Challenging yet satisfying puzzles
- 🚀 Bug-free and smooth performance
- 👍 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Intrusive ads between levels
- 🤔 Exploitable game mechanics
- 🕰️ Levels can be too easy or too short

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not loading or getting stuck on loading screen
- Progress not saving properly between sessions
- Controls not working as intended, especially with Apple Pencil

**Requested features**

- Level editor or custom level creation
- More advanced or harder levels
- Checkpoint system to save progress
- Improved controls and responsiveness


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Overpaint free?

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

### Is Pathi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Overpaint or Pathi?

Pathi is rated higher. Overpaint averages 3.8 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while Pathi averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Overpaint or Pathi have ads?

Pathi shows ads; Overpaint does not.

### Which is updated more often, Overpaint or Pathi?

Overpaint ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pathi every 2 months. Most recently, Overpaint was updated on October 12, 2026 and Pathi on October 8, 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.*