# Lines the Game vs Pathi

Lines the Game and Pathi both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Lines the Game's written reviews are positive against 71% of Pathi's. Lines the Game also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lines the Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pathi sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Lines the Game against 4.6 for Pathi. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Lines the Game's written reviews are positive against 71% of Pathi's.

Lines the Game ships an update every 4 months, Pathi every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lines the Game | Pathi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lines-the-game/id904207373/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathi-physics-logic-puzzles/id1603542632/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **82.8% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gamious B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/539181337) | [Zigrid Shehu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549454608) |

## What reviewers say

### Lines the Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lines-the-game/id904207373)

This abstract puzzle game challenges players to strategically place or remove dots to fill a drawing with color. The goal is to dominate the race with your chosen color, offering quick sessions or extended play. It's a brain-teasing experience perfect for short bursts of downtime.

**Highlights:** Strategic dot placement and removal, Color dominance wins, Multiple game modes (Point, Erase, Cut, Draw, Portal, Mix), Daily Challenges, 500 smart levels, Unlockable achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 🎨 Beautiful minimalist design
- 🎹 Soothing piano soundtrack
- ⏱️ Great for quick play sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎨 Similar colors make it hard to distinguish
- 🔍 Levels can feel repetitive over time
- 🔍 Occasional no-win situations
- 📺 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🐛 Restore purchases not working consistently

**Reported bugs**

- Rope level 57 unwinnable
- Levels not fitting properly on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Level editor mode
- More challenging level designs
- Ability to replay previous daily challenges
- Improved color contrast and accessibility


### 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 Lines the Game free?

Lines the Game 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, Lines the Game or Pathi?

Pathi is rated higher. Lines the Game averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Pathi averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Lines the Game or Pathi have ads?

Both Lines the Game and Pathi show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lines the Game or Pathi?

Lines the Game ships an update every 4 months, and Pathi every 2 months. Most recently, Lines the Game was updated on October 16, 2026 and Pathi on October 16, 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.*