# Crush the Castle vs Pathi

The clearest difference is ads: Crush the Castle at none against Pathi's shown. Crush the Castle also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 1.2K). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crush the Castle sells 10 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Crush the Castle against 4.6 for Pathi. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crush the Castle has 11K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 71% and 71% positive.

Crush the Castle ships an update monthly, Pathi every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crush the Castle | Pathi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crush-the-castle-siege-master/id972180640/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathi-physics-logic-puzzles/id1603542632/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 680 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Armor Games Studios Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692616430) | [Zigrid Shehu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549454608) |

## What reviewers say

### Crush the Castle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crush-the-castle-siege-master/id972180640)

Engage in satisfying structural destruction using a powerful trebuchet. Hurl projectiles to topple castles, defeat enemies, and reclaim your kingdom. Unlock special ammunition for even more explosive fun.

**Highlights:** Physics-based projectile gameplay, Trebuchet castle destruction, Hundreds of enemies to defeat, Unlock special projectiles, Intricate structures to crush, Reclaim your kingdom

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Break Piggy Bank #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Break Piggy Bank #2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Break Piggy Bank #3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Royal Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| Wagon of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Creative level design
- 🔒 No pay-to-win mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent physics and projectile behavior
- 🔍 Challenging levels require precise aiming
- ⏱️ Levels end too quickly before structures collapse
- 💰 Ads and in-app purchases can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup for some devices
- Glitches with grappling hook mechanics
- Levels where targets are impossible to hit

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Level editor or sandbox mode
- Improved camera controls and zooming
- Customizable projectile options


### Pathi

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

Guide a ball through abstract, minimalist levels by placing and rotating shapes. This offline physics puzzle game offers over 80 challenging stages that test your logic and problem-solving skills. Enjoy a relaxing yet engaging brain-training experience.

**Highlights:** Physics-based ball drop puzzles, Place, drag, and rotate shapes, Offline gameplay, Over 80 levels, Modify gravity and use portals, Abstract minimalist graphics

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

**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 Crush the Castle free?

Crush the Castle 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, Crush the Castle or Pathi?

Pathi is rated higher. Crush the Castle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Pathi averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Crush the Castle or Pathi have ads?

Pathi shows ads; Crush the Castle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Crush the Castle or Pathi?

Crush the Castle ships an update monthly, and Pathi every 2 months. Most recently, Crush the Castle was updated on November 5, 2026 and Pathi on November 3, 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.*