# Brain It On! vs Pathi

The clearest difference is update cadence: Brain It On! at every 3 weeks against Pathi's every 2 months. Brain It On! also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 71%) and ratings volume (5.1K vs 1.2K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brain It On! sells 9 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 — 4.5 for Brain It On! against 4.6 for Pathi. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.1K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Brain It On!'s written reviews are positive against 71% of Pathi's.

Brain It On! ships an update every 3 weeks, Pathi every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain It On! | Pathi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-it-on/id985367692/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathi-physics-logic-puzzles/id1603542632/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 71.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 191 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Orbital Nine Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/887216732) | [Zigrid Shehu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549454608) |

## What reviewers say

### Brain It On!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-it-on/id985367692)

Engage your mind with tricky physics puzzles. Draw shapes to find creative solutions to increasingly difficult challenges. Compete with friends and discover multiple ways to solve each puzzle.

**Highlights:** Dozens of brain-busting puzzles, Puzzles added regularly, Compete with friends, Multiple solutions per puzzle, Share unique solutions

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Popup Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Full Game (75% off) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Full Game (50% off) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Full Game (25% off) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Full Game | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and fun
- 🔒 No ads
- 👍 Engaging physics-based puzzles
- 👍 Encourages creative thinking
- 👍 Good for brain exercise

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Drawing accuracy issues
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🐛 Difficulty spikes too quickly
- 🔋 Overheating on some devices
- 👎 Too many ads for hints

**Reported bugs**

- Level selector not working past level 220
- Inability to draw near screen edges due to OS gestures
- Hint videos not always helpful
- In-app purchases not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Level editor to create custom puzzles
- Ability to save progress
- Improved drawing controls
- Better hints and guidance


### 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 Brain It On! free?

Brain It On! 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, Brain It On! or Pathi?

Pathi is rated higher. Brain It On! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while Pathi averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Brain It On! or Pathi have ads?

Both Brain It On! and Pathi show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brain It On! or Pathi?

Brain It On! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pathi every 2 months. Most recently, Brain It On! was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pathi on September 9, 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.*