# Pattern Blocks Manipulative

> Virtual pattern blocks for geometric shape manipulation and math education. (iPhone/iPad app by Brainingcamp, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattern-blocks-manipulative/id485065679 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Brainingcamp, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/434220364)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 149 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-12-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattern-blocks-manipulative/id485065679/reviews.md

## What is Pattern Blocks Manipulative?

These virtual pattern blocks let you do everything you can with physical pattern blocks, plus much more: easily align and snap, toggle grids, and work with fractions and decimals.

GEOMETRIC SHAPES
▪ Yellow hexagons
▪ Red trapezoids
▪ Blue parallelograms
▪ Brown half trapezoids
▪ Green triangles
▪ Purple half triangles
▪ Orange squares
▪ Tan rhombus

FEATURES
▪ Easy drag, copy and snap
▪ Grouping
▪ Rotate
▪ Horizontal and vertical flip
▪ Convenient triangular grid 
▪ Snapping for easy placement and alignment
▪ Pen tools for annotations and labels
▪ Common Core teaching ideas

MATH TOPICS
1. Understanding Fractions
2. Equivalent Fractions
3. Mixed Numbers
4. Adding Fractions (like denominators)
5. Adding Fractions (unlike denominators)
6. Subtracting Fractions
7. Dividing Fractions
8. Patterns
9. Ratios and Proportions
10. Congruence
11. Similarity
12. Lines of Symmetry
13. Tessellations and tiling

## Key features

- Virtual pattern blocks
- Geometric shape manipulation
- Fraction and decimal integration
- Easy drag, copy, and snap
- Grouping and rotation
- Pen tools for annotations
- Grid and snapping features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattern-blocks-manipulative/id485065679/reviews.md

### 5/5 — So good

*2026-01-04, version 6.0.1*

Very good the best

### 5/5 — Great job

*2022-03-31, version 6.0.1*

Does exactly what we needed it to do.

### 5/5 — Sdgscbsfsvmc ch. n

*2021-02-17*

Angeline

### 4/5 — Great

*2020-03-05*

Awesome

### 1/5 — Very basic

*2019-12-11, version 6.0.1*

No teaching applied on this app

### 2/5 — Doesn’t fit?!

*2019-03-16*

The shapes do not fit together like actual pattern blocks should. Two white rhombus would usually make a perfect 60 degree angle that would fit a triangle or blue rhombus perfectly. They do not, and this makes it very difficult to piece them together. It is very disappointing, given that you have to pay for this app.

### 5/5 — No

*2019-03-14, version 6.0.1*

No no no no no no no no no no

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2018-09-06, version 6.0.1*

It’s fun I can overlap pieces I like that 🙂

### 5/5 — Brilliant!

*2018-08-09, version 6.0.1*

Love this app! Perfect for working with my students and children to either play or learn.

### 4/5 — Shapes

*2017-12-23, version 6.0.0*

I think shapes is a pretty good app but I had not been on it for a long time so I did not know how to save it!!!😡😡😡😡😡AAAAARRRRGGGGHHH!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Pattern Blocks Manipulative

### What is Pattern Blocks Manipulative?

Pattern Blocks Manipulative is a digital tool that provides virtual pattern blocks, allowing users to explore geometric shapes and their properties. It goes beyond physical blocks by offering features like easy alignment, snapping, and integration with fractions and decimals for enhanced learning.

### What math concepts can I learn with this app?

The app supports learning a wide range of math topics, including understanding and comparing fractions, mixed numbers, adding and subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators, division of fractions, patterns, ratios, proportions, congruence, similarity, lines of symmetry, and tessellations.

### Is Pattern Blocks Manipulative free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, suggesting a completely free experience for users.

### What are the key features for manipulating the blocks?

Key features include easy drag-and-drop functionality, snapping for precise placement and alignment, grouping of shapes, rotation, and horizontal and vertical flipping. It also offers pen tools for annotations and labels, and a convenient triangular grid.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is beneficial for students learning geometry and fractions, as well as educators looking for interactive tools to supplement their teaching. It's also suitable for anyone who enjoys exploring mathematical concepts through visual and hands-on (virtual) manipulation.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.0.1 — 2018-02-14

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- minor bug fixes

### 6.0.0 — 2017-10-21

- New Deci mode for working with integers or decimal numbers
- Improvements to snapping and quick add
- New eraser style annotations
- Toggle between semi-opaque and semi-transparent fill styles

### 5.0.0 — 2016-12-03

- Simplified user interface
- Group copy
- Group drag
- Colors closer to physical blocks
- Fractions mode with 1/4 and 1/12 pieces
- Horizontal and vertical flips

### 4.0.0 — 2015-07-24

- UI improvement
- Save improvements
- Teaching ideas

### 3.0.1 — 2013-06-10

Version 3.0.1 Updates:
1. Bug fixes and memory improvements

Version 3.0.0 Updates
1. File saving 
2. Zooming and panning 
3. Larger workspace 
4. Block transparency option

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