# Pattern Lock by TopDog — Rotate rows. Match patterns.

> Rotate rows. Match patterns. (iPhone/iPad app by Matt Bruce.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattern-lock-by-topdog/id6761767215 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matt Bruce](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838775498)
- Category: Games, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattern-lock-by-topdog/id6761767215/reviews.md

## What is Pattern Lock by TopDog?

Pattern Lock is a meditative logic puzzle game about transforming one glowing grid into another.

Rotate rows. Shift columns. Study the target pattern. Then solve each board in as few moves as possible.

Why players come back:
- Daily puzzle with a fresh shared challenge
- Journey mode with star goals and unlockable progression
- Challenge and archive content for deeper runs
- Hint system for when a board nearly clicks
- Clean, tactile presentation built for quick sessions or longer streaks

How it plays:
- Every move rotates a row or shifts a column
- Your goal is to match the target board exactly
- Fewer moves means better stars
- Replays let you improve your score and chase cleaner solutions

Progression:
- Start with free Journey content and the Daily puzzle
- Unlock premium worlds, challenge boards, archive play, premium themes, and ad-free play with the one-time premium unlock

Pattern Lock is designed for players who enjoy spatial reasoning, satisfying puzzle flow, and compact aha moments.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pattern Lock Premium Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| 400 Hint Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 150 Hint Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hint Coins | $0.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-04-18

This update improves purchase and ad flow reliability across the app.

What’s new:
• Better premium unlock and restore handling
• Improved rewarded and interstitial ad behavior
• Smoother fallback states around purchases and monetization
• General stability and release polish

### 1.0 — 2026-04-09

No release notes.

## More apps by Matt Bruce

- [The Noise Clock by TopDog](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-noise-clock-by-topdog/id6752309205)
- [Selfie Cam by Topdog](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfie-cam-by-topdog/id6758676824)
- [Rituals by TopDog](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rituals-by-topdog/id6758921353)
- [Business Card by TopDog](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/business-card-by-topdog/id6759007469)
- [Word Rush by TopDog](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-rush-by-topdog/id6761315998)
- [BreakVibe by TopDog](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakvibe-by-topdog/id6761667256)

All apps by Matt Bruce: https://appshunter.io/developer/1838775498

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