Comparison

Patchwork The Game vs Potion Explosion

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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Patchwork The Game

Compete in a digital adaptation of an award-winning board game where players strategically use fabric pieces to create the fullest quilt. Earn buttons and plan your stitches carefully to out-quilt opponents worldwide. Enjoy local play, AI challenges, and learn from replays.

Highlights
  • Digital adaptation of award-winning board game
  • Strategic fabric placement
  • Button collection for scoring
  • Worldwide cross-platform multiplayer
  • AI opponents with adjustable difficulty
  • Game replays for analysis
  • Customizable interface
Features
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In this award-winning board game for two, quilting has never been more competitive! In the long-awaited digital adaptation of Uwe Rosenberg's Patchwork, players patch their way to victory using fabric pieces of assorted sizes, colors, and buttons. The best quilt is the fullest, and whoever can patch up their quilt the most and collect more buttons wins the game – but be resourceful and plan every stitch! Keep an eye on the costs and the time it takes to stitch a patch to be the best patchwork master. Play against quilters from around the world on multiple platforms and compete for the highest rank. Face computer opponents, or stick to a local game with a friend. Patch your way to the top in Patchwork! Reviews: "Uwe Rosenberg’s Patchwork may not be quite as famous a board game as Monopoly or Cluedo, but on the evidence of its official mobile game, it’s very fun." - The Guardian "... if you don't even give this game a chance, you are going to miss out on something great. " - Altered Confusion "A super fun easy to learn, yet strategic game" ... "a must-have for anyone who enjoys digital board games." appaddict.net "...perfect for on-the-go play." - Pockettactics "It’s perfect for long sessions with families, parties, road trips, offline and online quick play, you name it." - Pocketmeta "Patchwork delivers a replayable experience that weaves a great theme with solid mechanics." - toucharcade "Who knew making a patchwork quilt would be so cut throat." - Glitchfreegaming "...[Ich kann] daher auf jeden Fall eine Empfehlung für diese tolle digitale Umsetzung des Brettspiels geben." - appgefahren "The strategy can get complex in Patchwork The Game." - FamilyFriendlyGaming "Patchwork: The Game pieces together the right elements for an enjoyable digital board game that is well worth picking up." Apple 'n' Apps "Look, if you like Patchwork and have a mobile phone, get Patchwork The Game." - whatsericplaying "Today another awesome board game that has been digitized for [us] mobile users. " - appreviewcentral "Quit what you’re doing and start QUILTING!" - ungeek.ph Featuring: - True digital conversion of the award-winning board game Patchwork by Uwe Rosenberg - Consider every stitch you make in this deceivingly simple game - Worldwide cross-platform multiplayer - Easy interactive tutorial - Analyze your best games or even learn tricks from the pros with Playback - Customize your app interface with an ever increasing number of backgrounds and colorful patterns - Challenge the AI in easy, medium, or hard mode In-App Purchases: All purchases inside the app are purely cosmetic and do not influence the gameplay in any way.

About

Potion Explosion

This is a digital adaptation of an award-winning puzzle board game where players collect magical ingredients to brew powerful potions. Engage in tactical gameplay, trigger chain reactions, and compete against AI or players worldwide to score the most points.

Highlights
  • Official adaptation of award-winning board game
  • Solo mode against AI
  • Online multiplayer with worldwide leaderboard
  • Tactical gameplay with strategic depth
  • The Fifth Ingredient expansion available
  • Magical universe with enhanced digital elements
Features
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"Voted best 50 mobile games of 2017" ** The Fifth Ingredient expansion is now available! You'll meet the Professors, concoct unbelievable new Potions and unleash a new ingredient, the Ghost Ectoplasm, in this madcap expansion! The Fifth Ingredient also adds Reward and Scolding tokens. ** The official adaptation of Potion Explosion, the award-winning puzzle board game. Play this game solo or against players from all over the world with Solo, Online and Local Pass & Play modes! In Potion Explosion, you will explode ingredients, trigger chain reactions and gather it all in your caldron. You will then use your hard-earned unicorn tears, fairy dandruff and other magical ingredients to craft powerful mixtures with wacky effects! May the best wizard win! HOW TO PLAY At the beginning of the game, each player is given potions to complete with specific effects and ingredients. You will have to select ingredients in the dispenser; once your selected ingredient is removed, the ingredients above will slide down. If two ingredients of the same nature collide, they explode and you get them too! You can then use your ingredients to cook up your potions. You only have a limited tank space to store remaining ingredients from one turn to another, so choose carefully! Once a potion is completed, you score points, get to use its powerful effect and pick another potion to craft. The wizard with the most points wins! PREPARE FOR THE POTIONS EXAM IN SOLO Play against up to 3 adjustable AIs to sharpen your potion crafting skills! OR PROVE YOUR MASTERY IN MULTIPLAYER MODE! Play against wizards from all over the world online and get to the top of the worldwide leaderboard! To sum up, the game features include: • The magical universe of the board game, fleshed out and digitally enhanced • A tactical gameplay, allowing for different playstyles and strategies • A Solo mode against up to 3 adjustable AIs • An online Multiplayer Mode with a worldwide leaderboard • The Fifth Ingredient expansion: new rules and even more challenges with the arrival of Professors, new Potions and the new Ghost Ectoplasm ingredient. Available from the game shop! To find more information about Asmodee Digital, please go to http://www.asmodee-digital.com/potionexplosion Having an issue? Looking for support? Please contact us: https://asmodee.helpshift.com/a/potion-explosion/ You can follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and You Tube! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asmodeedigital/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/asmodeedigital Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asmodeedigital/ You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/asmodeedigital Languages available: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Polish, Simplified Chinese, Japanese. *IMPORTANT* Potion Explosion requires an iPhone 5 (or newer), iPad 4th Generation (or newer), iPad Mini 2 (or newer), or iPod Touch 6th Generation (or newer)

Screenshots

Patchwork The Game4 screens
Potion Explosion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Patchwork The Game at 60% against Potion Explosion's 40%. Patchwork The Game also leads on rating (4.2 vs 4.0) and chart position (#83 vs unranked). Potion Explosion's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Patchwork The Game costs $3.99 and Potion Explosion $3.99 up front. Patchwork The Game sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Potion Explosion sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Patchwork The Game holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 219 and 273 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Patchwork The Game's written reviews are positive against 40% of Potion Explosion's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Patchwork The Game ships an update monthly, Potion Explosion every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Patchwork The Game versus Potion Explosion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatchwork The GamePotion Explosion
Price$3.99$3.99
Rating4.2 (219 ratings) — better4.0 (273 ratings)
Positive reviews59.7% of reviews — better40.2% of reviews
Number of ratings219273 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#83 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB192 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTwin Sails InteractiveHorrible Guild

Customer experience

Patchwork The Game

All ratings219 ratings
Positive79.9%
Neutral7.3%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews305 reviews
Positive59.7%
Neutral10.5%
Negative29.8%

Potion Explosion

All ratings273 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral8.8%
Negative19.8%
Written reviews239 reviews
Positive40.2%
Neutral18.8%
Negative41.0%

User reviews

Patchwork The Game

From 219 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics
  • 🕹️ Faithful digital adaptation of board game
  • 🕰️ Quick and easy gameplay
  • 🤖 Challenging AI opponents
  • 🎮 Enjoyable multiplayer experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔌 Connectivity issues and login problems
  • 🕹️ Unintuitive controls and UI
  • 🕰️ Slow animations and loading times
  • 🤖 Overpowered AI on higher difficulties

Potion Explosion

From 273 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and animations
  • 🧠 Engaging and strategic gameplay
  • 🕹️ Smooth offline experience
  • 💰 Good value for the price

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔌 Drains battery quickly
  • 🕰️ Online games prone to freezing and synchronization issues
  • 🤖 AI opponents too difficult or too easy

Bugs and requests

Patchwork The Game

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game freezes during tutorial
  • Pieces disappearing or unable to be placed
  • Incorrect scoring and button allocation
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • Inability to play saved games after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Undo button
  • Ability to preview upcoming pieces
  • Optimization for larger screens
  • Asynchronous multiplayer with notifications
  • Customizable themes and music

Potion Explosion

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to complete online games
  • Incorrect scoring and game state displayed
  • Potions and ingredients not functioning as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Notification system for online games
  • Ability to undo moves
  • Random selection of professors
  • More challenging AI opponents

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Patchwork The Game

One-time5
  • Space$0.99
  • Kawaii$0.99
  • Pirates$0.99
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  • Prehistoric$0.99
  • Winter$0.99
1 purchases

Potion Explosion

One-time1
  • The Fifth Ingredient$1.99

Questions

Is Patchwork The Game free?
Patchwork The Game costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Potion Explosion free?
Potion Explosion costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Patchwork The Game or Potion Explosion?
Patchwork The Game is rated higher. Patchwork The Game averages 4.2 out of 5 from 219 ratings, while Potion Explosion averages 4.0 from 273 ratings.
Do Patchwork The Game or Potion Explosion have ads?
Neither Patchwork The Game nor Potion Explosion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Patchwork The Game or Potion Explosion?
Patchwork The Game ships an update monthly, and Potion Explosion every 11 days. Most recently, Patchwork The Game was updated on October 12, 2026 and Potion Explosion on October 11, 2026.

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