# Patchwork The Game vs Istanbul

The clearest difference is rating: Istanbul at 4.7 against Patchwork The Game's 4.2. Istanbul also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 60%). Patchwork The Game's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $6.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Patchwork The Game costs $3.99 and Istanbul $6.99 up front. Patchwork The Game sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Istanbul sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Istanbul holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 220 and 458 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Patchwork The Game's written reviews are positive against 73% of Istanbul's.

Patchwork The Game ships an update monthly, Istanbul every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patchwork The Game | Istanbul |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (220 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchwork-the-game/id1075851197/reviews) | **[4.7 (458 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istanbul-digital-edition/id1296756606/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 220 | **458** |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | **72.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#83** | #182 |
| Size | 120 MB | 451 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Twin Sails Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135862620) | [Acram Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536417257) |

## What reviewers say

### Patchwork The Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchwork-the-game/id1075851197)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Space | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kawaii | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pirates | $0.99 | one-time |
| Prehistoric | $0.99 | one-time |
| Winter | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Istanbul

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istanbul-digital-edition/id1296756606)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Compete as a merchant to collect rubies by trading goods and managing assistants across a bustling bazaar. Strategically move your merchant and assistants through various locations, each offering unique actions. Plan your moves carefully to outmaneuver opponents and achieve victory in this acclaimed board game adaptation.

**Highlights:** Collect rubies by trading goods, Manage merchant and assistants, Explore 16 bazaar locations, Increase wheelbarrow capacity, Acquire special abilities, Play against AI or friends, Cross-platform online multiplayer

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mocha & Baksheesh | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great digital implementation
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay
- 🤖 Challenging AI opponents
- 🕹️ Well-designed user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with specific cards/tiles (e.g. 'sell any goods', mosque tile costs)
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes, especially on older devices
- 🐛 Issues with online/multiplayer functionality
- 🔋 Battery drain on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Certain cards/tiles not working as intended
- Game crashing or freezing during play
- Online/multiplayer functionality issues
- Tutorial getting stuck or not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add the Mocha & Baksheesh and Letters & Seals expansions
- Implement a companion tool to randomize the board setup
- Add push notifications for online game turns
- Support for more languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patchwork The Game free?

Patchwork The Game costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Istanbul free?

Istanbul costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Patchwork The Game or Istanbul?

Istanbul is rated higher. Patchwork The Game averages 4.2 out of 5 from 220 ratings, while Istanbul averages 4.7 from 458 ratings.

### Do Patchwork The Game or Istanbul have ads?

Neither Patchwork The Game nor Istanbul shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Patchwork The Game or Istanbul?

Patchwork The Game ships an update monthly, and Istanbul every 6 weeks. Most recently, Patchwork The Game was updated on October 24, 2026 and Istanbul on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Patchwork The Game or Istanbul?

Patchwork The Game currently peaks at #83 in the App Store charts, and Istanbul at #182. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*