# Patchwork The Game vs Viticulture

The clearest difference is rating: Patchwork The Game at 4.2 against Viticulture's 3.7. Patchwork The Game also leads on price ($3.99 vs $8.99) and chart position (#59 vs #183). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Patchwork The Game costs $3.99 and Viticulture $8.99 up front. Patchwork The Game sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Viticulture sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Patchwork The Game holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 219 and 93 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Patchwork The Game's written reviews are positive against 55% of Viticulture's.

Patchwork The Game ships an update monthly, Viticulture every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patchwork The Game | Viticulture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $8.99 |
| Rating | **[4.2 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchwork-the-game/id1075851197/reviews)** | [3.7 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viticulture/id1467248737/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **219** | 93 |
| Positive reviews | **56.0% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#59** | #183 |
| Size | 120 MB | 322 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Twin Sails Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135862620) | [DIGIDICED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1044671795) |

## What reviewers say

### Patchwork The Game

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

**Currently charting:** #59 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


### Viticulture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viticulture/id1467248737)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Manage a vineyard in pre-modern Tuscany, allocating workers and visitors to tasks across seasons. Expand your estate, plant vines, and fulfill wine orders to become the top winery owner. Enjoy single-player or multiplayer modes with global competition.

**Highlights:** Worker and visitor allocation, Seasonal tasks, Vineyard expansion, Wine order fulfillment, Single-player vs AI, Online multiplayer, Asynchronous gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tuscany Essential Edition | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Faithful recreation of beloved board game
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay with strategic depth
- 🎨 Good graphics and visual presentation
- 🎵 Nice background music
- 📱 Convenient portable play anywhere

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 AI turns extremely slow and tedious
- 🎮 Clunky and unintuitive user interface
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and game freezes
- ❌ Poor UI conventions and design patterns
- ⏱️ Excessive confirmation buttons required

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup or during gameplay
- Unable to plant grapes despite having buildings
- Special workers cannot be selected at correct times
- Merchant worker action not functioning
- Game hangs when multiple human players with AI

**Requested features**

- Tuscany expansion (now available)
- Moors and Visitors expansion
- Auto-save functionality for crashes
- Improved notification system
- Configurable turn timers for casual play


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patchwork The Game free?

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

### Is Viticulture free?

Viticulture costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Patchwork The Game is rated higher. Patchwork The Game averages 4.2 out of 5 from 219 ratings, while Viticulture averages 3.7 from 93 ratings.

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

Neither Patchwork The Game nor Viticulture shows ads.

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

Patchwork The Game ships an update monthly, and Viticulture every 3 weeks. Most recently, Patchwork The Game was updated on September 23, 2026 and Viticulture on September 24, 2026.

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

Patchwork The Game currently peaks at #59 in the App Store charts, and Viticulture at #183. 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.*