# Patchwork The Game vs Railroad Ink Challenge

Patchwork The Game and Railroad Ink Challenge both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of Patchwork The Game's written reviews are positive against 48% of Railroad Ink Challenge's. Patchwork The Game also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Patchwork The Game costs $3.99 and Railroad Ink Challenge $3.99 up front. Patchwork The Game sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Railroad Ink Challenge sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Patchwork The Game against 4.3 for Railroad Ink Challenge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 219 and 197 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Patchwork The Game's written reviews are positive against 48% of Railroad Ink Challenge's.

Patchwork The Game ships an update monthly, Railroad Ink Challenge every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patchwork The Game | Railroad Ink Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchwork-the-game/id1075851197/reviews) | **[4.3 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railroad-ink-challenge/id1549914827/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **219** | 197 |
| Positive reviews | **56.0% of reviews** | 48.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | #80 |
| Size | 120 MB | 283 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Twin Sails Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135862620) | [Horrible Guild](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460296043) |

## What reviewers say

### Patchwork The Game

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

**Currently charting:** #47 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


### Railroad Ink Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railroad-ink-challenge/id1549914827)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Roll dice and draw routes to build a transportation network. Connect exits and expand your railways and highways to score points. Avoid open connections to prevent penalties and aim for the highest score in solo or multiplayer modes.

**Highlights:** Dice rolling and route drawing, Network building with railways and highways, Connecting exits for points, Avoiding open connections for penalties, Solo play for high scores, Online multiplayer challenges, Leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forest Expansion | $1.99 | one-time |
| Desert Expansion | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 🎮 Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 📱 Intuitive user interface during play
- ⚡ Quick games perfect for short breaks
- 🏆 Daily challenge feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Excessive battery consumption
- 🌐 Server connectivity issues
- ❌ Resume game feature broken
- 🔐 Apple ID login problems

**Reported bugs**

- Resume game feature freezes app
- Apple ID login loop and authentication errors
- App crashes during gameplay and tutorial
- Game locks up after iOS updates
- Crashes on older devices (iPad Mini 2)

**Requested features**

- Local pass-and-play multiplayer mode
- All expansion dice sets (Rivers, Lakes, Future, Engineers, Lava, Meteor)
- Optional tile placement mechanic
- Personal score history and ranking
- Larger maps with more turns


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patchwork The Game free?

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

### Is Railroad Ink Challenge free?

Railroad Ink Challenge costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Patchwork The Game or Railroad Ink Challenge?

Railroad Ink Challenge is rated higher. Patchwork The Game averages 4.2 out of 5 from 219 ratings, while Railroad Ink Challenge averages 4.3 from 197 ratings.

### Do Patchwork The Game or Railroad Ink Challenge have ads?

Neither Patchwork The Game nor Railroad Ink Challenge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Patchwork The Game or Railroad Ink Challenge?

Patchwork The Game ships an update monthly, and Railroad Ink Challenge every 2 months. Most recently, Patchwork The Game was updated on September 23, 2026 and Railroad Ink Challenge on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Patchwork The Game or Railroad Ink Challenge?

Patchwork The Game currently peaks at #47 in the App Store charts, and Railroad Ink Challenge at #80. 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.*