Comparison

Patterns vs Block Sorting Game

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

Head to head
About

Patterns

Unravel intricate patterns by strategically moving pieces to match the design. This calming puzzle game offers handcrafted levels, a minimalist aesthetic, and the ability to create and share your own challenges.

Highlights
  • 100 handcrafted levels
  • Simple yet compelling gameplay
  • Minimalist design with soothing sounds
  • Create and share custom puzzles
  • Hours of puzzling time
  • Great replay value
Features
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Patterns is a unique, calming and addictive puzzle game. Can you discover the order of steps to unravel the pieces and match the pattern? A challenging, rewarding and fun way to relax your brain. Features: • 100 handcrafted levels to enjoy • Simple rules, yet compelling gameplay • A colorful minimalist design with soothing sounds • Hours of puzzling time, with a great replay value • Create & share your own puzzles with friends and family How to play: • Drag & drop pieces across the columns • Your pieces stack up in each column • You can only move the top pieces first • Got stuck? Retry the level and lose a life • Match the pattern in as little steps as possible Sounds too simple or too hard? Don't worry! All of these and further interesting gameplay elements are introduced as your progress through the levels. Tip: You can create & design your own puzzles, share them with your friends and family and challenge them to solve your creation. You can also get your own puzzles featured in the app by sending them to support@flyabb.com Download Patterns now and discover a one-of-a-kind free-to-play puzzler that you will enjoy for hours on end.

About

Block Sorting Game

Features
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Hello Friends, Let Enjoy this puzzle game: sort or re-arrange same colour blocks fit in mini boards. Drag & drops when fitting in cells. Feel free to give your feedback here!

Screenshots

Patterns4 screens
Block Sorting Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Block Sorting Game at none against Patterns's 4. Patterns's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Patterns sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Block Sorting Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Patterns ships an update every 10 months, Block Sorting Game every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
Patterns versus Block Sorting Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatternsBlock Sorting Game
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 10 months — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB97 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFly Your Vision B.V.Hieu Hoang

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Patterns

One-time4
  • Unlock Level$0.99
  • 1 Day Infinite Lives$0.99
  • 3 Days Infinite Lives$1.99
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  • Forever Infinite Lives$3.99
None

Block Sorting Game

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Patterns free?
Patterns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block Sorting Game free?
Block Sorting Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Patterns or Block Sorting Game have ads?
Neither Patterns nor Block Sorting Game shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Patterns or Block Sorting Game?
Patterns ships an update every 10 months, and Block Sorting Game every 19 months. Most recently, Patterns was updated on November 2, 2026 and Block Sorting Game on November 8, 2026.

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