# Jacks Patch vs InstaGourd Halloween Carving

The clearest difference is rating: Jacks Patch at 5.0 against InstaGourd Halloween Carving's 4.4. Jacks Patch also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 26.2). InstaGourd Halloween Carving's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (744 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Jacks Patch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InstaGourd Halloween Carving has 744 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Jacks Patch ships an update every 7 months, InstaGourd Halloween Carving every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jacks Patch | InstaGourd Halloween Carving |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jacks-patch/id1088175947/reviews)** | [4.4 (744 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instagourd-halloween-carving/id1439757596/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **744** |
| Positive reviews | — | 84.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 26 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wise Enterprise](https://appshunter.io/developer/335889056) | [Merrill Caldwell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439757595) |

## What reviewers say

### Jacks Patch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jacks-patch/id1088175947)

Create and share your own unique pumpkin designs with this app. Explore the artistic vision of George Evelyn and bring your virtual gourds to life.

**Highlights:** Virtual pumpkin carving, Share creations, Artistic designs, Creative tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### InstaGourd Halloween Carving

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instagourd-halloween-carving/id1439757596)

Transform your device into a digital pumpkin patch for creative carving. Design spooky Jack-o'-Lanterns, share them with a global community, and export animated GIFs or videos for social media. Enjoy seasonal challenges and a mess-free Halloween art experience.

**Highlights:** Virtual pumpkin carving tools, Realistic candle glows and effects, Social gallery and community feed, Export animated GIFs and videos, Daily spooky challenges, Design planning for real pumpkins

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Wide variety of stencils and designs
- 👍 No ads or minimal ads interruption
- 🎭 Fun and creative pumpkin customization
- 📤 Ability to share creations in gallery
- ⏰ Halloween countdown feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😐 Limited gameplay variety and content
- 🎨 Limited color options (rainbow fill only)
- 📉 Graphics could be improved
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay after initial use
- ❓ Confusing UI for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Color filling inconsistency between app store preview and actual gameplay
- Unclear functionality for certain features

**Requested features**

- Ability to color objects other than pumpkins
- Trick-or-treating gameplay mode
- More design and stencil options
- Double-tap fill functionality for all colors, not just rainbow
- Contact information or support menu for developers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jacks Patch free?

Jacks Patch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is InstaGourd Halloween Carving free?

InstaGourd Halloween Carving is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Jacks Patch or InstaGourd Halloween Carving?

Jacks Patch is rated higher. Jacks Patch averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while InstaGourd Halloween Carving averages 4.4 from 744 ratings.

### Do Jacks Patch or InstaGourd Halloween Carving have ads?

Neither Jacks Patch nor InstaGourd Halloween Carving shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jacks Patch or InstaGourd Halloween Carving?

Jacks Patch ships an update every 7 months, and InstaGourd Halloween Carving every 4 days. Most recently, Jacks Patch was updated on November 2, 2026 and InstaGourd Halloween Carving on November 2, 2026.

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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.*