Polyforge vs The Unic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Polyforge
Create unique crystals by striking their sides in a specific sequence. Experience a blend of engaging gameplay, beautiful visuals, and calming soundscapes. Compete globally for the highest achieved level.
- Forge new shapes
- Strike all sides
- Avoid striking same side twice
- Simple visuals
- Serene sound design
- Global leaderboards
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Forge amazing crystals in a symphony of shapes, sound and color ◉ Forge new shapes by striking all the sides ◉ Don't strike the same side twice ◉ Simple & Beautiful visuals ◉ Atmospheric & Serene sound design ◉ Compete for the highest level in the world
The Unic
An observation game for pattern enthusiasts. Collect duplicates to reveal unique designs and build your own collection. Enjoy a visually stunning experience with daily quests and multiple game modes.
- Expand pattern collection
- Generate colorful shapes
- Capture duplicates
- 3 game modes
- Daily objectives
- Collect shards
- No internet required
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Expand your patterns collection to generate colorful shapes compositions. Capture duplicates, unveil The Unic, see how much you can reveal! The Unic is an observation game which should thrill any pattern and design lover. Whether you know what polka dots, tartan, argyle or gingham are, get ready to enjoy yourself in this fresh, highly colored and delicately crafted game! • A stunning visual experience • 3 game modes: choose your play style • Always play with a different setting • Daily objectives: every day complete a new quest to receive rewards! • Collect shards, complete patterns collections and build your own deck • No internet connection required • A fun experience suitable for all ages Finalist at International Mobile Game Awards 2020 ------------------------------------ PLEASE NOTE: The Unic is a completely free puzzle game, but you can also purchase some items within the game for real money. You can disable in app purchases on your device if you don't want to use this feature.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Polyforge at 94% against The Unic's 36%. Polyforge also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (930 vs 44). The Unic's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 26 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Polyforge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Unic sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Polyforge holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polyforge has 930 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Polyforge's written reviews are positive against 36% of The Unic's.
Polyforge ships an update every 26 months, The Unic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Polyforge | The Unic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (930 ratings) — better | 4.3 (44 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.6% of reviews — better | 36.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 930 — better | 44 |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ImpactBlue Studios Pty Ltd | Lozange Lab |
Customer experience
Polyforge
The Unic
Bugs and requests
Polyforge
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional freezing or crashing
- Issues with ad playback
Requested features
3 requests- More diverse shapes and patterns
- Difficulty settings or modes
- Ability to customize color schemes
The Unic
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Polyforge
- Remove Ads$0.99
The Unic
- 2 hours of Crazy Flip$0.29
- 6 hours of Zen Mode$0.49
- Pack of 400 gems$0.99
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- 7 skippers$0.99
- 9 skippers$0.99
- Pack of 1000 gems$1.99
- Unlock next slot$1.99
- Crazy Flip unlimited FOREVER$1.99
- Zen Mode unlimited FOREVER$2.99
- Pack of 2500 gems$3.99
- Pack of 5000 gems$5.99
- Pack of 12000 gems$9.99
