# fade! vs AuroraBound

The clearest difference is rating: AuroraBound at 4.8 against fade!'s 4.3. AuroraBound also leads on ratings volume (610 vs 107). fade!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 10.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. fade! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AuroraBound sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AuroraBound holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AuroraBound has 610 ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 83% and 84% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | fade! | AuroraBound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fade/id1155615992/reviews) | **[4.8 (610 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurorabound-pattern-puzzles/id1222315344/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 107 | **610** |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews | **83.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Topebox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1386799933) | [Final Game Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222315343) |

## What reviewers say

### fade!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fade/id1155615992)

A relaxing yet challenging puzzle game where tapping rings clears fog and saves fish. It offers a Zen-like experience designed to engage both your eyes and brain.

**Highlights:** Simple tap-to-score gameplay, Clear fog, Save fishes, Relaxing puzzle, Challenging gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads! | $1.99 | one-time |


### AuroraBound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurorabound-pattern-puzzles/id1222315344)

Connect matching pieces to reveal intricate hidden patterns in this calming puzzle game. Enjoy thousands of unique challenges with a beautiful visual style and soothing music. The difficulty gradually increases, offering a satisfying experience for all players.

**Highlights:** Link matching pieces, Discover hidden patterns, Thousands of unique puzzles, Serene visual style, Soothing background music, Hint system

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25 Hint Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| 125 Hint Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Overwhelming Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| 505 Hint Pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| 2,020 Hint Pack | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧩 Engaging and addictive puzzle gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful design, colors, and visual aesthetics
- 🎵 Relaxing music and calm atmosphere
- 📈 Good difficulty progression from easy to challenging
- ⏰ No timers - play at your own pace

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Intrusive ads throughout gameplay
- 💰 No option to pay for ad removal
- 💡 Limited free hints available
- 🔍 Small puzzle squares at higher difficulty levels
- 🐛 Game crashes and freezes occasionally

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and freezes during gameplay
- Progress not saving across devices
- Free hints system not working properly
- Game jams and becomes unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad removal
- More free hints or better hint system
- Progress map and level navigation menu
- Ability to replay older puzzles
- Cross-device progress synchronization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is fade! free?

fade! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AuroraBound free?

AuroraBound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, fade! or AuroraBound?

AuroraBound is rated higher. fade! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while AuroraBound averages 4.8 from 610 ratings.

### Do fade! or AuroraBound have ads?

AuroraBound shows ads; fade! does not.

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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.*