# PATIENCE. vs Flat Pack

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PATIENCE. at none against Flat Pack's 1. PATIENCE. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). Flat Pack's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (4.4K vs 399). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flat Pack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PATIENCE. asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PATIENCE. against 4.7 for Flat Pack. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flat Pack has 4.4K ratings behind it against 399, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of PATIENCE.'s written reviews are positive against 85% of Flat Pack's.

PATIENCE. ships an update every 21 months, Flat Pack weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PATIENCE. | Flat Pack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (399 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patience/id1189962461/reviews)** | [4.7 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-pack/id1206776375/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 399 | **4.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.5% of reviews** | 85.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Garrett Michael](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189962430) | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) |

## What reviewers say

### PATIENCE.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patience/id1189962461)

This is a puzzle game that generates a vast number of unique, solvable challenges. It offers unlockable content and a minimalist experience without any in-app purchases or advertisements.

**Highlights:** Randomly generated puzzles, Unlockable difficulties and characters, Minimalist and fast gameplay, Over 1.3 x 10^212 combinations, No microtransactions or ads, Particle effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Playable version of the puzzle
- 👍 Great idea for a game
- 👍 Decent Undertale fan game
- 👍 Fun to play when bored
- 👍 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashing issues
- 🔍 Red tiles don't function as impassable walls like in Undertale
- 🕰️ Perseverance - Determined mode is too challenging with only 30 seconds

**Reported bugs**

- Distorted UI when using non-default fonts
- Soft-locking issue when getting trapped with certain tile combinations

**Requested features**

- Level editor to create custom puzzles
- More unlockable soul colors and customization options
- Additional game modes like no-hit or race against others
- Ability to summon monsters on green tiles like in Undertale


### Flat Pack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-pack/id1206776375)

Experience a unique platformer that blends 2D and 3D gameplay. Navigate over 30 levels filled with challenging traps, enemies, and epic boss fights. Explore a real-world environment with the innovative AR Mode.

**Highlights:** 2D and 3D hybrid gameplay, Over 30 unique levels, AR Mode for real-world environments, Cool traps and enemies, Epic boss fights, One-handed controls, Secret stars and ending

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads - premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PATIENCE. free?

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

### Is Flat Pack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PATIENCE. or Flat Pack?

PATIENCE. is rated higher. PATIENCE. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 399 ratings, while Flat Pack averages 4.7 from 4.4K ratings.

### Do PATIENCE. or Flat Pack have ads?

Flat Pack shows ads; PATIENCE. does not.

### Which is updated more often, PATIENCE. or Flat Pack?

PATIENCE. ships an update every 21 months, and Flat Pack weekly. Most recently, PATIENCE. was updated on October 14, 2026 and Flat Pack on October 13, 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.*