# PATIENCE. vs Sticky Terms

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sticky Terms at every 2 months against PATIENCE.'s every 21 months. Sticky Terms also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 442). PATIENCE.'s advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PATIENCE. against 4.8 for Sticky Terms. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Terms has 2.7K ratings behind it against 442, 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 88% of Sticky Terms's.

PATIENCE. ships an update every 21 months, Sticky Terms every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PATIENCE. | Sticky Terms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (442 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patience/id1189962461/reviews)** | [4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-terms/id1495581633/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 442 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.5% of reviews** | 87.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 59 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Garrett Michael](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189962430) | [Philipp Stollenmayer](https://appshunter.io/developer/580506869) |

## 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


### Sticky Terms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-terms/id1495581633)

Explore a collection of 250 unique words from various languages that lack direct translations. Challenge your mind by deciphering the meanings of these untranslatable terms through engaging puzzles.

**Highlights:** 250 untranslatable words, Language puzzles, Meaning deciphering, Unique vocabulary, Brain teaser game

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging puzzles
- 🤓 Educational - learning new words
- 🎨 Unique and creative visual design
- 💰 No in-app purchases, just ads
- 🕹️ Satisfying gameplay mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
- 🕰️ Levels can be completed too quickly
- 🌐 Limited language/word diversity
- 🔇 No option to disable sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect word definitions or translations
- Unresponsive controls in certain levels
- Graphical glitches on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and words
- Include word pronunciation audio
- Implement a hint system or tutorial
- Expand to more languages and cultures


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PATIENCE. free?

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

### Is Sticky Terms free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PATIENCE. or Sticky Terms?

PATIENCE. is rated higher. PATIENCE. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 442 ratings, while Sticky Terms averages 4.8 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do PATIENCE. or Sticky Terms have ads?

Neither PATIENCE. nor Sticky Terms shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PATIENCE. or Sticky Terms?

PATIENCE. ships an update every 21 months, and Sticky Terms every 2 months. Most recently, PATIENCE. was updated on November 2, 2026 and Sticky Terms on November 11, 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.*