# PATIENCE. vs Game Jolt

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PATIENCE. at none against Game Jolt's 4. PATIENCE. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (92% vs 77%). Game Jolt's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 442). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Game Jolt sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. PATIENCE. asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PATIENCE. against 4.8 for Game Jolt. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Game Jolt has 3.1K 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 77% of Game Jolt's.

PATIENCE. ships an update every 21 months, Game Jolt every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PATIENCE. | Game Jolt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (442 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patience/id1189962461/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-jolt/id1546759412/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 442 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.5% of reviews** | 76.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Garrett Michael](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189962430) | [Game Jolt Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546759414) |

## 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


### Game Jolt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-jolt/id1546759412)

Connect with fellow gamers, artists, and creators in a vibrant social space. Discover communities, participate in challenges, showcase your talents, and even monetize your creations. Explore fan art, cosplay, music, and in-game collectibles.

**Highlights:** Gaming challenges, Fan communities, Collectible shop, Monetize creations, Anime and fan art sharing, Cosplay showcase, Music sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 400 Joltbux | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Joltbux | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Joltbux | $9.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Joltbux | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great community
- 🎨 Awesome art and content
- 🤗 Friendly and respectful users
- 💡 Innovative platform for game developers
- 🎮 Good for finding and sharing games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🕰️ Slow loading times
- 🤖 Issues with moderation and banning
- 🔒 Difficulty signing in and accessing accounts
- 📥 Unable to download or play games on mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and inability to access accounts
- Crashes and freezes when trying to view content
- Incompatibility with older devices or operating systems
- Glitches with notifications and in-app features

**Requested features**

- Add ability to download and play games on mobile
- Improve server stability and reduce crashes
- Enhance moderation tools to better handle trolls and inappropriate content
- Implement dark mode and other customization options
- Allow users to recover deleted posts and accounts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PATIENCE. free?

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

### Is Game Jolt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PATIENCE. or Game Jolt?

Game Jolt is rated higher. PATIENCE. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 442 ratings, while Game Jolt averages 4.8 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do PATIENCE. or Game Jolt have ads?

Game Jolt shows ads; PATIENCE. does not.

### Which is updated more often, PATIENCE. or Game Jolt?

PATIENCE. ships an update every 21 months, and Game Jolt every 11 days. Most recently, PATIENCE. was updated on November 2, 2026 and Game Jolt on November 3, 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.*