Comparison

ColorBlox! vs Patterns

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ColorBlox!

A fast-paced puzzle arcade game where players find matching color grids. Test your pattern recognition skills across three difficulties and two modes, aiming for high scores and global leaderboards. Features a new Dark Mode for enhanced play.

Highlights
  • Find matching color grids
  • Pattern recognition challenges
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Standard and Expert modes
  • World ranking leaderboards
  • Dark Mode available
Features
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Introducing ColorBlox! * Find matching grids of color as quickly as possible. * Test your ability to recognize colorized patterns in this puzzle-esque arcade style game. * Test your skill in three different difficulties: 2 by 2, 3 by 3, and 4 by 4 * Two different modes: standard––your classic ColorBlox game––and expert––the matching color grids can be flipped and rotated. * Go fast, try to get a high score, and beat your friends in the world ranking leaderboards. * Now including a Dark Mode!

About

Patterns

Features
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Patterns: A Brain Game is a casual visual puzzle game built around one simple challenge: find the single tile that breaks the pattern before time runs out. Each round shows a board of matching tiles with one subtle difference hidden inside. Your job is to spot it fast. The rules are easy to learn, but the patterns keep your eyes and brain working. Whether you want a quick mental warm-up, a focus break, or a satisfying brain challenge, Patterns: A Brain Game is designed to be easy to pick up and fun to come back to. Features: • Fast visual puzzle gameplay • Simple tap-to-play controls • Pattern-based challenges that test focus and attention • Multiple difficulty levels • Adjustable board sizes • Session and all-time progress tracking • Game Center leaderboards and achievements • Quick rounds that fit into short breaks • Full game unlock with a single purchase Why players enjoy it: • It feels relaxing and challenging at the same time • It rewards concentration, pattern recognition, and quick thinking • It’s easy to understand for all ages • It’s a fun way to keep your mind active If you enjoy odd-one-out games, spot-the-difference style puzzles, visual brain games, or quick mental fitness challenges, Patterns: A Brain Game is made for you.

Screenshots

ColorBlox!4 screens
Patterns4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ColorBlox! at 11.0 against Patterns's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ColorBlox! versus Patterns: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColorBlox!Patterns
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPreston Productions, Inc.Matt Pallansch

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ColorBlox!

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
1 purchases

Patterns

One-time1
  • Full Game Access$2.99

Questions

Is ColorBlox! free?
ColorBlox! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Patterns free?
Patterns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ColorBlox! or Patterns have ads?
Neither ColorBlox! nor Patterns shows ads.

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