Comparison

The Unic vs Paper Mingle

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

Head to head
About

The Unic

An observation game for pattern enthusiasts. Collect duplicates to reveal unique designs and build your own collection. Enjoy a visually stunning experience with daily quests and multiple game modes.

Highlights
  • Expand pattern collection
  • Generate colorful shapes
  • Capture duplicates
  • 3 game modes
  • Daily objectives
  • Collect shards
  • No internet required
Features
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Expand your patterns collection to generate colorful shapes compositions. Capture duplicates, unveil The Unic, see how much you can reveal! The Unic is an observation game which should thrill any pattern and design lover. Whether you know what polka dots, tartan, argyle or gingham are, get ready to enjoy yourself in this fresh, highly colored and delicately crafted game! • A stunning visual experience • 3 game modes: choose your play style • Always play with a different setting • Daily objectives: every day complete a new quest to receive rewards! • Collect shards, complete patterns collections and build your own deck • No internet connection required • A fun experience suitable for all ages Finalist at International Mobile Game Awards 2020 ------------------------------------ PLEASE NOTE: The Unic is a completely free puzzle game, but you can also purchase some items within the game for real money. You can disable in app purchases on your device if you don't want to use this feature.

About

Paper Mingle

Engage in a unique puzzle adventure by merging beautiful paper tiles. Solve level tasks with strategic swipes to create higher value tiles and overcome various obstacles. Enjoy a visually stunning world inspired by handmade paper craft.

Highlights
  • Merge beautiful paper tiles
  • Solve level tasks with swipe moves
  • Overcome various obstacles
  • Use special boosters
  • Earn stars by completing levels
  • Customize game music
Features
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From a world-renowned paper artist, Yulia Brodskaya, comes a new merge game that brings together tactile qualities of handmade paper craft and exciting puzzle adventure! MERGE BEAUTIFUL PAPER TILES TO REACH LEVEL TARGETS Solve level tasks using quick thinking and easy swipe moves: when two identical paper tiles are merged, next value tile will appear VARIETY OF LEVELS TO COMPLETE IN SEQUENCE AND PROGRESS TO THE NEXT CHAPTER • Get more points by merging highest value tiles, and have fun overcoming various obstacles introduced further in the game: for example, how about a crumpled piece of paper that gets in the way of merging the paper tiles, or holes in the play-field? These obstacles are easy to deal with the use of special boosters, or they will add more fun to each level if you prefer to challenge yourself and solve the tasks without help. • Paper Mingle is free to play, but there are optional in-app items that require payment (using in-game coin currency you can buy boosters, new music tracks, additional moves or extra lives) • Amazing graphics featuring joyful colour combinations, textured paper and various art and craft items that you will find on the artist’s work table! You are very welcome to experience this bright and happy world of Paper Mingle! • Be rewarded with 1,2 or 3 stars when you win the levels by achieving your target before running out of moves. If you lose a level, you lose one life, but not to worry! One life will get restored after 30 minutes CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE BY CHOOSING DIFFERENT MUSIC TRACKS FOR YOUR GAME PLAY Happy Paper Mingling!

Screenshots

The Unic4 screens
Paper Mingle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Paper Mingle at none against The Unic's shown. Paper Mingle also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 36%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). The Unic's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.1). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. The Unic sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Paper Mingle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Unic holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 42 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of The Unic's written reviews are positive against 69% of Paper Mingle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Unic ships an update every 2 months, Paper Mingle every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The Unic versus Paper Mingle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe UnicPaper Mingle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (44 ratings) — better4.1 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews69.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44 — better42
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLozange LabArtSense Games Ltd

Customer experience

The Unic

All ratings44 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral6.8%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral36.4%
Negative27.3%

Paper Mingle

All ratings41 ratings
Positive75.6%
Neutral7.3%
Negative17.1%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative23.1%

Bugs and requests

The Unic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Paper Mingle

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Game becomes impossible after a few levels

Requested features

6 requests
  • More levels please
  • Release new levels soon
  • Allow playing in peace without constant frustration
  • Remove limited lives
  • Allow use of earned coins
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  • Option to pay for the game and play freely

In-app purchases

12 purchases

The Unic

One-time12
  • 2 hours of Crazy Flip$0.29
  • 6 hours of Zen Mode$0.49
  • Pack of 400 gems$0.99
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  • 7 skippers$0.99
  • 9 skippers$0.99
  • Pack of 1000 gems$1.99
  • Unlock next slot$1.99
  • Crazy Flip unlimited FOREVER$1.99
  • Zen Mode unlimited FOREVER$2.99
  • Pack of 2500 gems$3.99
  • Pack of 5000 gems$5.99
  • Pack of 12000 gems$9.99
10 purchases

Paper Mingle

One-time10
  • 12 Coins$1.99
  • Piggy Bank$2.99
  • 24 Coins$3.99
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  • Booster Bundle Three$4.99
  • 50 Coins$6.99
  • Booster Bundle One$9.99
  • 100 Coins$12.99
  • Booster Bundle Two$19.99
  • 250 Coins$29.99
  • 1000 Coins$99.99

Questions

Is The Unic free?
The Unic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paper Mingle free?
Paper Mingle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Unic or Paper Mingle?
The Unic is rated higher. The Unic averages 4.3 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Paper Mingle averages 4.1 from 42 ratings.
Do The Unic or Paper Mingle have ads?
The Unic shows ads; Paper Mingle does not.
Which is updated more often, The Unic or Paper Mingle?
The Unic ships an update every 2 months, and Paper Mingle every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Unic was updated on October 23, 2026 and Paper Mingle on October 23, 2026.

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