Comparison

Creative Patterns vs Shadow Match Quest

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

Head to head
About

Creative Patterns

Features
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Pattern forming game which develops creativity and visual construction ability. Pattern-forming exercises are part of the IQ measurement. The goal of the app is to create complex patterns on a board of tiles from the basic tile patterns. Can be used as an educational tool from age 8. Can also be used as a Discovery Toy in cognitive psychological treatments. But most of all, it's fun to play with, and you can let your imagination soar. Usage: The boards on the game screens contain tiles (at the start the tiles display empty/solid squares). By tapping a tile, you can choose from eight basic patterns. By dragging a tile, you can flip or rotate the basic pattern on it. You can compose complex patterns from these tiles. The app has 4 modes: • Create Create your own patterns. • Practice Practice how to reproduce a built-in pattern. • Training Explore the transformation possibilities of the tiles by trying to cover a built-in pattern. • Memory Game Train your memory to remember a practice pattern and reproduce it with as few selections and transformation as you can.

About

Shadow Match Quest

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Shadow Match Quest is a minimalist perspective-puzzle. A hidden 3D object sits behind the scenes—only its silhouette is visible. Your job: rotate the object in 3D until its shadow perfectly matches the target. Why you’ll love it • Intuitive controls — smooth, continuous rotation that tracks your finger. • 500 progressive levels — from bite-size warmups to brain-teasing masters. • Crisp visuals — tasteful themes and clean silhouettes. • No timers. No energy. Take your time and enjoy the “click” when it lines up. • Offline friendly — play anywhere. How it works 1. Study the TARGET silhouette. 2. Rotate the unseen 3D object in all directions. 3. When your live shadow overlaps the target well enough, the level clears! Whether you’ve got a minute or an hour, Shadow Match Quest delivers relaxing focus and punchy “got it!” wins. Perfect for puzzle lovers, optical-illusion fans, and anyone who likes smart, satisfying games.

Screenshots

Creative Patterns4 screens
Shadow Match Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow Match Quest at none against Creative Patterns's 2. Creative Patterns's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Creative Patterns sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Shadow Match Quest asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Creative Patterns ships an update every 5 months, Shadow Match Quest every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Creative Patterns versus Shadow Match Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCreative PatternsShadow Match Quest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB1 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMonika TurcsanyiNeel Roy

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Creative Patterns

One-time2
  • Pattern pack 1$2.99
  • Pattern pack 2$2.99
None

Shadow Match Quest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Creative Patterns free?
Creative Patterns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shadow Match Quest free?
Shadow Match Quest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Creative Patterns or Shadow Match Quest have ads?
Neither Creative Patterns nor Shadow Match Quest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Creative Patterns or Shadow Match Quest?
Creative Patterns ships an update every 5 months, and Shadow Match Quest every 11 months. Most recently, Creative Patterns was updated on October 16, 2026 and Shadow Match Quest on October 6, 2026.

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