Comparison

Creative Patterns vs DotCraft

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ€” 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: โ€ข Create Create your own patterns. โ€ข Practice Practice how to reproduce a built-in pattern. โ€ข Training Explore the transformation possibilities of the tiles by trying to cover a built-in pattern. โ€ข Memory Game Train your memory to remember a practice pattern and reproduce it with as few selections and transformation as you can.

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DotCraft

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Connect. Create. Conquer. DotCraft is a shape-forming puzzle game where you drag between glowing dots to create connections, form geometric shapes, and solve increasingly challenging puzzles โ€” all wrapped in a striking neon aesthetic. Draw lines between dots to form triangles, squares, and circles. Each level presents a unique objective: create specific shapes within a limited number of moves. Plan your connections carefully, master special dot types, and earn up to three stars on every level. HUNDREDS OF PUZZLES Progress through 200+ handcrafted levels across four tiers โ€” Introduction, Strategy, Challenge, and Expert. Start with the fundamentals and work your way up to mind-bending puzzles that demand precision and planning. FIVE SPECIAL DOT TYPES Navigate fixed, moving, colored, blocked, and disappearing dots. Each type adds a new layer of strategy to every puzzle. STRATEGIC HINT SYSTEM Stuck on a tricky level? Use hints to reveal the next shape or the exact connection to draw. But use them wisely โ€” hints are limited and using them costs points. COMPETE GLOBALLY Climb the Game Center leaderboards, unlock achievements, and compare your scores with players around the world. EARN STARS & REWARDS Master each level for a perfect three-star rating. Earn bonus hints through daily streaks, tier completions, and skilled play. DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE A colorblind-accessible mode ensures every player can enjoy the full experience. Haptic feedback and sound effects bring each connection to life. No ads. No pay-to-win. Just puzzles.

Screenshots

Creative Patterns4 screens
DotCraft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DotCraft at none against Creative Patterns's 2. Creative Patterns's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Creative Patterns sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. DotCraft asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Creative Patterns versus DotCraft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCreative PatternsDotCraft
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better18.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size10 MB5 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMonika TurcsanyiDusan Dimitrijevic

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Creative Patterns

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

DotCraft

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Creative Patterns free?
Creative Patterns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DotCraft free?
DotCraft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Creative Patterns or DotCraft have ads?
Neither Creative Patterns nor DotCraft shows ads.

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