# Packs vs The Pads Game

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Packs at 100% against The Pads Game's 48%. Packs also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1). The Pads Game's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (18 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Packs sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and The Pads Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Packs holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Pads Game has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Packs's written reviews are positive against 48% of The Pads Game's.

Packs ships an update every 5 weeks, The Pads Game every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Packs | The Pads Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packs-pattern-matching-game/id1445033882/reviews)** | [4.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pads-game/id1463438484/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 47.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Joshua Balfour](https://appshunter.io/developer/654121466) | [Ciro Manna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461361803) |

## What reviewers say

### Packs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packs-pattern-matching-game/id1445033882)

This is an addictive pattern matching game where players find sets of three cards to complete puzzles. Compete with friends on leaderboards and test your skills in different game modes. Enjoy an ad-free experience with exciting new multiplayer features.

**Highlights:** Pattern matching puzzles, Leaderboard competition, Quick and Challenge modes, Multiplayer support, Ad-free gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Hints | $1.99 | one-time |


### The Pads Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pads-game/id1463438484)

This is a strategy solitaire game where players collect points by completing full color pads. It combines puzzle and logic elements for mental exercise and relaxation. The game features endless levels and a world ranking system.

**Highlights:** Collect points by completing color pads, Rotate pads with a quick tap, Merge pads of the same color, Use special pads to destroy colors, Endless levels and scoring, World ranking and score sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ADVERTISING | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Beautiful retro aesthetic and visual design
- 🎵 Unique and charming 1950s jazz soundtrack
- 😌 Relaxing and calming gaming experience
- ⚡ Easy to learn and pick up quickly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads throughout gameplay
- 🐛 Tutorial loop bug preventing game access
- 💰 Ad-free purchase doesn't fully remove ads
- 🎲 Unfair difficulty scaling with impossible piece combinations
- 🔊 Cannot mute sound effects independently

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorial screen stuck in infinite loop after update
- Game won't progress past tutorial mode
- Menu button unresponsive after game over
- Ad-free purchase still shows ads
- Game progress lost when app is closed

**Requested features**

- Ad-free premium version purchase option
- Additional songs and soundtracks to unlock
- Complete sound mute option for all audio
- Game restart/reset button during gameplay
- Save game progress when closing app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Packs free?

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

### Is The Pads Game free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Packs or The Pads Game?

Packs is rated higher. Packs averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while The Pads Game averages 4.1 from 18 ratings.

### Do Packs or The Pads Game have ads?

Neither Packs nor The Pads Game shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Packs or The Pads Game?

Packs ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Pads Game every 5 days. Most recently, Packs was updated on November 2, 2026 and The Pads Game 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.*