# Patterned vs tint.

The clearest difference is monetization model: tint. at free against Patterned's paid. tint. also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Patterned's advantage is ratings volume (39K vs 8.8K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Patterned against 4.7 for tint.. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39K and 8.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Patterned's written reviews are positive against 78% of tint.'s.

Patterned ships an update every 3 weeks, tint. monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patterned | tint. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterned/id1451427298/reviews)** | [4.7 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tint/id1451786388/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 8.8K |
| Positive reviews | 70.9% of reviews | **78.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 764 MB | 449 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BorderLeap](https://appshunter.io/developer/546937507) | [Lykkegaard Europe Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276464042) |

## What reviewers say

### Patterned

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterned/id1451427298)

A unique puzzle game where you reassemble scrambled, repeating patterns. Solve intricate designs inspired by global art and enjoy a relaxing soundtrack. Download solved patterns as wallpapers for your device.

**Highlights:** Reassemble repeating patterns, Visual clue-based gameplay, Relaxing music soundtrack, Thousands of handcrafted designs, Real-time multiplayer, Downloadable wallpapers, Cross-device progress saving

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Game Controller support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and patterns
- 🎶 Calming and relaxing music
- 🧠 Challenging yet satisfying puzzles
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🌟 Gorgeous wallpapers from completed puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty finding incomplete puzzles
- 🎨 Washed out colors on some puzzles
- 🧩 Pieces sometimes snap to incorrect locations
- 🔁 Repeating patterns can be frustrating
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorial puzzle missing final piece
- Some puzzles appear incomplete or have missing pieces
- Multiplayer mode has connectivity issues
- App gets stuck on loading screen for some users

**Requested features**

- Add option to view only incomplete puzzles
- Improve contrast and visibility of puzzle pieces
- Allow pieces to be placed anywhere, not just in central grid
- Provide more diverse and representative artwork
- Add ability to download completed puzzles as wallpapers


### tint.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tint/id1451786388)

Solve relaxing puzzles by mixing watercolors to match target colors. Enjoy a calming experience with no timers or pressure, set against changing natural environments. Features multiple solutions per level and a special Zen Mode for ultimate relaxation.

**Highlights:** Watercolor mixing puzzles, No timers or pressure, Multiple solutions per level, Changing nature environments, Binaural audio experience, Zen Mode for relaxation, Colorblind/vision impaired mode

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌳 Relaxing and calming atmosphere
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and art style
- 🧠 Challenging yet satisfying puzzles
- 💎 High-quality, ad-free experience
- 🤗 Great for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔄 Repetitive level transitions
- 🔍 Difficulty progression could be improved
- 📱 Usability issues on smaller screens

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not loading properly
- Notification gestures interfering with gameplay
- Progress getting reset after updates

**Requested features**

- Free paint mode to create custom artwork
- More levels and content updates
- Undo/redo functionality for puzzles
- Ability to skip or revisit previous levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patterned free?

Patterned is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is tint. free?

tint. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Patterned or tint.?

Patterned is rated higher. Patterned averages 4.8 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while tint. averages 4.7 from 8.8K ratings.

### Do Patterned or tint. have ads?

Neither Patterned nor tint. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Patterned or tint.?

Patterned ships an update every 3 weeks, and tint. monthly. Most recently, Patterned was updated on October 30, 2026 and tint. on October 30, 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.*