# Patterned vs Squiggle Drop

Patterned and Squiggle Drop both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Patterned's written reviews are positive against 56% of Squiggle Drop's. Squiggle Drop's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 Squiggle Drop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39K and 14K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Patterned's written reviews are positive against 56% of Squiggle Drop's.

Patterned ships an update every 3 weeks, Squiggle Drop monthly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patterned | Squiggle Drop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterned/id1451427298/reviews)** | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squiggle-drop/id1623460434/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 14K |
| Positive reviews | **70.9% of reviews** | 56.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 774 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BorderLeap](https://appshunter.io/developer/546937507) | [Noodlecake](https://appshunter.io/developer/370828169) |

## What reviewers say

### Patterned

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

Engage in a serene puzzle experience by reconstructing intricate, repeating patterns. Discover new designs daily and weekly, or explore a vast library of handcrafted art. Save your creations as wallpapers and enjoy calming music.

**Highlights:** Rebuild repeating patterns, Daily and weekly new patterns, Vast library of handcrafted patterns, Save patterns as wallpapers, Relaxing ambient music, Real-time multiplayer

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

**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


### Squiggle Drop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squiggle-drop/id1623460434)

Unleash your creativity to solve physics-based puzzles by drawing a single shape. Explore 100 levels with multiple solutions and build your own city with earned rewards. Regular updates and daily challenges keep the fun going.

**Highlights:** Draw shapes to solve puzzles, 100 unique levels, Build and customize a city, Daily challenges, Leaderboards and achievements, Regular content updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and entertaining game
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles that stimulate the mind
- 🎶 Relaxing and enjoyable music
- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Levels require pixel-perfect precision
- 🤔 Hints/solutions don't always work as intended
- 😡 Frustrating when unable to progress due to difficulty
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Achievements resetting or not tracking properly
- Physics issues causing objects to behave unexpectedly
- Drawing inputs not registering correctly

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to skip or replay levels
- Improved precision controls for touch devices
- Clearer level instructions and objectives


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patterned free?

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

### Is Squiggle Drop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Patterned or Squiggle Drop?

Patterned is rated higher. Patterned averages 4.8 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Squiggle Drop averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.

### Do Patterned or Squiggle Drop have ads?

Neither Patterned nor Squiggle Drop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Patterned or Squiggle Drop?

Patterned ships an update every 3 weeks, and Squiggle Drop monthly. Most recently, Patterned was updated on November 12, 2026 and Squiggle Drop on November 12, 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.*