# Patterned vs Lost in Play+

Patterned and Lost in Play+ both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Lost in Play+'s written reviews are positive against 71% of Patterned's. Lost in Play+ also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Patterned's advantage is device support (5 vs 3) and ratings volume (38K vs 9.9K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 4.9 for Lost in Play+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38K and 9.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Patterned's written reviews are positive against 92% of Lost in Play+'s.

Patterned ships an update every 3 weeks, Lost in Play+ every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patterned | Lost in Play+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterned/id1451427298/reviews) | **[4.9 (9.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-in-play-plus/id6739293760/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 9.9K |
| Positive reviews | 70.9% of reviews | **92.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 764 MB | 792 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [BorderLeap](https://appshunter.io/developer/546937507) | [Snapbreak Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150830796) |

## 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


### Lost in Play+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-in-play-plus/id6739293760)

Embark on an imaginative adventure as a brother and sister seeking to return home. Solve unique puzzles, interact with whimsical characters, and explore a world blending reality and fantasy. This interactive cartoon offers a nostalgic journey for all ages.

**Highlights:** Animated puzzle adventure, Unique puzzles and mini-games, Whimsical characters and creatures, Hand-crafted animated style, No dialogue, visual communication, Family-friendly experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Immersive and engaging
- 💡 Captures children's imagination
- 👍 Challenging but not frustrating puzzles
- 👍 Great art and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Logging out issue after duck race
- 🐛 Pause button not working

**Reported bugs**

- Logging out issue after duck race
- Pause button not working

**Requested features**

- Longer game duration
- More story-based puzzle games on Apple Arcade


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patterned free?

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

### Is Lost in Play+ free?

Lost in Play+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Patterned or Lost in Play+?

Lost in Play+ is rated higher. Patterned averages 4.8 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Lost in Play+ averages 4.9 from 9.9K ratings.

### Do Patterned or Lost in Play+ have ads?

Neither Patterned nor Lost in Play+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Patterned or Lost in Play+?

Patterned ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lost in Play+ every 10 days. Most recently, Patterned was updated on September 28, 2026 and Lost in Play+ on September 28, 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.*