# Patterned vs Water Sort Puzzle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Patterned at 71% against Water Sort Puzzle's 24%. Patterned also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (39K vs 7.3K). Water Sort Puzzle's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid). On price, update cadence, 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.

Patterned holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Patterned has 39K ratings behind it against 7.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Patterned's written reviews are positive against 24% of Water Sort Puzzle's.

Patterned ships an update every 3 weeks, Water Sort Puzzle monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patterned | Water Sort Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterned/id1451427298/reviews)** | [4.5 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-sort-puzzle-get-color-plus/id6754882272/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 7.3K |
| Positive reviews | **70.9% of reviews** | 24.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 764 MB | 401 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [BorderLeap](https://appshunter.io/developer/546937507) | [Tripledot Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191319103) |

## 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


### Water Sort Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-sort-puzzle-get-color-plus/id6754882272)

This game offers a relaxing and stress-relieving experience with thousands of colorful puzzles. It's designed to help expel negative thoughts and worries, providing a personal coloring therapy session anytime you need it.

**Highlights:** Stress and anxiety relief, Thousands of colorful puzzles, Relaxing gameplay, Personal coloring therapy, Rainbow puzzle challenges

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patterned free?

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

### Is Water Sort Puzzle free?

Water Sort Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Patterned or Water Sort Puzzle?

Patterned is rated higher. Patterned averages 4.8 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Water Sort Puzzle averages 4.5 from 7.3K ratings.

### Do Patterned or Water Sort Puzzle have ads?

Neither Patterned nor Water Sort Puzzle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Patterned or Water Sort Puzzle?

Patterned ships an update every 3 weeks, and Water Sort Puzzle monthly. Most recently, Patterned was updated on October 29, 2026 and Water Sort Puzzle on October 29, 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.*