Comparison

Patterned vs Draw it+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Patterned

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
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Patterned is a unique puzzle game that immerses you in the beauty and joy of seamless, repeating patterns. Each pattern begins as a sketch and you must use visual clues to reassemble its scrambled pieces. Piece by piece, each pattern begins to come alive in increasing amounts of color and structure. When the final piece is placed, the pattern fills the screen in full color. Inspired by jigsaw puzzles, but with a unique twist… In Patterned, your objective is to rebuild a scrambled pattern tile that is seamlessly repeating across the screen. As you place pieces you’ll quickly discover that the puzzle’s edges are repeated on the other side. Use these visual clues to help solve each puzzle! Beautiful music… Relax, zone out and play at your own pace as a peaceful music soundtrack accompanies gameplay. Patterned features well over 6 hours of music in both piano and ambient styles, by over 10 well-known musicial composers including Dear Gravity, Be Still the Earth, Antarctic Wastelands and many more. Inspired by design from around the world… Patterned features thousands of beautiful, handcrafted patterns created by dozens of the best pattern designers from around the world. Made for adults and kids alike… From flowers to watercolor paintings, or from dinosaurs to kung fu sushi, Patterned is full of fun designs made for absolutely everyone! Real-time multiplayer... Assemble patterns with anyone else, from anywhere in the world, in real time! Wallpapers galore... With each pattern that you solve, you can download a beautiful wallpaper to your device! Available for iOS and macOS only. Take your time… Easily start a puzzle on a device and finish it later. Even begin on one device and continue on a different device! Constantly updated... We are obsessed with not only keeping our game running smoothly, but constantly adding new patterns and regularly adding new features!

About

Draw it+

Test your drawing speed and creativity against the clock. Sketch words quickly to score points in this fast-paced game. Perfect for art lovers and those seeking a quick, engaging challenge.

Highlights
  • Quick-thinking drawing challenge
  • Sketch words against the clock
  • Score points based on speed
  • Variety of unlockable words
  • Simple controls
  • Fast-paced gameplay
Features
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Put your creative flair to the ultimate test. Get ready for a quick-thinking drawing challenge where your skills are tested against the clock! In Draw It, every second counts. Sketch each word before your time runs out and see how many points you can score. With simple controls and a wide variety of words to draw, this super exciting fast paced game is the perfect answer for fans of art, doodle and quick play. Whether you're jumping in for fun or aiming for a high score, there's always something new to take on. Race the clock in dynamic rounds, or just enjoy quick sketching and doodling as a creative break. It’s the perfect way to bring your ideas to life, stay quick and keep your reflexes sharp. Be bold, be quick - don’t hesitate! Can you keep up with the pace and prove your skills under pressure? Draw It Features: Simple gameplay - perfect for anyone who loves art games. Fast-paced challenge - see how quickly you can draw before the time runs out. A wide variety of words to unlock - from everyday objects to tricky ideas. Great for fans of drawing, sketching, or doodling. Think you're quick enough for the challenge? Jump in now and let your creativity shine, one sketch at a time.

Screenshots

Patterned4 screens
Draw it+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Draw it+ at free against Patterned's paid. Draw it+ also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Patterned's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 35%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Patterned holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Patterned has 38K ratings behind it against 2.5K, 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 35% of Draw it+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Patterned ships an update every 3 weeks, Draw it+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Patterned versus Draw it+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatternedDraw it+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (38K ratings) — better4.5 (2.5K ratings)
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews — better35.3% of reviews
Number of ratings38K — better2.5K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size764 MB202 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBorderLeapKwalee Ltd

Customer experience

Patterned

All ratings38,453 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews1,029 reviews
Positive70.8%
Neutral12.1%
Negative17.1%

Draw it+

All ratings2,546 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral6.5%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive35.3%
Neutral14.7%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Patterned

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Draw it+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Patterned

No in-app purchases

None

Draw it+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Patterned free?
Patterned is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Draw it+ free?
Draw it+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Patterned or Draw it+?
Patterned is rated higher. Patterned averages 4.8 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Draw it+ averages 4.5 from 2.5K ratings.
Do Patterned or Draw it+ have ads?
Neither Patterned nor Draw it+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Patterned or Draw it+?
Patterned ships an update every 3 weeks, and Draw it+ weekly. Most recently, Patterned was updated on October 14, 2026 and Draw it+ on October 12, 2026.

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