# Pattern Blocks+ by mathies vs My Eclipse

The clearest difference is rating: My Eclipse at 4.8 against Pattern Blocks+ by mathies's 4.3. My Eclipse also leads on ratings volume (17 vs 3). Pattern Blocks+ by mathies's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

My Eclipse holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Eclipse has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Pattern Blocks+ by mathies's written reviews are positive against 93% of My Eclipse's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pattern Blocks+ by mathies ships an update every 6 weeks, My Eclipse every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pattern Blocks+ by mathies | My Eclipse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattern-blocks-plus-by-mathies/id1451545067/reviews) | **[4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-eclipse/id1665728210/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 92.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 44 MB | 288 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OAME](https://appshunter.io/developer/868343673) | [Federation des Astronomes Amateurs du Quebec](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665728212) |

## What reviewers say

### Pattern Blocks+ by mathies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattern-blocks-plus-by-mathies/id1451545067)

This app provides a virtual manipulative tool for creating designs and exploring mathematical concepts. Users can drag, move, copy, rotate, and reflect various shapes to build patterns, represent fractions and decimals, and calculate area and perimeter. It's designed to support learning in the classroom or at home.

**Highlights:** Virtual pattern blocks, Drag, move, copy, rotate, reflect shapes, Create patterns and designs, Represent fractions and decimals, Calculate area and perimeter, Save and open work files, Built-in annotation tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### My Eclipse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-eclipse/id1665728210)

This app offers an interactive guide to eclipses, providing personalized visibility data and optimal viewing times for upcoming solar events. It features a simulation tool to visualize eclipse trajectories and phases, alongside educational content on different eclipse types and their significance.

**Highlights:** Personalized eclipse visibility data, Optimal viewing time calculation, Solar eclipse trajectory simulation, Interactive eclipse phases visualization, Educational content on eclipse types, Historical eclipse significance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 💡 Informative and educational
- 🚀 Precise timing and guidance
- ✨ Great for enhancing eclipse experience
- 🌍 Works globally

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incompatible with iPhone SE screen
- 🔋 High power consumption
- 📱 Phone gets hot
- 🔇 Voice not heard when phone in sleep mode
- 🚫 No iPad app

**Reported bugs**

- Screen format not adapted for iPhone SE
- Nothing worked during eclipse on iPhone SE
- Not intuitive on iPhone SE
- Voice not heard when iPhone goes to sleep

**Requested features**

- Display current percentage of eclipse
- Add past eclipses for memory/collection
- Allow tagging witnessed eclipses
- Track user position and create time capsule
- Add option to save photos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pattern Blocks+ by mathies free?

Pattern Blocks+ by mathies is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is My Eclipse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pattern Blocks+ by mathies or My Eclipse?

My Eclipse is rated higher. Pattern Blocks+ by mathies averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while My Eclipse averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.

### Do Pattern Blocks+ by mathies or My Eclipse have ads?

Neither Pattern Blocks+ by mathies nor My Eclipse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pattern Blocks+ by mathies or My Eclipse?

Pattern Blocks+ by mathies ships an update every 6 weeks, and My Eclipse every 4 weeks. Most recently, Pattern Blocks+ by mathies was updated on October 2, 2026 and My Eclipse on October 10, 2026.

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