# Brick Junior vs Patchwork Puzzles (Junior Ed)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Patchwork Puzzles (Junior Ed) at 100% against Brick Junior's 0%. Patchwork Puzzles (Junior Ed) also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 14). Brick Junior's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brick Junior sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Patchwork Puzzles (Junior Ed) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Patchwork Puzzles (Junior Ed) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brick Junior has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Brick Junior's written reviews are positive against 100% of Patchwork Puzzles (Junior Ed)'s.

Brick Junior ships an update every 8 months, Patchwork Puzzles (Junior Ed) fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brick Junior | Patchwork Puzzles (Junior Ed) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-junior/id1498736754/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchwork-puzzles-junior-ed/id1660169955/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 92 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [鲲 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469181417) | [Neil Rohan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522614743) |

## What reviewers say

### Brick Junior

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-junior/id1498736754)

This app provides step-by-step 3D animated instructions for building models, perfect for young children new to construction toys. Users can rotate and zoom in on models to view each step multiple times, making complex builds accessible.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of 3D models, Detailed animation build demos, Rotate and scale 3D models, View steps repeatedly, Beginner-friendly instructions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Classic Model Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Racing Car Model Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fighting Car Model Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Minicar Model Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Airplane Model Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Formula One Car Model Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mecha Model Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modern Fighter Model Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| WWII GER Tank Model Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| WWII US Tank Model Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Helicopter Model Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Castle Model Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dinosaur Fossil Model Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| HMMWV Model Pack | $0.99 | one-time |


### Patchwork Puzzles (Junior Ed)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchwork-puzzles-junior-ed/id1660169955)

This educational game helps children aged 5-8 develop essential school readiness skills. It uses engaging puzzles to teach colors, shapes, numbers, letters, and logic through pattern recognition and sorting.

**Highlights:** Pattern recognition puzzles, Sorting and ordering activities, Teaches colors, shapes, numbers, letters, Multiple difficulty levels, Trophy system for achievements, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brick Junior free?

Brick Junior is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Patchwork Puzzles (Junior Ed) free?

Patchwork Puzzles (Junior Ed) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Brick Junior or Patchwork Puzzles (Junior Ed)?

Patchwork Puzzles (Junior Ed) is rated higher. Brick Junior averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Patchwork Puzzles (Junior Ed) averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Brick Junior or Patchwork Puzzles (Junior Ed) have ads?

Neither Brick Junior nor Patchwork Puzzles (Junior Ed) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brick Junior or Patchwork Puzzles (Junior Ed)?

Brick Junior ships an update every 8 months, and Patchwork Puzzles (Junior Ed) fortnightly. Most recently, Brick Junior was updated on June 4, 2026 and Patchwork Puzzles (Junior Ed) on September 8, 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.*
