# Railroad Ink Challenge vs Patchwork Game

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Railroad Ink Challenge at 48% against Patchwork Game's 0%. Railroad Ink Challenge also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (205 vs 2). Patchwork Game's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Patchwork Game is free to download; Railroad Ink Challenge costs $3.99 up front. Railroad Ink Challenge sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Patchwork Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

Railroad Ink Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Railroad Ink Challenge has 205 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Railroad Ink Challenge's written reviews are positive against 0% of Patchwork Game's.

Railroad Ink Challenge ships an update every 2 months, Patchwork Game every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Railroad Ink Challenge | Patchwork Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.2 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railroad-ink-challenge/id1549914827/reviews)** | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchwork-game/id1637611322/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **205** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **48.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#74** | — |
| Size | 283 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Horrible Guild](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460296043) | [TECH GO DESIGN AND PROGRAMMING LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708057667) |

## What reviewers say

### Railroad Ink Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railroad-ink-challenge/id1549914827)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Paid · Board, #196 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Roll dice and draw routes to build a transportation network. Connect exits and expand your railways and highways to score points. Avoid open connections to prevent penalties and aim for the highest score in solo or multiplayer modes.

**Highlights:** Dice rolling and route drawing, Network building with railways and highways, Connecting exits for points, Avoiding open connections for penalties, Solo play for high scores, Online multiplayer challenges, Leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forest Expansion | $1.99 | one-time |
| Desert Expansion | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 🎮 Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 📱 Intuitive user interface during play
- ⚡ Quick games perfect for short breaks
- 🏆 Daily challenge feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Excessive battery consumption
- 🌐 Server connectivity issues
- ❌ Resume game feature broken
- 🔐 Apple ID login problems

**Reported bugs**

- Resume game feature freezes app
- Apple ID login loop and authentication errors
- App crashes during gameplay and tutorial
- Game locks up after iOS updates
- Crashes on older devices (iPad Mini 2)

**Requested features**

- Local pass-and-play multiplayer mode
- All expansion dice sets (Rivers, Lakes, Future, Engineers, Lava, Meteor)
- Optional tile placement mechanic
- Personal score history and ranking
- Larger maps with more turns


### Patchwork Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchwork-game/id1637611322)

Strategically arrange fabric patches on a board to create the most complete and visually appealing quilt. Compete against others or an AI opponent in this digital adaptation of a popular two-player board game.

**Highlights:** Two-player board game adaptation, Strategic patch arrangement, Compete against AI or other players, Time-based scoring system, Solo mode for high score challenges, Intuitive drag-and-drop interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Railroad Ink Challenge free?

Railroad Ink Challenge costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Patchwork Game free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Railroad Ink Challenge or Patchwork Game?

Railroad Ink Challenge is rated higher. Railroad Ink Challenge averages 4.2 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while Patchwork Game averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Railroad Ink Challenge or Patchwork Game have ads?

Neither Railroad Ink Challenge nor Patchwork Game shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Railroad Ink Challenge or Patchwork Game?

Railroad Ink Challenge ships an update every 2 months, and Patchwork Game every 9 months. Most recently, Railroad Ink Challenge was updated on October 29, 2026 and Patchwork Game on October 19, 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.*