Comparison

Pattern Blocks vs Joining Hands 2

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

Head to head
About

Pattern Blocks

This game offers a calming experience by allowing users to drag geometric blocks to create intricate, mandala-like patterns. Users can save, print, and share their creations across various social media platforms or via email. It provides a peaceful escape through creative design.

Highlights
  • Create mandala-like designs
  • Drag and drop block placement
  • Save and load designs to gallery
  • Print designs
  • Share creations on social media
  • Flip patterns to view backside
Features
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In our fast-paced world we are constantly confronted with split-second decisions and incoming events that tax our already weary minds. How about an iPhone game that allows quiet contemplation and elicits inner peace? Pattern Blocks is a game that lets you drag blocks around to create interesting mandala-like designs. It is based on an actual set of antique blocks that I played with as a child on my grandmother's living room floor. You can print your designs, save a snapshot to the photo album on the iPhone or iPod Touch, share them on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, or email them around the world. You can also flip the current pattern over and display the backside of the current blocks. You can also load and save designs to the "gallery", allowing you to keep your favorite designs and modify them later.

About

Joining Hands 2

This charming puzzle game sequel challenges players to strategically arrange adorable characters so they can all hold hands. With over 140 levels and a forgiving hint system, it offers a relaxing yet engaging experience for all ages.

Highlights
  • Over 140 levels
  • Drag and drop gameplay
  • Multiple Peablin types
  • Unlimited hint system
  • No time limits or pressure
  • Family cooperative play
  • Cute graphics and soundtrack
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A charming sequel to the handtastic puzzle game hit Joining Hands! REVIEWS "There’s a gentle warmth in every moment, in the sweet character and audio design, in the thematic concept of holding hands, and especially in the very forgiving hint system." Cult of Mac 4/5 "Perfect for the person who enjoys puzzlers that challenge you to think, but are easy to put down at a moment's notice." TUAW DESCRIPTION On a starry night, the adorable little Peablins are woken up by a blazing ball of fire crashing into the far corner of Whispering Woods. What could it be? Join the Peablins, solve cuddly puzzles and find out! Joining Hands 2 is intuitive and easy to play; drag and drop the Peablins so that everyone is holding hands. The level of challenge increases as the Peablins get more hands and new types of Peablins are introduced. Try to collect all the stars from each level too! The original Joining Hands is featured in the book ”iPad Apps for Kids for Dummies” as an excellent family friendly title! Features - More than 140 fun and challenging levels - Eight kinds of adorable Peablin characters - Unlimited hint system: Never get stuck - Fun for all ages: No violence, no time limits, no pressure - Great for child and parent cooperative puzzling - Cute graphics and joyful soundtrack - Ten Game Center achievements

Screenshots

Pattern Blocks4 screens
Joining Hands 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Joining Hands 2 at 4.4 against Pattern Blocks's 3.8. Joining Hands 2 also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 75%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). Pattern Blocks's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Pattern Blocks costs $0.99 and Joining Hands 2 $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Joining Hands 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Pattern Blocks's written reviews are positive against 92% of Joining Hands 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pattern Blocks ships an update every 19 months, Joining Hands 2 every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pattern Blocks versus Joining Hands 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPattern BlocksJoining Hands 2
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating3.8 (4 ratings)4.4 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews92.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 months — betterEvery 26 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNerdworks10tons Ltd

Customer experience

Pattern Blocks

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%

Joining Hands 2

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive92.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pattern Blocks

No in-app purchases

None

Joining Hands 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pattern Blocks free?
Pattern Blocks costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Joining Hands 2 free?
Joining Hands 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pattern Blocks or Joining Hands 2?
Joining Hands 2 is rated higher. Pattern Blocks averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Joining Hands 2 averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.
Do Pattern Blocks or Joining Hands 2 have ads?
Neither Pattern Blocks nor Joining Hands 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pattern Blocks or Joining Hands 2?
Pattern Blocks ships an update every 19 months, and Joining Hands 2 every 26 months. Most recently, Pattern Blocks was updated on September 24, 2026 and Joining Hands 2 on October 11, 2026.

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