Comparison

Space Alert Mission Generator vs Patchwork The Game

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

Head to head
About

Space Alert Mission Generator

This application generates random missions for the cooperative board game Space Alert. It also assists players with mission walkthroughs after completion. A physical copy of the board game is required to use this app.

Highlights
  • Random mission generation
  • Mission walkthrough assistance
  • Supports cooperative board game play
  • Language localization requests accepted
Features
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Space Alert is a cooperative board game by Vlaada Chvátil. This app will generate random missions to use in that game, and will assist with the walk-through after each mission is completed. This app is not the complete game. You'll need to have the Space Alert board game to play. If you want the game in your language, write to me at apple@brightestbulb.net about it.

About

Patchwork The Game

Compete in a digital adaptation of an award-winning board game where players strategically use fabric pieces to create the fullest quilt. Earn buttons and plan your stitches carefully to out-quilt opponents worldwide. Enjoy local play, AI challenges, and learn from replays.

Highlights
  • Digital adaptation of award-winning board game
  • Strategic fabric placement
  • Button collection for scoring
  • Worldwide cross-platform multiplayer
  • AI opponents with adjustable difficulty
  • Game replays for analysis
  • Customizable interface
Features
Currently charting
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In this award-winning board game for two, quilting has never been more competitive! In the long-awaited digital adaptation of Uwe Rosenberg's Patchwork, players patch their way to victory using fabric pieces of assorted sizes, colors, and buttons. The best quilt is the fullest, and whoever can patch up their quilt the most and collect more buttons wins the game – but be resourceful and plan every stitch! Keep an eye on the costs and the time it takes to stitch a patch to be the best patchwork master. Play against quilters from around the world on multiple platforms and compete for the highest rank. Face computer opponents, or stick to a local game with a friend. Patch your way to the top in Patchwork! Reviews: "Uwe Rosenberg’s Patchwork may not be quite as famous a board game as Monopoly or Cluedo, but on the evidence of its official mobile game, it’s very fun." - The Guardian "... if you don't even give this game a chance, you are going to miss out on something great. " - Altered Confusion "A super fun easy to learn, yet strategic game" ... "a must-have for anyone who enjoys digital board games." appaddict.net "...perfect for on-the-go play." - Pockettactics "It’s perfect for long sessions with families, parties, road trips, offline and online quick play, you name it." - Pocketmeta "Patchwork delivers a replayable experience that weaves a great theme with solid mechanics." - toucharcade "Who knew making a patchwork quilt would be so cut throat." - Glitchfreegaming "...[Ich kann] daher auf jeden Fall eine Empfehlung für diese tolle digitale Umsetzung des Brettspiels geben." - appgefahren "The strategy can get complex in Patchwork The Game." - FamilyFriendlyGaming "Patchwork: The Game pieces together the right elements for an enjoyable digital board game that is well worth picking up." Apple 'n' Apps "Look, if you like Patchwork and have a mobile phone, get Patchwork The Game." - whatsericplaying "Today another awesome board game that has been digitized for [us] mobile users. " - appreviewcentral "Quit what you’re doing and start QUILTING!" - ungeek.ph Featuring: - True digital conversion of the award-winning board game Patchwork by Uwe Rosenberg - Consider every stitch you make in this deceivingly simple game - Worldwide cross-platform multiplayer - Easy interactive tutorial - Analyze your best games or even learn tricks from the pros with Playback - Customize your app interface with an ever increasing number of backgrounds and colorful patterns - Challenge the AI in easy, medium, or hard mode In-App Purchases: All purchases inside the app are purely cosmetic and do not influence the gameplay in any way.

Screenshots

Space Alert Mission Generator4 screens
Patchwork The Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Space Alert Mission Generator at Free against Patchwork The Game's $3.99. Space Alert Mission Generator also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Patchwork The Game's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (220 vs 8). On ads and device support 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

Space Alert Mission Generator is free to download; Patchwork The Game costs $3.99 up front. Patchwork The Game sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Space Alert Mission Generator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Space Alert Mission Generator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Patchwork The Game has 220 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Space Alert Mission Generator's written reviews are positive against 60% of Patchwork The Game's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Alert Mission Generator ships an update every 4 months, Patchwork The Game monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Space Alert Mission Generator versus Patchwork The Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace Alert Mission GeneratorPatchwork The Game
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.8 (8 ratings) — better4.2 (220 ratings)
Positive reviews94.4% of reviews — better59.7% of reviews
Number of ratings8220 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#113 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlay Again GamesTwin Sails Interactive

Customer experience

Space Alert Mission Generator

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative0.0%

Patchwork The Game

All ratings219 ratings
Positive79.9%
Neutral7.3%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews305 reviews
Positive59.7%
Neutral10.5%
Negative29.8%

Bugs and requests

Space Alert Mission Generator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Patchwork The Game

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game freezes during tutorial
  • Pieces disappearing or unable to be placed
  • Incorrect scoring and button allocation
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • Inability to play saved games after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Undo button
  • Ability to preview upcoming pieces
  • Optimization for larger screens
  • Asynchronous multiplayer with notifications
  • Customizable themes and music

In-app purchases

None

Space Alert Mission Generator

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Patchwork The Game

One-time5
  • Space$0.99
  • Kawaii$0.99
  • Pirates$0.99
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  • Prehistoric$0.99
  • Winter$0.99

Questions

Is Space Alert Mission Generator free?
Space Alert Mission Generator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Patchwork The Game free?
Patchwork The Game costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Space Alert Mission Generator or Patchwork The Game?
Space Alert Mission Generator is rated higher. Space Alert Mission Generator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Patchwork The Game averages 4.2 from 220 ratings.
Do Space Alert Mission Generator or Patchwork The Game have ads?
Neither Space Alert Mission Generator nor Patchwork The Game shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Space Alert Mission Generator or Patchwork The Game?
Space Alert Mission Generator ships an update every 4 months, and Patchwork The Game monthly. Most recently, Space Alert Mission Generator was updated on October 23, 2026 and Patchwork The Game on October 24, 2026.

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