Rotate the Owl vs Patch Quest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rotate the Owl
Experience a unique physics-based game where a charming owl always rights itself. Personalize the owl with your own photos to create a fun profile picture.
- Gravity-defying owl physics
- Personalize with your photos
- Interactive tickle feature
- Mood-lifting entertainment
- Profile picture creation
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ROTATE THE OWL This owl does one thing, and does it extremely well: it obeys gravity like no other animal. No matter how stubbornly you turn it around, it knows there is only one proper way to hold its head! Its antics finely crafted to maximize human amusement, this adorable companion is guaranteed to lighten up the mood any day, any night. BECOME THE OWL What's more, using our sophisticated Owlify technology, you may inject your very personality upon this versatile animal. Simply take a photo, then revel in the experience of rotating this amazing you-owl. This is likely to be THE profile picture phenomenon of 2013, so make sure you are among the very first. TICKLE THE OWL The owl also enjoys being tickled. It will laugh, too.
Patch Quest
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Discover the ultimate student adventure with Patch Quest! Explore the city of Helsinki, earn unique overall patches at local businesses, and make unforgettable memories with friends. Complete fun tasks, collect exclusive overall patches, and connect with the community. Whether it’s trying a signature cocktail, attending a themed party, or participating in a dance-off, PatchQuest turns every night out into a quest for fun and rewards. Download now and start your patch collection journey! Join the PatchQuest community and make every night an adventure!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Patch Quest at every 6 days against Rotate the Owl's every 35 months. Rotate the Owl's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Rotate the Owl ships an update every 35 months, Patch Quest every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rotate the Owl | Patch Quest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Janne Käki | Brian Simiyu |
In-app purchases
Rotate the Owl
No in-app purchases
Patch Quest
No in-app purchases
Questions
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