# Richman 4 Fun Lite vs Patchmania

The clearest difference is rating: Patchmania at 4.7 against Richman 4 Fun Lite's 3.3. Patchmania also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 52%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Richman 4 Fun Lite sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Patchmania sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Patchmania holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Patchmania has 501 ratings behind it against 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Richman 4 Fun Lite's written reviews are positive against 91% of Patchmania's.

Richman 4 Fun Lite ships an update every 2 months, Patchmania every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Richman 4 Fun Lite | Patchmania |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/richman-4-fun-lite/id580017968/reviews) | **[4.7 (501 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchmania/id807323207/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 84 | **501** |
| Positive reviews | 52.3% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 419 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/443885994) | [Little Details LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/520338008) |

## What reviewers say

### Richman 4 Fun Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/richman-4-fun-lite/id580017968)

Experience a classic board game with strategic business elements. Build your empire, invest in the stock market, and navigate the influence of fortune and misfortune gods. Features mini-games for earning points and acquiring cards.

**Highlights:** Business strategy gameplay, Stock market investment, Fortune and Misfortune Gods, Built-in mini-games, Card collection and strategy, Character voices

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 「US Package」 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 「Japan & Hong Kong Package」 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Richman 4 Fun Chinese Paladin package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Richman 4 fun Korea package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Richman 4 fun SWD package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Richman 4 Fun ChinesePaladin5 package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Richman 4 fun LITE Paradise & Dinosaur Island | $0.99 | one-time |
| Richman 4 Fun Lite Hawaii & South Pole Island | $0.99 | one-time |
| Richman 4 Fun Lite PARIS & LONDON | $0.99 | one-time |
| Empire of Angels Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| 「Taiwan & China Package」 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 900,000 Yuanbao | $4.99 | one-time |


### Patchmania

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchmania/id807323207)

Guide a brave bunny and friends on a mission of revenge against a farmer by drawing paths to eat all his crops. This delightful puzzle game features hundreds of original levels with cute animation and simple controls.

**Highlights:** 925 original puzzles, Simple path drawing controls, Original animated story, Multiple playable bunnies, 13 unique game environments, AI puzzle solver hints, iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Moss Cottage | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Patchopolis | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Down the Rabbit Hole | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock To the Rescue | $0.99 | one-time |
| Refill 5 Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock White Pines | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 20 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 4 Level Packs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Lives | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Level Packs | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and adorable characters
- 🤔 Challenging yet engaging puzzles
- 💡 Gradual increase in difficulty
- 🎨 Visually appealing design
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free hints
- ⏱️ Waiting time to refill lives
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Screen layout issues on certain devices
- Progress reset after updates

**Requested features**

- Add a level creator
- Provide more free hints
- Unlock all levels without payment


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Richman 4 Fun Lite free?

Richman 4 Fun Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Patchmania free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Richman 4 Fun Lite or Patchmania?

Patchmania is rated higher. Richman 4 Fun Lite averages 3.3 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Patchmania averages 4.7 from 501 ratings.

### Do Richman 4 Fun Lite or Patchmania have ads?

Richman 4 Fun Lite shows ads; Patchmania does not.

### Which is updated more often, Richman 4 Fun Lite or Patchmania?

Richman 4 Fun Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Patchmania every 3 weeks. Most recently, Richman 4 Fun Lite was updated on September 27, 2026 and Patchmania on September 28, 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.*