# Groops vs The Unic

Groops and The Unic both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Groops's written reviews are positive against 36% of The Unic's. Groops also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Groops sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and The Unic sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Groops against 4.3 for The Unic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Groops has 675 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Groops's written reviews are positive against 36% of The Unic's.

Groops ships an update every 8 days, The Unic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Groops | The Unic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (675 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groops/id659981940/reviews) | [4.3 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-unic-match-patterns/id1436830923/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **675** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | **85.6% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Torched Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/659981943) | [Lozange Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/937331328) |

## What reviewers say

### Groops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groops/id659981940)

This puzzle game challenges your mind by matching tiles based on shared or unique attributes. With hundreds of levels and exciting game modes like Time Attack and multiplayer, it offers endless fun and brain stimulation. Compete with friends and unlock achievements.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of levels, Time Attack mode, Leaderboards, Multiplayer mode, Unlockable achievements, Hint system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack of 50 Board Shuffles | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of 10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of 5,000 Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3x3 Bonus Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of 20,000 Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| pack of 100,000 Points | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Calming game
- 🧠 Challenging and thought-provoking
- 🤔 Makes you think differently
- 🕰️ Great for passing time
- 🧠 Brain workout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Requires Facebook login for more levels
- 🔢 Lack of new levels
- 🎵 No background music

**Reported bugs**

- Level 10 of 'brainz needed' bonus pack won't let user progress
- Crash after time attack finishes
- Level 45 of easy 4x4 board shows '0/ ' and crashes
- Win not recognized in local multiplayer

**Requested features**

- More levels and boards
- Ability to reset level scores
- Endless mode
- Ability to see previous groops found


### The Unic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-unic-match-patterns/id1436830923)

An observation game for pattern enthusiasts. Collect duplicates to reveal unique designs and build your own collection. Enjoy a visually stunning experience with daily quests and multiple game modes.

**Highlights:** Expand pattern collection, Generate colorful shapes, Capture duplicates, 3 game modes, Daily objectives, Collect shards, No internet required

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 hours of Crazy Flip | $0.29 | one-time |
| 6 hours of Zen Mode | $0.49 | one-time |
| Pack of 400 gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7 skippers | $0.99 | one-time |
| 9 skippers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1000 gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock next slot | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crazy Flip unlimited FOREVER | $1.99 | one-time |
| Zen Mode unlimited FOREVER | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 2500 gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 5000 gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 12000 gems | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Groops free?

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

### Is The Unic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Groops or The Unic?

Groops and The Unic are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 675 and 44 ratings respectively.

### Do Groops or The Unic have ads?

The Unic shows ads; Groops does not.

### Which is updated more often, Groops or The Unic?

Groops ships an update every 8 days, and The Unic every 2 months. Most recently, Groops was updated on July 4, 2026 and The Unic on September 4, 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.*