Comparison

KOI Remake vs Pattern Pop

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

Head to head
About

KOI Remake

Embark on a serene adventure as a koi fish, navigating diverse landscapes and solving intricate puzzles. Uncover hidden memories and find inner peace in a beautifully rendered world.

Highlights
  • Healing and mesmerizing adventure
  • Exquisite Chinese-style illustrations
  • Diverse and immersive sceneries
  • Gravity sensing interactive system
  • Intriguing environmental puzzles
  • Thrilling adventure with dangers
Features
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KOI Remake presents a healing and mesmerizing adventure from the perspective of a little koi fish, who travels all the way upstream and finally arrives at the dreamlike Starry Night Lake against all odds. Solving the puzzles, collecting the fragments of memories, and uncovering the hidden past of the little koi… Beneath the enchanting waters of the lotus pond, are you ready to follow the lead of the koi and embark on a refreshing journey for inner peace? 【Polished Graphics】 With exquisite Chinese-style illustrations and 3D remodeling, KOI Remake presents you with a refreshing and immersive gameplay in a more vivid world. 【Diverse Sceneries】 From the tranquil lotus pond to the swift stream, from the murky sewage maze to the dreamlike Starry Night Lake… There’s always more to discover in your next exploration! 【Gravity Sensing System】 The brand new interactive system allows you to feel the motion of the blooming flowers and the flowing stream by slightly rotating your devices. 【Intriguing Puzzles】 Dead branches that block your way, lurking geckos hidden in the dark, scattered petals waiting to be picked up… Use your wit to solve the ingenious puzzles! 【Thrilling Adventure】 Keep away from the brutal black fish, swim through the unquiet waters and avoid the naked wires… Brave the danger along the way to uncover the hidden truth and reach the final destination! Spiritual Journey: Collect the fragments of memories scattered everywhere to have a glimpse of the hidden past. Take on this introspective spiritual journey to find the perfect balance between man and nature, and feel for yourself the importance of environmental protection.

About

Pattern Pop

A minimalist tile-matching puzzle game where you tap groups of identical tiles to clear the board. Enjoy over 100 levels with a calm, ad-free experience. Perfect for those seeking a deliberate and strategic puzzle challenge without timers or distractions.

Highlights
  • 100+ levels
  • Completely ad-free
  • No internet connection required
  • No account or tracking
  • Clean black-and-white aesthetic
  • Optional tip jar
Features
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Pattern Pop is a minimalist tile-matching puzzle for iPhone. Tap groups of identical tiles to clear the board. No timers. No ads. No drama. Just the quiet satisfaction of a clean sweep. Pattern Pop is the puzzle game for people who hate puzzle games. No candy. No timers. No ads. No energy bars. No notifications begging you to come back. Just a grid of patterned tiles and the quiet satisfaction of clearing them. HOW TO PLAY Tap groups of 3 or more matching tiles to clear them from the board. The bigger the group, the higher your score. Reach the target score before you run out of moves. FEATURES • 100+ levels • Completely ad-free — forever • No internet connection required • No account, no login, no tracking • Clean black-and-white aesthetic • Optional tip jar to support development WHO IT’S FOR If you love Tetris but want something slower and more deliberate — Pattern Pop was made for you. Each level is a small, solvable problem. No luck. No pay-to-win. Just pattern recognition and a little strategy. Built by a solo developer. Every level hand-crafted. Every pixel intentional. Download Pattern Pop and find your focus.

Screenshots

KOI Remake4 screens
Pattern Pop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KOI Remake at none against Pattern Pop's 4. KOI Remake also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Pattern Pop's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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

KOI Remake costs $1.99 and Pattern Pop $0.99 up front. Pattern Pop sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. KOI Remake asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pattern Pop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 7 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
KOI Remake versus Pattern Pop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKOI RemakePattern Pop
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.8 (10 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size576 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDotoyou GamesTony Ferraro

Customer experience

KOI Remake

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pattern Pop

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

KOI Remake

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Pattern Pop

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • Buy Me a Coffee$7.99

Questions

Is KOI Remake free?
KOI Remake costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pattern Pop free?
Pattern Pop costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KOI Remake or Pattern Pop?
Pattern Pop is rated higher. KOI Remake averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Pattern Pop averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do KOI Remake or Pattern Pop have ads?
Neither KOI Remake nor Pattern Pop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KOI Remake or Pattern Pop?
KOI Remake ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pattern Pop every 3 weeks. Most recently, KOI Remake was updated on November 9, 2026 and Pattern Pop on November 13, 2026.

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