Comparison

MercenaryReign vs Pattern Rush

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

Head to head
About

MercenaryReign

Command hundreds of mercenaries and employ thousands of strategies in epic positional warfare. Gather diverse units and legendary generals to create unique combat formations and break through enemy defenses. Enjoy strategic depth with semi-automatic or fully automatic combat.

Highlights
  • Free formation of legions
  • Hundreds of mercenaries
  • Troop restraint and skill combination
  • Disruptive offensive gameplay
  • Semi-automatic or fully automatic combat
  • Enhance mercenary attributes
Features
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"Command hundreds of mercenaries and employ thousands of strategies! In 'King of Mercenaries,' you will become the commander of a legion, gathering dragons, wind spirits, monsters, and legendary generals to launch epic positional warfare! The unique mercenary system ensures every battle is filled with infinite possibilities!" 1. "Free formation of legions" From small monsters, big monsters, dragons to monster generals, you can recruit hundreds of mercenaries to create a unique combat formation! Troop restraint, skill combination, strategy depth approaching classic battle chess! 2 "Disruptive Offensive Gameplay" Command the mercenary army to break through the enemy's defense line, and use the characteristics, formations, and special skills of mercenaries to turn the tide of the battle! 3 "Ultimate Strategy Duel" Semi automatic or fully automatic combat, one hand can control the entire army, but every decision is related to victory or defeat! 4 "Ultimate Strategy Duel" Enhance mercenary attributes, challenge higher difficulty levels, and climb to the top of the world.

About

Pattern Rush

Features
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Can you spot the pattern before anyone else? Pattern Rush is a fast, satisfying logic puzzle inspired by the classic card game SET. Find sets of three cards by matching shapes, colors, numbers, and shading — race the clock or settle into deep focus. Now with multiplayer: compete on the same board with friends or anyone worldwide. How it works Each card has 4 features. Your goal: find sets of 3 cards where each feature is either all the same or all different across the three. Simple to learn, tricky to master. Multiplayer - Play with friends or anyone — share a link or join an open match - Same rules, shared board — see who finds the most sets - Ad-free — no banners, no interruptions - Note: multiplayer requires an internet connection Features - Multiple difficulty levels — from beginner to brainiac - Solo mode works fully offline — no account, no sign-in - Hints — stuck? Get help without penalty - Pattern Rush Pro — unlock custom themes and detailed stats to track your progress - Fast rounds or slow focus — play how you like Whether you love logic puzzles, brain training, or a quick mental challenge, Pattern Rush is made for you. No ads. No sign-in to play. No interruptions. Just patterns, progress, and pure puzzle satisfaction.

Screenshots

MercenaryReign4 screens
Pattern Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MercenaryReign at every 4 days against Pattern Rush's every 5 months. MercenaryReign also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MercenaryReign sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Pattern Rush sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MercenaryReign ships an update every 4 days, Pattern Rush every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MercenaryReign versus Pattern Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMercenaryReignPattern Rush
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size270 MB67 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer德宝 衣BLISS LABS OU

In-app purchases

7 purchases

MercenaryReign

One-time7
  • 1,000 Gold Coins$0.99
  • 500 Diamonds$0.99
  • 3,000 Gold Coins$1.99
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  • 2000 Diamonds$2.99
  • 10,000 Gold Coins$4.99
  • 5,000 Diamonds$4.99
  • 12,000 Diamonds$9.99
1 purchases

Pattern Rush

One-time1
  • Pattern Rush Unlimited$6.99

Questions

Is MercenaryReign free?
MercenaryReign is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pattern Rush free?
Pattern Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MercenaryReign or Pattern Rush have ads?
Neither MercenaryReign nor Pattern Rush shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MercenaryReign or Pattern Rush?
MercenaryReign ships an update every 4 days, and Pattern Rush every 5 months. Most recently, MercenaryReign was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pattern Rush on September 17, 2026.

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