Comparison

Pattern Rush vs Sky

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

Head to head
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 โ€” 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 โ€” share a link or join an open match - Same rules, shared board โ€” see who finds the most sets - Ad-free โ€” no banners, no interruptions - Note: multiplayer requires an internet connection Features - Multiple difficulty levels โ€” from beginner to brainiac - Solo mode works fully offline โ€” no account, no sign-in - Hints โ€” stuck? Get help without penalty - Pattern Rush Pro โ€” unlock custom themes and detailed stats to track your progress - Fast rounds or slow focus โ€” 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.

About

Sky

Features
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Do you like puzzles? Do you like piracy? Of course you do! And we have the game for you to live out both dreams and avoid the gallows! In Sky Pirates: Puzzles & Plunder, you take to the skies as part of a crew of a mighty airship. Play multiple different puzzles to challenge your mind and enhance your ship. The golden age of piracy, the fantasy of flying through the clouds, and the ease of playing casual-style puzzle-games combine to create a unique gaming experience!

Screenshots

Pattern Rush4 screens
Sky4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sky at none against Pattern Rush's 1. Sky also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Pattern Rush's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Pattern Rush sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sky asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pattern Rush ships an update every 3 months, Sky every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Pattern Rush versus Sky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPattern RushSky
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.415.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size60 MB368 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBliss Labs OรœRXR Gaming Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pattern Rush

One-time1
  • Pattern Rush Unlimited$6.99
None

Sky

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pattern Rush free?
Pattern Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sky free?
Sky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pattern Rush or Sky have ads?
Sky shows ads; Pattern Rush does not.
Which is updated more often, Pattern Rush or Sky?
Pattern Rush ships an update every 3 months, and Sky every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pattern Rush was updated on October 20, 2026 and Sky on October 17, 2026.

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