# Simon Tatham's Logic Puzzles vs Pattern Pop

The clearest difference is price: Simon Tatham's Logic Puzzles at Free against Pattern Pop's $0.99. Simon Tatham's Logic Puzzles also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (29 vs 7). On rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Simon Tatham's Logic Puzzles is free to download; Pattern Pop costs $0.99 up front. Simon Tatham's Logic Puzzles sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pattern Pop sells 4 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 — 4.9 for Simon Tatham's Logic Puzzles against 5.0 for Pattern Pop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 7 respectively.

Simon Tatham's Logic Puzzles ships an update weekly, Pattern Pop every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simon Tatham's Logic Puzzles | Pattern Pop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simon-tathams-logic-puzzles/id6756353841/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattern-pop-tile-puzzle-game/id6758681761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 7 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 32 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BE A MAN PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/910439396) | [Tony Ferraro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874424281) |

## What reviewers say

### Simon Tatham's Logic Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simon-tathams-logic-puzzles/id6756353841)

This app offers a vast collection of over 100 logic puzzles, including Sudoku, Nonogram, and Minesweeper. It provides interactive tutorials, offline play, and daily challenges. Unlock additional game types and features with an optional Pro subscription.

**Highlights:** 101 puzzle types, Interactive tutorials, Offline play, Daily challenges, Pro subscription for more games, Progress tracking, Unlimited new boards (Pro)

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simon Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Simon Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Simon Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### Pattern Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattern-pop-tile-puzzle-game/id6758681761)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me a Coffee | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simon Tatham's Logic Puzzles free?

Simon Tatham's Logic Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pattern Pop free?

Pattern Pop costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simon Tatham's Logic Puzzles or Pattern Pop?

Pattern Pop is rated higher. Simon Tatham's Logic Puzzles averages 4.9 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Pattern Pop averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Simon Tatham's Logic Puzzles or Pattern Pop have ads?

Neither Simon Tatham's Logic Puzzles nor Pattern Pop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simon Tatham's Logic Puzzles or Pattern Pop?

Simon Tatham's Logic Puzzles ships an update weekly, and Pattern Pop every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simon Tatham's Logic Puzzles was updated on November 15, 2026 and Pattern Pop on November 13, 2026.

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