Comparison

Queens N vs Patches

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

Head to head
About

Queens N

Features
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Queens is a clean, focused puzzle game inspired by the classic N-Queens challenge: place queens on the board so none can attack each other. Choose your board size (4×4 up to 10×10), tap to place or remove queens, and use Undo and Hints when you need help. When you solve a puzzle, Queens celebrates your win with a satisfying finish, then you can jump straight into the next round. Designed to be lightweight, quick to play, and easy to understand, perfect for a short brain break or a longer problem-solving session. Features - Classic N-Queens gameplay - Board sizes from 4×4 to 10×10 - Hint and Undo controls - Polished win moment + replay loop - Simple, distraction-free interface

About

Patches

Engage in an unlimited block pattern puzzle game where you drag colorful pieces to perfectly match a target grid. Enjoy logic-based challenges with no account required, daily limits, or waiting periods. It's a satisfying brain workout designed to respect your time.

Highlights
  • Unlimited block pattern puzzles
  • Logic and spatial reasoning challenges
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Leaderboards and ranking system
  • Free Undo and Hint
  • Detailed stats and streak tracking
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Welcome to Patches — the unlimited block pattern puzzle game that puts you in control. No account, no daily cap, no waiting. Just open Patches and start solving. Patches is a clean, satisfying grid puzzle game you can play as many times as you want. Each level presents a target pattern — your job is to drag colorful patch pieces onto the board until every cell matches perfectly. Logic. Spatial reasoning. Zero guessing. WHY PLAYERS LOVE PATCHES Most daily puzzles give you one round per day. Patches gives you unlimited puzzles whenever the mood strikes — on your commute, during a coffee break, or as a brain warm-up before bed. Same satisfying logic, no daily wait. Patches respects your time. HOW TO PLAY PATCHES - Study the target grid pattern at the top - Drag and place colored patches onto the board - Fill every cell to match the pattern perfectly - Use logic and spatial reasoning — no guessing needed - Beat the timer to earn bonus coins in Patches PATCHES FEATURES - Unlimited Patches puzzles across beginner, intermediate, and expert difficulties - Remove Ads from Patches for life with one simple purchase ($4.99 — no subscription) - Weekly + lifetime Patches leaderboards with military trophy ranks - Rise through the Patches ranks from Recruit all the way to Field Marshal - Earn top-3 medals and show your country flag on the global Patches board - Free first Undo and Hint on every Patches puzzle - Rank-climb celebration when you climb 3+ spots in Patches - Detailed stats and streak tracking inside Patches - Clean, minimal design with dark mode support - New Patches content added regularly WHO PLAYS PATCHES? Patches attracts puzzle fans who want focused brain workouts in 1-2 minute sessions. It's popular with players who love block puzzles, grid challenges, pattern matching, and relaxing logic games. Whether you solve one Patches puzzle a day or chain twenty in a row, the pace is yours. THE PATCHES PHILOSOPHY Patches is built around three principles: respect the player's time, deliver focused brain workouts, and keep the design distraction-free. No forced login, no dark patterns, no nag screens. Just clean Patches puzzles whenever you want them. ABOUT THE STUDIO Patches is built by OlaaSoft, an independent mobile studio focused on high-quality puzzle experiences. We craft each Patches puzzle by hand and ship updates regularly to keep the experience fresh. Download Patches and start solving today. Privacy Policy: https://olaasoft.github.io/legal/patches/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Queens N4 screens
Patches4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Queens N at none against Patches's 5. Queens N also leads on ads (none vs shown). Patches's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On price 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. Patches sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Queens N asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Queens N versus Patches: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQueens NPatches
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.9 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—19 — better
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlberto Huerdo AlvaradoOlaasoft MMC

In-app purchases

None

Queens N

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Patches

One-time5
  • 1,000 Coins$0.99
  • 5,000 Coins$3.99
  • 15,000 Coins$9.99
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  • 50,000 Coins$24.99
  • 150,000 Coins$49.99

Questions

Is Queens N free?
Queens N is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Patches free?
Patches is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Queens N or Patches have ads?
Patches shows ads; Queens N does not.

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