Comparison

PatternPulse vs Block Trainer

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

Head to head
About

PatternPulse

Features
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Pattern Pulse is a fast-paced memory game that challenges you to watch, remember, and repeat increasingly complex tile patterns. How far can you go? GAME MODES - Classic — Memorize the pattern and tap the correct tiles. Each round gets harder as more tiles light up. How many rounds can you survive? - Speed — Race against the clock. The pattern flashes faster with every level. Stay sharp or lose a life! - Zen — No pressure, no lives. Just you and the patterns. Perfect for relaxing brain training. DAILY CHALLENGES Jump into a new challenge every day! Complete it to build your streak and push your skills to the limit. DIFFICULTY LEVELS Choose your challenge: Easy, Medium, Hard, or Insane. Whether you're a beginner or a memory master, there's a level for you. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Level up, earn XP, and track your stats — total games, best score, average score, win rate, and longest streaks. CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE Pick from 6 unique color themes, toggle sound and haptics, and make the game truly yours. SUBSCRIPTION - PATTERN PULSE PRO - Unlock all themes, remove ads, and get access to exclusive features - $1.99/week or $29.99/year - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase Privacy Policy: https://exilod.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Block Trainer

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Block Trainer is a focused stacking trainer designed to help you improve decision-making, pattern recognition, and stacking efficiency at your own pace. There is no gravity in 40 Line Clear mode, giving you the time to think through each move. Study the board, plan ahead, and build better habits without pressure. Features: • No gravity in 40 Line Clear mode for thoughtful, pressure-free practice • Review Slowest 10 to identify your most time-consuming decisions • 62 training exercises with flashcard-style practice for modern rotation rules • Practice endless line clear chaining (REN) • Learn stacking tips and what dependencies to watch out for • Guided explanations for T-spins and other essential techniques • Play against a CPU with three difficulty levels • Learn how to make a heart shape • Track important stats like Lines Cleared and Play Time • Switch between two visual block styles Whether you’re learning the fundamentals or refining your efficiency, Block Trainer gives you a clear, structured way to study modern stacking.

Screenshots

PatternPulse4 screens
Block Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Block Trainer at none against PatternPulse's 1. Block Trainer also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. PatternPulse sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Block Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PatternPulse ships an update every 4 days, Block Trainer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PatternPulse versus Block Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatternPulseBlock Trainer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandru MafteiNathaniel Garrett Davis

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PatternPulse

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
None

Block Trainer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PatternPulse free?
PatternPulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block Trainer free?
Block Trainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PatternPulse or Block Trainer have ads?
Neither PatternPulse nor Block Trainer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PatternPulse or Block Trainer?
PatternPulse ships an update every 4 days, and Block Trainer weekly. Most recently, PatternPulse was updated on October 4, 2026 and Block Trainer on September 30, 2026.

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