Comparison

Patches vs Amaze Moons

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

Head to head
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/

About

Amaze Moons

Features
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Fill the night sky. Every row and column holds as many suns as moons, no three alike may ever touch, and every = and × sign must be obeyed. Simple rules, deep logic. Every one of the 550 handcrafted puzzles has exactly one solution, and every single one is made to be solved with pure deduction. THE LUNAR CYCLE Climb 14 moon packs from a gentle 6×6 New Moon to the vast 14×14 Andromeda. Levels unlock one by one, each rated 1 to 3 stars for difficulty. THE NIGHT ROAD Solve fast to earn moons: beat a level's moon times for 1, 2 or 3 . Moons unlock special event packs, from Starfall to Midnight Sun. In a hurry? Watch two short ads to open the next pack early, or grab the Moon Pass. THE STAR VAULT A one-time treasure for true night owls: 4 vault packs with 100 extra levels that award DOUBLE moons, yours forever. ZEN MODE No clock, no score, no pressure. Endless boards for a quiet mind. MADE TO FEEL GOOD • Silky tap controls: tap to cycle sun, moon, empty • Hints when you're stuck • Dark & light themes, subtle sound and haptics • Difficulty stars, best times and progress tracking NO NONSENSE No account, no sign-up. Your progress stays on your device. FAIR & TRANSPARENT Free players get the first four moon packs (100 levels) with an occasional ad break. One purchase removes ad breaks and opens every moon pack. Hints and bonus packs are earned by choice; rewarded ads are always optional and always your call. Can you balance the night? Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://moons.amaze-apps.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Patches4 screens
Amaze Moons4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Amaze Moons at every 5 days against Patches's every 11 days. Patches's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Patches sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Amaze Moons sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Patches ships an update every 11 days, Amaze Moons every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Patches versus Amaze Moons: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatchesAmaze Moons
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOlaasoft MMCAmaze Security BV

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
3 purchases

Amaze Moons

Subscriptions1
  • Moon Pass$1.991 Month
One-time2
  • Premium$4.99
  • Star Vault$8.99

Questions

Is Patches free?
Patches is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Amaze Moons free?
Amaze Moons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Patches or Amaze Moons have ads?
Both Patches and Amaze Moons show ads.
Which is updated more often, Patches or Amaze Moons?
Patches ships an update every 11 days, and Amaze Moons every 5 days. Most recently, Patches was updated on October 29, 2026 and Amaze Moons on October 24, 2026.

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