Patterns vs Shade Shape
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Patterns
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Patterns: A Brain Game is a casual visual puzzle game built around one simple challenge: find the single tile that breaks the pattern before time runs out. Each round shows a board of matching tiles with one subtle difference hidden inside. Your job is to spot it fast. The rules are easy to learn, but the patterns keep your eyes and brain working. Whether you want a quick mental warm-up, a focus break, or a satisfying brain challenge, Patterns: A Brain Game is designed to be easy to pick up and fun to come back to. Features: • Fast visual puzzle gameplay • Simple tap-to-play controls • Pattern-based challenges that test focus and attention • Multiple difficulty levels • Adjustable board sizes • Session and all-time progress tracking • Game Center leaderboards and achievements • Quick rounds that fit into short breaks • Full game unlock with a single purchase Why players enjoy it: • It feels relaxing and challenging at the same time • It rewards concentration, pattern recognition, and quick thinking • It’s easy to understand for all ages • It’s a fun way to keep your mind active If you enjoy odd-one-out games, spot-the-difference style puzzles, visual brain games, or quick mental fitness challenges, Patterns: A Brain Game is made for you.
Shade Shape
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Welcome to Shade Shape, the premium, ad-free puzzle experience designed for players of all ages—from 4-year-olds to adults! Shade Shape challenges players to match each colorful shape to its shadow—spot the one that's casting it, or rotate a 3D shape until it lines up just right. It's a calm, satisfying test of spatial thinking, with dozens of charming shapes to solve. WHY PARENTS LOVE SHADE SHAPE: 100% Ad-Free: No unexpected pop-ups, videos, or interruptions. Secure Parental Gates: All settings, external links, and in-app purchases are strictly locked behind a parent-only math gate. Adjustable Difficulty: Choose from multiple difficulty levels so the puzzles stay just right—gentle and forgiving for younger kids, and nicely challenging for older players and grown-ups. FREE TO PLAY Start matching right away with our full set of shape puzzles, completely free! Study the shadow and pick the shape that's casting it—or, in the toughest mode, spin a 3D shape into just the right position yourself. UNLOCK MORE WAYS TO PLAY Ready to customize your blocks? Head to "The Glow Up" to dress up every shape with a brand-new look! Each Glow Up is a simple, one-time purchase with absolutely zero subscriptions or hidden fees—and they're purely cosmetic, so they never change how the puzzles are played.
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Patterns and Shade Shape are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Patterns sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shade Shape sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Patterns | Shade Shape |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matt Pallansch | Woodsprocket Studios |
In-app purchases
Patterns
- Full Game Access$2.99
Shade Shape
- Neon$0.99
- Crystal$0.99
- Gold$0.99
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- Silver$0.99
- Rose Gold$0.99
- Lava$0.99
- Bubble$0.99
- Candy$0.99
- Wood$0.99
- Rainbow$0.99









