# Patterns vs Shade Shape

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patterns | Shade Shape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Size | 7 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **26.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matt Pallansch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031093979) | [Woodsprocket Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896759997) |

## What reviewers say

### Patterns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterns-a-brain-game/id6766119819)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Access | $2.99 | one-time |


### Shade Shape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shade-shape/id6779642542)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Neon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crystal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silver | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rose Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lava | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bubble | $0.99 | one-time |
| Candy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wood | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patterns free?

Patterns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shade Shape free?

Shade Shape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Patterns or Shade Shape have ads?

Neither Patterns nor Shade Shape shows ads.

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