# Qwirkle vs Patchwork The Game

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Qwirkle at none against Patchwork The Game's 5. Qwirkle also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 219). Patchwork The Game's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 36%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Qwirkle costs $2.99 and Patchwork The Game $3.99 up front. Patchwork The Game sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Qwirkle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Qwirkle holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Qwirkle has 1.8K ratings behind it against 219, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of Qwirkle's written reviews are positive against 56% of Patchwork The Game's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Qwirkle ships an update every 3 months, Patchwork The Game monthly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Qwirkle | Patchwork The Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qwirkle/id684932119/reviews)** | [4.2 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchwork-the-game/id1075851197/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 219 |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | **56.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | #57 |
| Size | 179 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MindWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/786499030) | [Twin Sails Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135862620) |

## What reviewers say

### Qwirkle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qwirkle/id684932119)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Experience the award-winning board game Qwirkle on your mobile device. Strategize by matching tiles based on color and shape to score points. Enjoy solo play, online multiplayer, and pass-and-play modes with customizable options and engaging animations.

**Highlights:** Solo, Online, and Pass and Play modes, Up to 4 players, 4 difficulty levels, Achievements and Leaderboards, Customizable backgrounds and tile colors, Tutorial and Help sections

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Great translation to digital
- 👍 Entertaining
- 👍 Good for the mind
- 👍 Addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy app
- 🐛 Clunky interface
- 🐛 Freezing issues
- 🐛 Buggy online play
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Games disappearing or not loading properly
- Inability to start new games with friends
- Tiles/bag not functioning correctly
- Moves not registering properly
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add chat/messaging feature
- Improve online game invitations and management
- Add notifications for turns
- Improve scoring display and accuracy
- Add more customization options


### Patchwork The Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchwork-the-game/id1075851197)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Compete in a digital adaptation of an award-winning board game where players strategically use fabric pieces to create the fullest quilt. Earn buttons and plan your stitches carefully to out-quilt opponents worldwide. Enjoy local play, AI challenges, and learn from replays.

**Highlights:** Digital adaptation of award-winning board game, Strategic fabric placement, Button collection for scoring, Worldwide cross-platform multiplayer, AI opponents with adjustable difficulty, Game replays for analysis, Customizable interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Space | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kawaii | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pirates | $0.99 | one-time |
| Prehistoric | $0.99 | one-time |
| Winter | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🕹️ Faithful digital adaptation of board game
- 🕰️ Quick and easy gameplay
- 🤖 Challenging AI opponents
- 🎮 Enjoyable multiplayer experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔌 Connectivity issues and login problems
- 🕹️ Unintuitive controls and UI
- 🕰️ Slow animations and loading times
- 🤖 Overpowered AI on higher difficulties

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes during tutorial
- Pieces disappearing or unable to be placed
- Incorrect scoring and button allocation
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Inability to play saved games after updates

**Requested features**

- Undo button
- Ability to preview upcoming pieces
- Optimization for larger screens
- Asynchronous multiplayer with notifications
- Customizable themes and music


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Qwirkle free?

Qwirkle costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Patchwork The Game free?

Patchwork The Game costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Qwirkle or Patchwork The Game?

Qwirkle is rated higher. Qwirkle averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Patchwork The Game averages 4.2 from 219 ratings.

### Do Qwirkle or Patchwork The Game have ads?

Neither Qwirkle nor Patchwork The Game shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Qwirkle or Patchwork The Game?

Qwirkle ships an update every 3 months, and Patchwork The Game monthly. Most recently, Qwirkle was updated on September 23, 2026 and Patchwork The Game on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Qwirkle or Patchwork The Game?

Qwirkle currently peaks at #45 in the App Store charts, and Patchwork The Game at #57. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*