Comparison

Plus vs PatternLab

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

Head to head
About

Plus

Features
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In the game, children learn the first simple addition problems. The objective is to find matching cards, and the game is easy to understand and play for everyone. For example, the card with “2+1” needs to be matched with the card showing “3.” When a card is flipped, the equation or result is read aloud. Memory games are an excellent learning tool because they combine play and learning in an engaging way. The game strengthens children’s concentration and memory while also training their ability to recognize patterns and make connections. This happens in a fun and natural way, where repetition doesn’t feel boring. The interactive approach makes it easier to maintain children’s attention and helps make learning a positive and motivating experience. The game is part of a series of educational games for children aged 3–10. These games make learning the alphabet, numbers, words, and much more fun.

About

PatternLab

Features
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Discover the beauty of patterns. PatternLab is a creative sandbox for exploring cellular automata — simple rules that give rise to endless complexity. Inspired by Conway’s Game of Life, PatternLab lets you draw, experiment, and watch living patterns unfold in real time. Whether you’re curious about math, love puzzles, or just want to relax and watch mesmerizing shapes evolve, PatternLab makes science playful and accessible. Features: • Multiple rule sets: Conway, Seeds, Maze, Day & Night • Pre-built patterns: Glider, Blinker, Pulsar, and more • Custom drawing tools to create your own designs • Adjustable grid size and simulation speed • Color themes including high contrast & accessibility modes • Undo/redo support for fast experimentation Why you’ll love it: • Relax and watch infinite patterns evolve • Spark creativity with mathematical art • Learn about complex systems in a hands-on way PatternLab is perfect for students, creators, and anyone who enjoys interactive experiments. Dive in, play with rules, and see how small changes create surprising results.

Screenshots

Plus2 screens
PatternLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Plus at 15.6 against PatternLab's 18.4. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Plus versus PatternLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlusPatternLab
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 34 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnders Peter AmsnaesCARLOS ANTONIO MURRIETA STEINMAN

In-app purchases

None

Plus

No in-app purchases

None

PatternLab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plus free?
Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PatternLab free?
PatternLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plus or PatternLab have ads?
Neither Plus nor PatternLab shows ads.

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